Sheriff's Office Fully Encrypted
Yuma County Sheriff's Office
Yuma, Arizona
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope All Operations
Technical Details P25 AES-256
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Mar 6, 2026 Moderate confidence
33 Total Talkgroups
15 Encrypted
2 Mixed
16 Unencrypted
49% Encrypted
Radio System: Fisher Wireless TeamTalk, US Marine Corps Installations West (MCI-West), Arizona Wireless Integrated Network System (AZ WINS)
View 17 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 132 | Yuma FD Disp | Yuma City Fire Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 108 | Yuma PD TAC 108 | Yuma City Police TAC 108 | Encrypted |
| 109 | Yuma PD TAC 109 | Yuma City Police TAC 109 | Encrypted |
| 133 | Yuma FD TAC 133 | Yuma City Fire TAC 133 | Encrypted |
| 134 | Yuma FD TAC 134 | Yuma City Fire TAC 134 | Encrypted |
| 135 | Yuma FD TAC 135 | Yuma City Fire TAC 135 | Encrypted |
| 202 | YCSO TAC 202 | Yuma County Sheriff TAC 202 | Encrypted |
| 207 | YCSO TAC 207 | Yuma County Sheriff TAC 207 | Encrypted |
| 208 | YCSO TAC 208 | Yuma County Sheriff TAC 208 | Encrypted |
| 210 | YCSO TAC 210 | Yuma County Sheriff TAC 210 | Encrypted |
| 212 | YCSO TAC 212 | Yuma County Sheriff TAC 212 | Encrypted |
| 213 | YCSO TAC 213 | Yuma County Sheriff TAC 213 | Encrypted |
| 214 | YCSO TAC 214 | Yuma County Sheriff TAC 214 | Encrypted |
| 106 | Yuma PD | Yuma City Police Dispatch | Mixed |
| 205 | YCSO Dispatch | Yuma County Sheriff Dispatch | Mixed |
| 100 | Yuma PD TAC 100 | Yuma City Police TAC 100 | Encrypted |
| 102 | Yuma PD TAC 102 | Yuma City Police TAC 102 | 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
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