Round Lake Heights Police
Lake, Illinois
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
View 6 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33339 | LakeComm Law 2 | LakeComm Dispatch: Law 2 (Round Lake, Round Lake Beach, Round Lake Heights, Round Lake Park PDs) | Encrypted |
| 33353 | RLB Police 2 | Round Lake Beach Police: 2 | Encrypted |
| 33351 | RLB Police Inv | Round Lake Beach Police: Investigations | Encrypted |
| 33356 | RLH Police 2 | Round Lake Heights Police: 2 | Encrypted |
| 33358 | RLake Police 2 | Round Lake Police: 2 | Encrypted |
| 33360 | RLkPrk Police 2 | Round Lake Park Police: 2 | Encrypted |
Verification Status
We don't yet have per-talkgroup data for Round Lake Heights Police from the RadioReference API. The encryption scope and type above come from the RadioReference Wiki, which is community-maintained rather than independently confirmed channel-by-channel. Our automated matching put this at moderate confidence (70%) based on how closely the wiki listing matches this agency's name and county.
If you monitor Round Lake Heights Police directly or have more current information, the fastest way to fix this is to update the RadioReference Wiki entry — our data pulls from there and from the RadioReference API on a regular refresh cycle.
Lake County Context
Round Lake Heights Police isn't an outlier here: 17 of the 30 public-safety agencies we track in Lake County are fully encrypted (57%), so most departments nearby have made the same move.
See every agency we track in Lake County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
This agency is listed in our database as encrypting all of its radio communications, including routine dispatch. The listing is unverified — confirm current status on the live RadioReference database.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Round Lake Heights Police radio encrypted?
Round Lake Heights Police is listed in our records with P25 AES-256 encryption — a listing we haven't yet verified against live talkgroup data. This agency is listed in our database as encrypting all of its radio communications, including routine dispatch. The listing is unverified — confirm current status on the live RadioReference database.
Can I listen to Round Lake Heights Police on a police scanner?
Likely not, if the listing is accurate: our database lists Round Lake Heights Police as fully encrypted using P25 AES-256, which no consumer scanner can decode. The listing is unverified — check the live RadioReference database for current status.
Why do agencies like Round Lake Heights Police encrypt their radio?
Departments typically point to officer safety and operational security. Neither claim tends to come with evidence specific to Lake County; what's verifiable is what's lost — journalists can't monitor police department activity in real time, and coordination with agencies that stay unencrypted gets harder.
Can Lake County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes. Whoever made this call for Round Lake Heights Police can also unmake it; there's no technical lock-in. The approach that has worked elsewhere combines public-records requests, direct council pressure, and a coordinated local coalition.
What can I do about Round Lake Heights Police encryption?
Start local: show up when Lake County officials discuss the budget for Round Lake Heights Police, and ask specifically why full encryption was chosen over a delayed feed or tactical-only approach. File a FOIA request for recordings or policy documents, and connect with others nearby who want the same information — a coordinated ask carries more weight than an individual one.