Fire Department Fully Encrypted
Banks County Fire/EMS
Banks, Georgia
Encryption Details
Encryption Type NXDN Scrambling
Scope All Fire/EMS Transmissions
Technical Details NXDN 15-Bit Scrambling
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Jan 2, 2026 Moderate confidence
18 Total Talkgroups
17 Encrypted
1 Unencrypted
94% Encrypted
Radio System: Banks County Government (GA), Georgia FleetTalk (NXDN)
View 17 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | Banks Sheriff | Sheriff Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 80 | Banks Fire/EMS | Fire/EMS Dispatch (County) | Encrypted |
| 51 | Banks Shrf Tac-1 | Sheriff: Tac-1 | Encrypted |
| 52 | Banks Shrf Tac-2 | Sheriff: Tac-2 | Encrypted |
| 54 | Banks Shrf Tac-3 | Sheriff: Tac-3 | Encrypted |
| 81 | Banks Fire Tac-1 | Fire Tactical 1 | Encrypted |
| 82 | Banks Fire Tac-2 | Fire Tactical 2 | Encrypted |
| 83 | Banks Fire Tac-3 | Fire Tactical 3 | Encrypted |
| 84 | Banks Fire Tac-4 | Fire Tactical 4 | Encrypted |
| 85 | Banks Fire Comnd | Fire Command | Encrypted |
| 70 | Banks 911 Tac 5 | 911 Tac 5 | Encrypted |
| 71 | Banks 911 Tac 4 | 911 Tac 4 | Encrypted |
| 72 | Banks 911 Tac 3 | 911 Tac 3 | Encrypted |
| 73 | Banks 911 Tac 2 | 911 Tac 2 | Encrypted |
| 74 | Banks 911 Tac 1 | 911 Tac 1 | Encrypted |
| 20755 | OglethorpeCo EMS | County EMS | Encrypted |
| 20100 | Banks Co Fire | Fire Patch | 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
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