Sheriff's Office Partially Encrypted
Lake County Sheriff
Lake, Illinois
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope Most Operations, Including Dispatch
Technical Details P25 AES-256
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Jan 2, 2026 Low confidence
4 Total Talkgroups
3 Encrypted
1 Unencrypted
75% Encrypted
Radio System: STARCOM21 Statewide Illinois
View 3 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33105 | Lake Sheriff 1 | Sheriff: Common 1 [LCS 1] | Encrypted |
| 33107 | Lake Sheriff 3 | Sheriff 3 [LCS3] | Encrypted |
| 33108 | Lake Sheriff 4 | Sheriff 4 [LCS4] | Encrypted |
What This Means
This agency encrypts some of their communications while leaving others open. Specific channels or operations are encrypted.
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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