Sheriff's Office Specific Channels
Howard County Sheriff's Office
Howard, Indiana
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope Only Operations 2 is encrypted
Technical Details P25 AES-256
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Jan 2, 2026 Moderate confidence
7 Total Talkgroups
2 Encrypted
5 Unencrypted
29% Encrypted
Radio System: Howard County IN Public Safety
View 2 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10109 | HCSO-OPS 2 | Sheriff: Operations 2 | Encrypted |
| 10058 | HCSO-CHANNEL 2 | Sheriff: Channel 2 | Encrypted |
What This Means
This agency encrypts specific talkgroups or channels. Some communications may still be monitored.
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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