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 Jan 2, 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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