Police Department Fully Encrypted
Manassas City Police Department
Manassas City, Virginia
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope All Operations
Technical Details P25 Unknown Algorithm
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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