Sheriff's Office Fully Encrypted
Ocean County Sheriff
Ocean, New Jersey
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope Sheriff 3,4, and car to car are encrypted
Technical Details P25 Phase II AES-256
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Jan 2, 2026 Moderate confidence
6 Total Talkgroups
3 Encrypted
1 Mixed
2 Unencrypted
58% Encrypted
Radio System: Ocean County (P25)
View 4 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5999 | OCSD Radio Tech | Sheriff Radio Repair 1 | Mixed |
| 5003 | OCSD 3 | Sheriff 3 | Encrypted |
| 5004 | OCSD 4 | Sheriff 4 | Encrypted |
| 5005 | OCSD Car-Car | Sheriff Car-to-Car | 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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