Police Department Fully Encrypted
City of Portland Police/Fire Department
Sumner, Tennessee
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope All Traffic
Technical Details P25 Phase II AES-256
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Mar 6, 2026 Moderate confidence
8 Total Talkgroups
7 Encrypted
1 Mixed
0 Unencrypted
94% Encrypted
Radio System: Sumner County Public Safety (TN)
View 8 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Portland Police1 | Police: Dispatch 1 | Encrypted |
| 2011 | Portland PD Tac2 | Police: Tactical 2 | Encrypted |
| 1064 | Portland Fire | Fire: Dispatch (dispatch ENC) | Mixed |
| 4050 | Portland FD Tac1 | Fire: Tactical 1 | Encrypted |
| 4051 | Portland PD Tac3 | Police: Tactical 3 | Encrypted |
| 4053 | Portland PD Tac4 | Police: Tactical 4 | Encrypted |
| 4056 | Portland PD Tac5 | Police: Tactical 5 | Encrypted |
| 4059 | Portland PD Tac6 | Police: Tactical 6 | 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
Take Action
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