Sheriff's Office Fully Encrypted
Brevard County Sheriff's Office
Brevard, Florida
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope All Operations
Technical Details P25 Phase II AES-256
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Mar 6, 2026 Moderate confidence
76 Total Talkgroups
22 Encrypted
54 Unencrypted
29% Encrypted
Radio System: Brevard County Government, Kennedy Space Center, Brevard County Government (P25)
View 22 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 137 | BCSO 1 North | 1 North | Encrypted |
| 138 | BCSO 2 East | 2 East | Encrypted |
| 139 | BCSO 3 South | 3 South | Encrypted |
| 145 | BCSO CID | Criminal Investigation Division | Encrypted |
| 161 | BCSO County Wide | Countywide | Encrypted |
| 142 | BCSO Supervisor | Supervisor | Encrypted |
| 165 | BCSO ERT 1 | ERT 1 | Encrypted |
| 166 | BCSO ERT 2 | ERT 2 | Encrypted |
| 167 | BCSO GameOver | GameOver | Encrypted |
| 201 | BCSO Alert 1 | Alert 1 | Encrypted |
| 202 | BCSO Alert 2 | Alert 2 | Encrypted |
| 203 | BCSO Alert 3 | Alert 3 | Encrypted |
| 204 | BCSO Alert 4 | Alert 4 | Encrypted |
| 206 | BCSO Warrant | Warrants | Encrypted |
| 233 | BCSO 4 West | 4 West | Encrypted |
| 140 | BCSO TTY | Teletype | Encrypted |
| 143 | BCSO VieraCt | Viera Courthouse | Encrypted |
| 144 | BCSO Agent | Agent - Fleet | Encrypted |
| 151 | BCSO MAN | MAN | Encrypted |
| 153 | BCSO N-Ops | North Operations | Encrypted |
| 154 | BCSO E-Ops | East Operations | Encrypted |
| 155 | BCSO S-Ops | South Operations | 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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