Fire Department Fully Encrypted

Ziebach County Fire/EMS

Ziebach, South Dakota

Encryption Details

Encryption Type P25 DES-OFB
Scope All Operations
Technical Details P25 DES-OFB

Verified Talkgroup Data

Verified Mar 6, 2026 Moderate confidence
83 Total Talkgroups
1 Encrypted
2 Mixed
80 Unencrypted
2% Encrypted
Radio System: South Dakota State Radio System
View 3 talkgroups
DEC Alpha Tag Description Status
774 SoutheastEMS Southeast EMS Mixed
776 Madison EMS Madison EMS Mixed
1481 SxFls EMS 1 Paitent Care EMS 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

Fight encryption at Ziebach County Fire/EMS. Contact local officials to demand transparency.

Ziebach County Fire/EMS Ziebach, South Dakota
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