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Encrypted State Agencies

41 state agencies across the United States have encrypted their radio communications, blocking public access to critical safety information.

41 Total Encrypted
31 Fully Encrypted
10 Partially Encrypted
25 States Affected
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About State Agencies

State-level law enforcement agencies including state police, highway patrol, and investigative bureaus.

Impact of Encryption

State agencies cover major highways and provide backup to local departments. Encryption removes transparency from high-profile incidents and interstate activities.

Affected Stakeholders

  • Interstate truckers
  • Travel media
  • Highway safety advocates
  • State legislators

States with Most Encrypted State Agencies

#1 CT 4 state agencies #2 MD 4 state agencies #3 PA 2 state agencies #4 NJ 2 state agencies #5 FL 2 state agencies #6 CO 2 state agencies #7 TN 2 state agencies #8 SC 2 state agencies #9 NE 2 state agencies #10 MS 2 state agencies

Encryption Technologies Used

P25 AES-256 32 (78%)
P25 DES-OFB 4 (10%)
ProVoice DES 2 (5%)
P25 ADP 2 (5%)
P25 AES 1 (2%)

All Encrypted State Agencies

Browse all 41 state agencies that have encrypted their communications.

Agency State County Encryption Scope
Berks County Department of Emergency Services PA Berks P25 AES-256 Fully Encrypted
Montgomery County Department of Public Safety PA Montgomery P25 AES-256 Fully Encrypted
New Jersey Department of Banking & Insurance NJ Statewide P25 AES-256 Specific Channels
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection NJ Statewide P25 AES-256 Fully Encrypted
Department of Homeland Security MI Statewide P25 AES-256 Fully Encrypted
Florida Department of Law Enforcement FL Statewide ProVoice DES Fully Encrypted
Florida Highway Patrol FL Statewide ProVoice DES Fully Encrypted
Illinois Department of Public Health IL Stateside P25 AES-256 Fully Encrypted
Colorado State Patrol CO Statewide P25 AES-256 Fully Encrypted
Longmont Department of Public Safety CO Boulder/Weld P25 AES-256 Fully Encrypted
Orange County Department of Emergency Services NY Orange P25 AES-256 Specific Channels
North Carolina Highway Patrol NC Staetwide P25 AES-256 Fully Encrypted
Tennessee Highway Patrol TN Statewide P25 ADP Fully Encrypted
Tennessee Highway Patrol - Capitol Protection Unit TN Statewide P25 ADP Fully Encrypted
United States Department of Agriculture LA Parishwide P25 AES-256 Fully Encrypted
Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources VA Statewide P25 AES-256 Fully Encrypted
South Carolina Department of Natural Resources SC Statewide P25 AES-256 Partially Encrypted
South Carolina Highway Patrol SC Statewide P25 AES-256 Specific Channels
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services NE Statewide P25 AES-256 Fully Encrypted
Nebraska State Patrol NE Statewide P25 AES-256 Partially Encrypted
Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries & Parks MS Statewide P25 AES-256 Tactical Only
Mississippi Highway Patrol MS Statewide P25 AES-256 Fully Encrypted
Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security CT Statewide P25 AES-256 Specific Channels
Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection CT Statewide P25 AES-256 Fully Encrypted
Department of Energy and Environmental Protection CT Statewide P25 AES-256 Fully Encrypted
Department of Motor Vehicles CT Statewide P25 AES-256 Fully Encrypted
North Dakota Highway Patrol ND Statewide P25 DES-OFB Fully Encrypted
Oklahoma Highway Patrol OK Statewide P25 AES-256 Fully Encrypted
Alaska State Troopers AK Borough wide P25 AES-256 Fully Encrypted
Department of Homeland Security Investigations AK Borough Wide P25 AES-256 Fully Encrypted
Maryland Department of Health and Metal Hygiene MD Statewide P25 AES-256 Fully Encrypted
Maryland Department of Information Technology MD Statewide P25 AES-256 Specific Channels
Maryland Department of Natural Resources MD Statewide P25 AES-256 Tactical Only
Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services MD Statewide P25 AES Fully Encrypted
Wyoming Highway Patrol WY Statewide P25 AES-256 Fully Encrypted
Honolulu Department of Environmental Management HI Honolulu P25 AES-256 Fully Encrypted
Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife ME Statewide P25 AES-256 Fully Encrypted
South Dakota Highway Patrol SD Statwide P25 DES-OFB Tactical Only
Wisconsin Department of Health WI Statewide P25 DES-OFB Fully Encrypted
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources WI Statewide P25 DES-OFB Fully Encrypted
United States Department of Defense GU Statewide P25 AES-256 Fully Encrypted

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