Sheriff's Office Fully Encrypted
Etowah County Sheriff's Office
Etowah, 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
12 Total Talkgroups
12 Encrypted
0 Unencrypted
100% Encrypted
Radio System: Alabama Interoperable Radio System (AIRS)
View 12 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32880 | ECSO DISP | Sheriff: Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 32881 | ECSO TAC1 | Sheriff: Tactical 1 | Encrypted |
| 32882 | ECSO TAC2 | Sheriff: Tactical 2 | Encrypted |
| 32883 | ECSO TAC3 | Sheriff: Tactical 3 | Encrypted |
| 32884 | ECSO JAIL OPS | Sheriff: Jail Operations | Encrypted |
| 32885 | ECSO TAC4 | Sheriff: Tactical 4 | Encrypted |
| 32886 | ECSO TAC5 | Sheriff: Tactical 5 | Encrypted |
| 32887 | ECSO TAC6 | Sheriff: Tactical 6 | Encrypted |
| 32870 | ECSO LAW MA1 | Sheriff/Law Mutual Aid 1 | Encrypted |
| 32871 | ECSO LAW MA2 | Sheriff/Law Mutual Aid 2 | Encrypted |
| 32872 | ECSO LAW MA3 | Sheriff/Law Mutual Aid 3 | Encrypted |
| 32873 | ECSO LAW MA4 | Sheriff/Law Mutual Aid 4 | Encrypted |
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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