Sheriff's Office Tactical Only

Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office

Vanderburgh, Indiana

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What you can do right now

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Encryption Details

Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope Sheriff Operations 2 and countywide SWAT talkgroup is encrypted
Technical Details P25 AES-256

Verified Talkgroup Data

Verified Mar 6, 2026 Moderate confidence
10 Total Talkgroups
1 Encrypted
9 Unencrypted
10% Encrypted
Radio System: Vanderburgh County Public Safety (P25), Indiana Project Hoosier SAFE-T
View 1 talkgroup
DEC Alpha Tag Description Status
412 VCSO-OPS-1 Sheriff: Operations 1 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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