Police Department Specific Channels
Freeport Police
Stephenson, Illinois
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope Some Operations, dispatch operations are in the clear
Technical Details P25 AES-256
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
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