1 of 2 Hillsborough County agencies are fully encrypted
2 public safety agencies in Hillsborough County, Florida have encrypted their radio communications.
Radio encryption in Hillsborough County
Two agencies are recorded in Hillsborough County, both verified against RadioReference, and they use different technology. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office encrypts tactical channels with ProVoice DES on the county's EDACS system, while the University of South Florida Police encrypt all monitored channels with P25 AES-256. Both the EDACS and P25 Hillsborough County systems appear in the record. Because the sheriff's encryption is limited to tactical traffic, a large share of the county remains receivable: 42 of the 68 talkgroups tracked are in the clear against 26 encrypted. On these numbers a scanner still has real utility in Hillsborough County.
Compiled from this site's agency database. Encryption status changes without notice — confirm any specific agency on RadioReference.
Radio systems serving Hillsborough County
- Hillsborough County (EDACS)
- Hillsborough County (P25)
Of 68 talkgroups catalogued for Hillsborough County, 26 are encrypted and 42 remain in the clear. A scanner can still receive the unencrypted channels.
All 2 Hillsborough County records here have been checked against a primary source.
System and talkgroup counts come from this site's agency database and change without notice — confirm current status on RadioReference.
Encryption Technology Used in Hillsborough County
Encrypted Agencies in Hillsborough County
| Agency Name | Type | Encryption | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office ✓ | Sheriff | ProVoice DES | Tactical Only |
| University of South Florida Police ✓ | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hillsborough County police radio encrypted?
1 of 2 agencies in Hillsborough County, Florida are fully encrypted (50%), while 1 have partial encryption.
Can I listen to Hillsborough County Sheriff on a scanner?
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has encrypted their radio communications using ProVoice DES. Scanner monitoring of sheriff operations is no longer possible.
How many police departments in Hillsborough County are encrypted?
1 police departments in Hillsborough County have implemented some level of encryption, along with 1 sheriff offices, 0 fire departments, and 0 EMS agencies.
What encryption technology does Hillsborough County use?
The most common encryption type in Hillsborough County is ProVoice DES, used by agencies for secure communications. This encryption blocks public scanner monitoring.
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