Police Department Tactical Only
Lake Zurich Police
Lake, Illinois
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope Dispatch/Detail/TAC/investigations
Technical Details P25 Phase I\II AES-256
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Jan 2, 2026 Moderate confidence
14 Total Talkgroups
6 Encrypted
8 Unencrypted
43% Encrypted
Radio System: STARCOM21 Statewide Illinois
View 6 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33292 | LakeComm Law 3 | LakeComm Dispatch: Law 3 (Hawthorne Woods, Island Lake, Kildeer, Lake Zurich, Wauconda PDs) | Encrypted |
| 33302 | LZ Police City1 | Lake Zurich Police: City 1 | Encrypted |
| 33296 | LZ Police Det 1 | Lake Zurich Police: Detail 2 | Encrypted |
| 33298 | LZ Police Det 4 | Lake Zurich Police: Detail 4 | Encrypted |
| 33300 | LZ Police Tac 2 | Lake Zurich Police: Tac-2 | Encrypted |
| 33509 | Lake Zurich PD | Lake Zurich PD Tac (4) | Encrypted |
What This Means
This agency encrypts tactical channels used for special operations, SWAT, and sensitive investigations. Regular dispatch may still be accessible.
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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