Fire Department Specific Channels
Polk County Fire\EMS
Polk, Florida
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope Only Supervisor Talkgroup is encrypted
Technical Details P25 AES-256
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Jan 2, 2026 Moderate confidence
9 Total Talkgroups
0 Encrypted
9 Unencrypted
0% Encrypted
Radio System: Polk, Hardee, Highlands, DeSoto Counties Public Safety, Florida FleetTalk
What This Means
This agency encrypts specific talkgroups or channels. Some communications may still be monitored.
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
Take Action
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