Sheriff's Office Fully Encrypted
Rockbridge County Sheriff's Office
Rockbridge, Virginia
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope All Operations
Technical Details P25 AES-256
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Jan 2, 2026 Moderate confidence
11 Total Talkgroups
11 Encrypted
0 Unencrypted
100% Encrypted
Radio System: Rockbridge
View 11 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8002 | RCSO 1 Tac | 1 Tac | Encrypted |
| 8001 | RCSO 1 Dispatch | 1 Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 8003 | RCSO 2 | 2 | Encrypted |
| 8004 | RCSO 3 | 3 | Encrypted |
| 8005 | RCSO 4 | 4 | Encrypted |
| 8006 | RCSO Jail | Jail Ops | Encrypted |
| 8007 | RCSO DTF | DTF | Encrypted |
| 8016 | RCSO Announce | Announcement | Encrypted |
| 8012 | RCSO SWAT | SWAT | Encrypted |
| 8013 | RCSO Command | Sheriff Command | Encrypted |
| 8014 | RCSO SWAT Cmd | SWAT Command | 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
Want to help restore transparency to Rockbridge County? Here's how you can make a difference: