IL Mchenry

Mchenry County: Growing Encryption Problem

8 public safety agencies in Mchenry County, Illinois have encrypted their radio communications.

0 Police Departments
3 Sheriff Offices
4 Fire Departments
0 EMS Agencies
Fully Encrypted 3 agencies (38%)
Partially Encrypted 5 agencies (62%)
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Encryption Technology Used in Mchenry County

7 P25 AES-256
1 Unknown

Encrypted Agencies in Mchenry County

Agency Name Type Encryption Scope
Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Fire Protection District ✓ Fire P25 AES-256 Tactical Only
Crystal Lake Fire Protection District Fire P25 AES-256 Tactical Only
Huntley Fire Protection District Fire P25 AES-256 Tactical Only
McHenry County Sheriff Sheriff P25 AES-256 Tactical Only
McHenry Government ✓ Other P25 AES-256 Fully Encrypted
McHenry Fire/EMS ✓ Fire P25 AES-256 Fully Encrypted
McHenry County - North East Regional Communications Center Sheriff P25 AES-256 Fully Encrypted
McHenry County - Southeast Emergency Communications Center Sheriff Unknown Tactical Only
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Other Illinois Counties

Lake County 30 encrypted agencies 57% fully encrypted Cook County 19 encrypted agencies 100% fully encrypted Madison County 7 encrypted agencies 29% fully encrypted Mclean County 5 encrypted agencies 100% fully encrypted Will County 5 encrypted agencies 100% fully encrypted

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Take Action for Transparency

Your voice matters. Here are concrete ways to advocate for open police communications in your community.

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Contact Your Representatives

Use our templates to email your local officials about police radio encryption policies.

Get Started
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Read Case Studies

See how encryption has affected real communities - from Highland Park to Chicago.

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Spread Awareness

Share evidence about police radio encryption with your network and community.

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See the Evidence

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