Sheriff's Office Fully Encrypted
Imperial County Sheriff's Office
Imperial, California
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope Law Common and SRT Operations
Technical Details P25 AES-256
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Jan 2, 2026 Moderate confidence
25 Total Talkgroups
0 Encrypted
4 Mixed
21 Unencrypted
8% Encrypted
Radio System: San Diego-Imperial County RCS NextGen
View 4 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2586 | ICSO INV | Investigations | Mixed |
| 2589 | ICSO CTAC3 | Central Tac 3 | Mixed |
| 2592 | ICSO SRT1 | Special Response Team 1 | Mixed |
| 2593 | ICSO SRT2 | Special Response Team 2 | 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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