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 Mar 6, 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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