Sheriff's Office Tactical Only

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office

Hillsborough, Florida

Encryption Details

Encryption Type ProVoice DES
Scope All Tactical, Investigative, and special operations are encrypted
Technical Details ProVoice DES

Verified Talkgroup Data

Verified Jan 2, 2026 Moderate confidence
67 Total Talkgroups
26 Encrypted
41 Unencrypted
39% Encrypted
Radio System: Hillsborough County (EDACS), Hillsborough County (P25)
View 26 talkgroups
DEC Alpha Tag Description Status
341 HCSO CrtTrns Courthouse Transportation Encrypted
10289 HCSO D-1 TAC1 D-1 TAC1 Encrypted
10307 HCSO D-1 TAC2 D-1 TAC2 Encrypted
10274 HCSO D-1 SES HCSO D-1 SES Encrypted
10290 HCSO D-2 TAC1 D-2 TAC1 Encrypted
10308 HCSO D-2 TAC2 D-2 TAC2 Encrypted
10277 HCSO D-2 SES HCSO D-2 SES Encrypted
10291 HCSO D-3 TAC1 D-3 TAC1 Encrypted
10310 HCSO D-3 TAC2 D-3 TAC2 Encrypted
10280 HCSO D-3 SES HCSO D-3 SES Encrypted
10292 HCSO AVMAR D-4 TAC1 Encrypted
10316 HCSO D-4 TAC2 D-4 TAC2 Encrypted
10283 HCSO D-4 SES HCSO D-4 SES Encrypted
10419 HCSO D-5 TAC1 D-5 TAC1 Encrypted
10420 HCSO D-5 TAC2 D-5 TAC2 Encrypted
10295 HCSO Enc 10295 HCSO Encrypted Encrypted
10306 HCSO Enc 10306 HCSO Encrypted Encrypted
10341 HCSO Court Trans HCSO Court Transport Encrypted Encrypted
10369 HCSO Enc 10369 HCSO Encrypted Encrypted
10370 HCSO Enc 10370 HCSO Encrypted Encrypted
10371 HCSO Enc 10371 HCSO Encrypted Encrypted
10481 HCSO Enc 10481 HCSO Encrypted Encrypted
10482 HCSO Enc 10482 HCSO Encrypted Encrypted
10484 HCSO Enc 10484 HCSO Encrypted Encrypted
10487 HCSO Enc 10487 HCSO Encrypted Encrypted
10488 HCSO Enc 10488 HCSO Encrypted Encrypted

What This Means

This agency encrypts tactical channels used for special operations, SWAT, and sensitive investigations. Regular dispatch may still be accessible.

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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