Unknown Encryption Encrypted Agencies
5 public safety agencies across the United States use Unknown Encryption encryption on their radio communications.
About Unknown Encryption
Encryption type not specified or unable to be determined from available data.
Technical Details
Encryption method not documented.
Common Usage
Various
States with Most Unknown Agencies
All Unknown Encryption Agencies
Browse all 5 agencies using this encryption standard.
| Agency | State | County | Type | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skagit County Sheriff's Office | WA | Skagit | sheriff | Partially Encrypted |
| Anacortes Police Department | WA | Skagit | police | Fully Encrypted |
| Sedro-Woolley Police Department | WA | Skagit | police | Fully Encrypted |
| Burlington Police Department | WA | Skagit | police | Partially Encrypted |
| Mount Vernon Police Department | WA | Skagit | police | Partially Encrypted |
What This Means for Transparency
Not Publicly Accessible
Unknown Encryption encryption cannot be decoded with consumer radio equipment. 5 agencies using this standard have effectively blocked public access to their radio communications.
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Learn How to Fight BackFrequently Asked Questions
What is Unknown Encryption encryption?
Encryption type not specified or unable to be determined from available data.
Can Unknown be decrypted with a consumer scanner?
No. Unknown cannot be decoded with consumer radio equipment. The 5 agencies using it have effectively blocked public scanner access to their communications.
How many police, sheriff, fire, and EMS agencies use Unknown?
4 police departments, 1 sheriff's offices, 0 fire departments, and 0 EMS agencies use Unknown Encryption encryption, out of 5 agencies total.
Which state has the most agencies using Unknown?
Washington leads with 5 agencies using Unknown Encryption encryption.
What's the typical use case for Unknown Encryption?
Various
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