Sheriff's Office Partially Encrypted
Santa Clara County Services
Santa Clara, California
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope Most operations except Protective services and animal control
Technical Details P25 AES-256
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Mar 6, 2026 Low confidence
3 Total Talkgroups
0 Encrypted
3 Unencrypted
0% Encrypted
Radio System: The Radio Guys, California Radio Interoperable System (CRIS)
What This Means
This agency encrypts some of their communications while leaving others open. Specific channels or operations are encrypted.
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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Senator Josh Becker SB 719 Sponsor (D-San Mateo) (916) 651-4013
Assembly Public Safety Committee Key Gatekeepers (916) 319-3744
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