Sheriff's Office Tactical Only

Rice County Sheriff's Office

Rice, Minnesota

Encryption Details

Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope 1 tactical, 1 investigative, and 2 drug task force TG's for LE Use
Technical Details P25 On ARMER

Verified Talkgroup Data

Verified Mar 6, 2026 Moderate confidence
26 Total Talkgroups
6 Encrypted
20 Unencrypted
23% Encrypted
Radio System: Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response (ARMER)
View 6 talkgroups
DEC Alpha Tag Description Status
22604 RC Sheriff C2C Rice Sheriff Ops 1 Encrypted
22612 RC DTF 2 Rice Drug Task Force 2 Encrypted
22617 RC JAIL Rice Sheriff Court - Jail Encrypted
22619 RC LAW Rice Law Encrypted
22603 RC LAW INV Rice Investigations Encrypted
22611 RC DTF 1 Rice Drug Task Force 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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