Encrypted Corrections Agencies
11 corrections agencies across the United States have encrypted their radio communications, blocking public access to critical safety information.
About Corrections Agencies
Prisons, jails, and detention facilities at county, state, and federal levels.
Impact of Encryption
Corrections encryption can hide incidents inside facilities, preventing oversight of conditions and treatment of incarcerated individuals.
Affected Stakeholders
- Prison reform advocates
- Families of incarcerated
- Legal aid organizations
States with Most Encrypted Corrections Agencies
Encryption Technologies Used
All Encrypted Corrections Agencies
Browse all 11 corrections agencies that have encrypted their communications.
| Agency | State | County | Encryption | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean County Corrections | NJ | Ocean | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Gratiot County Jail | MI | Gratiot | MOTOTRBO | Fully Encrypted |
| Orange County Jail | FL | Orange | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted |
| Brown County Jail | OH | Brown | NXDN Scrambling | Fully Encrypted |
| Illinois Department of Corrections | IL | Statewide | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted |
| Dekalb County Corrections | IL | Dekalb | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Hendricks County Jail | IN | Hendricks | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Vigo County Jail | IN | Vigo | MOTOTRBO | Fully Encrypted |
| Louisville Corrections/Jail | KY | Jefferson | P25 ADP | Partially Encrypted |
| Nebraska Department of Corrections | NE | Statewide | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Department of Corrections | DE | Statewide | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
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