Sheriff's Office Fully Encrypted
Highlands County Sheriff's Office
Highlands, Florida
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope All Operations
Technical Details P25 AES-256
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Jan 2, 2026 Moderate confidence
15 Total Talkgroups
15 Encrypted
0 Unencrypted
100% Encrypted
Radio System: Polk, Hardee, Highlands, DeSoto Counties Public Safety
View 15 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6000 | HCSO N Disp | North Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 6001 | HCSO N-2 | North 2 | Encrypted |
| 6002 | HCSO C Disp | Central Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 6003 | HCSO C-2 | Central 2 | Encrypted |
| 6004 | HCSO S Disp | South Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 6005 | HCSO S-2 | South 2 | Encrypted |
| 6006 | HCSO CIU | Criminal Investigation Unit | Encrypted |
| 6007 | HCSO SIU | SIU | Encrypted |
| 6008 | HCSO SNU | SNU | Encrypted |
| 6009 | HCSO SWAT | Special Weapons and Tactics Team | Encrypted |
| 6010 | HCSO TAC-1 | Tactical 1 | Encrypted |
| 6011 | HCSO TAC-2 | Tactical 2 | Encrypted |
| 6012 | HCSO Admin | Administration | Encrypted |
| 6013 | HCSO Jail | County Jail | Encrypted |
| 6014 | HCSO Jail T | County Jail Transport | 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
Want to help restore transparency to Highlands County? Here's how you can make a difference: