Police Department Fully Encrypted
City Of Bristol Tennessee Police Department
Sullivan, Tennessee
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope all traffic
Technical Details P25 UNK
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Jan 2, 2026 Moderate confidence
18 Total Talkgroups
4 Encrypted
3 Mixed
11 Unencrypted
31% Encrypted
Radio System: Tennessee Advanced Communications Network (TACN)
View 7 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15215 | TWRA R4 DISP2 | Region 4 Dispatch 2 - East Tennessee | Encrypted |
| 15203 | TWRA R1 DISP2 | Region 1 Dispatch 2 - West Tennessee | Encrypted |
| 15207 | TWRA R2 DISP2 | Region 2 Dispatch 2 - Middle Tennessee | Encrypted |
| 30561 | ETSU PS 1 | East Tennessee State University: Public Safety Dispatch 1 | Encrypted |
| 15204 | TWRA R1 TAC | Region 1 Tactical - West Tennessee | Mixed |
| 15208 | TWRA R2 TAC | Region 2 Tactical - Middle Tennessee | Mixed |
| 15216 | TWRA R4 TAC | Region 4 Tactical - East Tennessee | Mixed |
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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