Police Department Partially Encrypted

University of Tennessee Knoxville Police Department

Knox, Tennessee

Encryption Details

Encryption Type P25 ADP
Scope All operations channels are encrypted except their INTEROP channel utilized for Special Events
Technical Details P25 ADP

Verified Talkgroup Data

Verified Mar 6, 2026 Moderate confidence
9 Total Talkgroups
1 Encrypted
8 Unencrypted
11% Encrypted
Radio System: Tennessee Advanced Communications Network (TACN)
View 1 talkgroup
DEC Alpha Tag Description Status
30561 ETSU PS 1 East Tennessee State University: Public Safety Dispatch 1 Encrypted

What This Means

This agency encrypts some of their communications while leaving others open. Specific channels or operations are encrypted.

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

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