Police Department Tactical Only
Vernon Hills Police
Lake, Illinois
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope Dispatch/Detail/TAC/investigations
Technical Details P25 Phase II AES-256
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Jan 2, 2026 Moderate confidence
9 Total Talkgroups
5 Encrypted
4 Unencrypted
56% Encrypted
Radio System: STARCOM21 Statewide Illinois
View 5 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33272 | LakeComm Law 5 | LakeComm Dispatch: Law 5 (Mundelein, Vernon Hills PDs) | Encrypted |
| 34103 | SEECOM Police 2 | Police: Dispatch-Huntley, Lake in the Hills | Encrypted |
| 34139 | LITH PD Inv | Lake in the Hills Police: Investigations | Encrypted |
| 34110 | LITH/Hntly C2C | Police: Car-to-Car - Huntley, Lake in the Hills | Encrypted |
| 34154 | ALITH FPD Ops 2 | Algonquin-Lake in the Hills FPD: Tac-2 | 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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