Sheriff's Office Fully Encrypted
Multnomah County Sheriff's Office
Multnomah, Oregon
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope Investigative TG's on County TRS
Technical Details P25 AES-256
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Mar 6, 2026 Moderate confidence
20 Total Talkgroups
19 Encrypted
1 Unencrypted
95% Encrypted
Radio System: Portland, Oregon State Radio Project
View 19 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 585 | MCSO SIU | Investigations Unit | Encrypted |
| 1301 | MCSO Disp | Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 1327 | MCSO Warrant | Warrants / Jail | Encrypted |
| 1257 | MCSO Court | Courthouse Security | Encrypted |
| 1289 | MCSO Tac 2 | Tactical 2 | Encrypted |
| 1303 | MCSO Records | Records | Encrypted |
| 1297 | MCSO Comn 1 | Common 1 | Encrypted |
| 1313 | MCSO Tac 1 | Tactical 1 | Encrypted |
| 1283 | MCSO Admin | Admin | Encrypted |
| 1323 | MCSO Trning1 | Training 1 | Encrypted |
| 1299 | MCSO Corr | Corrections | Encrypted |
| 1305 | MCSO MAR | Marine | Encrypted |
| 1309 | MCSO SAR | Search and Rescue | Encrypted |
| 1319 | MCSO Det | Detectives | Encrypted |
| 1251 | MCSO Traffic | Traffic | Encrypted |
| 1253 | MCSO CvlAdmn | Civil Administraition | Encrypted |
| 1285 | MCSO SIU 1 | Investigations Unit 1 | Encrypted |
| 1287 | MCSO SIU 2 | Investigations Unit 2 | Encrypted |
| 1293 | MCSO SP Evnt | Special Event | 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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