Other Agency Fully Encrypted
Houston High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area
Harris, Texas
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope All Operations
Technical Details P25 AES-256
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Jan 2, 2026 High confidence
36 Total Talkgroups
4 Encrypted
6 Mixed
26 Unencrypted
19% Encrypted
Radio System: Solvay Polymers Corporation, Texas Wide Area Radio Network (TxWARN), TeamConnect, Alief Independent School District, Texas Bigfoot Communications (Tier 3), MD Anderson Cancer Center
View 10 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1212 | DEA SF 1 | Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Strike Force 1 (Houston area) | Mixed |
| 4085 | DEA SF 2 | Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Strike Force 2 (Houston area) | Mixed |
| 2407 | TAG Houston | Houston area | Encrypted |
| 2776 | TAG Hou 7 | Houston area Ch. 7 | Encrypted |
| 33000 | TABC 1 | Houston Area - Ch. 1 | Encrypted |
| 2778 | TAG Hou 8 | Houston area Ch. 8 | Encrypted |
| 1592 | DEA SF 3 | Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Strike Force 3 (Houston area) | Mixed |
| 1594 | DEA SF 4 | Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Strike Force 4 (Houston area) | Mixed |
| 1596 | DEA SF 5 | Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Strike Force 5 (Houston area) | Mixed |
| 1598 | DEA SF 6 | Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Strike Force 6 (Houston area) | 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
Take Action
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