Police Department Specific Channels
Tacoma Police
Pierce, Washington
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope Some Unknown encrypted Operations
Technical Details P25 AES-256
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Mar 6, 2026 Moderate confidence
12 Total Talkgroups
0 Encrypted
12 Unencrypted
0% Encrypted
Radio System: Justice Integrated Wireless Network, South Sound 911, WA State Patrol, PSRS Tacoma/Puyallup, FleetNet / Silke Communications
What This Means
This agency encrypts specific talkgroups or channels. Some communications may still be monitored.
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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