Fire Department Fully Encrypted
Lake County Fire/EMS
Lake, Indiana
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope All Encrypted Countywide Fire operations talkgroups
Technical Details P25 Phase II AES-256
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Mar 6, 2026 Moderate confidence
188 Total Talkgroups
6 Encrypted
3 Mixed
179 Unencrypted
4% Encrypted
Radio System: Diga-Talk, Lake County Public Safety (IN), Indiana Project Hoosier SAFE-T
View 9 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 307 | PatientReports 1 | Fire/EMS: Patient Reports (Encode) (Ch 1) | Encrypted |
| 308 | PatientReports 2 | Fire/EMS: Patient Reports (Encode) (Ch 2) | Encrypted |
| 309 | PatientReports 3 | Fire/EMS: Patient Reports (Encode) (Ch 3) | Encrypted |
| 310 | PatientReports 4 | Fire/EMS: Patient Reports (Encode) (Ch 4) | Encrypted |
| 311 | PatientReports 5 | Fire/EMS: Patient Reports (Encode) (Ch 5) | Encrypted |
| 10276 | 27-EMS OPS | EMS: Operations | Mixed |
| 10370 | 32M-HRH | EMS-to-Hendricks Regional ER | Mixed |
| 10372 | 32M-IUW | EMS-to-IU Health West ER | Mixed |
| 12664 | 76-MED 1 | EMS-to-Hospital ER - MED 1 | Encrypted |
What This Means
This agency encrypts all of their radio communications, including routine dispatch. The public, journalists, and even other first responders cannot monitor their activities.
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
- Other first responders may face interoperability challenges during emergencies
Take Action
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