Sheriff's Office Fully Encrypted
Christian County Sheriff
Christian, Illinois
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope Sheriff's Dept. & Rural Police
Technical Details P25
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Jan 2, 2026 Low confidence
1 Total Talkgroups
0 Encrypted
1 Unencrypted
0% Encrypted
Radio System: Diga-Talk
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
Take Action
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