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 Jan 2, 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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