Sheriff's Office Fully Encrypted
Cherokee County Sheriff's Office
Cherokee, Alabama
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope All Operations and talkgroups
Technical Details P25 AES-256
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Jan 2, 2026 Moderate confidence
13 Total Talkgroups
0 Encrypted
12 Mixed
1 Unencrypted
46% Encrypted
Radio System: Calhoun-Cherokee-Cleburne County
View 12 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10123 | CCSO SECUR | Sheriff: Courthouse Security | Mixed |
| 10169 | CCSO DISP | Sheriff: Dispatch | Mixed |
| 10171 | CCSO ADM | Sheriff: Administrative | Mixed |
| 10173 | CCSO PATROL | Sheriff: Patrol | Mixed |
| 10175 | CCSO CMD | Sheriff: Command | Mixed |
| 10177 | CCSO INV | Sheriff: Investigations | Mixed |
| 10179 | CCSO CORR | Sheriff: Corrections (County Jail) | Mixed |
| 10185 | CCSO TAC1 | Sheriff: Tactical 1 | Mixed |
| 10187 | CCSO TAC2 | Sheriff: Tactical 2 | Mixed |
| 10189 | CCSO TAC3 | Sheriff: Tactical 3 | Mixed |
| 11469 | CCSO EVENTS | Sheriff: SRO and Special Events | Mixed |
| 11839 | CCSO 11839 | Sheriff 11839 | 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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