Police Department Fully Encrypted
Barlett Police Department
Shelby, Tennessee
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope Police Channel C is encrypted
Technical Details P25 AES-256
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Jan 2, 2026 Moderate confidence
20 Total Talkgroups
9 Encrypted
3 Mixed
8 Unencrypted
53% Encrypted
Radio System: Bartlett Public Safety, Tennessee Advanced Communications Network (TACN)
View 12 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 203 | BPD C Records | Police Channel C: Records | Encrypted |
| 253 | BPD Tac 3 | Police Tactical 3 | Mixed |
| 251 | BPD Tac 1 | Police Tactical 1 | Mixed |
| 252 | BPD Tac 2 | Police Tactical 2 | Mixed |
| 30200 | BPD TN PTL 1 | Police: Patrol 1 | Encrypted |
| 30203 | BPD TN TAC1 | Police: Tac-1 | Encrypted |
| 30210 | BPD TN AC | Animal Control | Encrypted |
| 30204 | BPD TN TAC2 | Police: Tac-2 Race Command BMS Events | Encrypted |
| 30207 | BPD TN CID | Police: CID (Criminal Investigation Department) | Encrypted |
| 30208 | BPD TN SCU | Police: Street Crimes Unit | Encrypted |
| 30209 | BPD TN SWAT | Police: SWAT | Encrypted |
| 30542 | JBPD DISP | Jonesborough Police: Dispatch | Encrypted |
What This Means
This agency encrypts all of their radio communications, including routine dispatch. The public, journalists, and even other first responders cannot monitor their activities.
Impact on Transparency
- Journalists cannot monitor police activity for breaking news or investigative reporting
- Community members cannot track police response to incidents in their neighborhood
- Researchers cannot study police communication patterns and response times
- Other first responders may face interoperability challenges during emergencies
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