Infographics & Visual Assets
Shareable graphics to spread awareness about police radio encryption. Use these assets in presentations, social media, newsletters, and advocacy materials. All graphics are free to use with attribution.
Why Visual Advocacy Matters
In today's information-saturated world, compelling visuals cut through the noise. A well-designed infographic can communicate complex data about police encryption in seconds, reaching audiences who might never read a full article.
These graphics are designed to be shared widely on social media, printed for community meetings, and embedded in presentations to elected officials. Each asset is optimized for its intended platform and use case.
Encryption Statistics Graphics
Data visualizations showing the scope and impact of police radio encryption
Encryption Growth 2018-2026
Bar chart showing the dramatic increase in encrypted agencies from 500 in 2018 to over 3,500 in 2026.
Encryption by Agency Type
Breakdown showing police, sheriff, fire/EMS, and multi-agency systems that have encrypted.
Zero Documented Cases
Visual showing decades of open scanner access with zero documented cases of scanner-related officer harm.
State-by-State Maps
Geographic visualizations of encryption spread across America
National Encryption Heat Map
Color-coded US map showing encryption levels by state, from fully open (green) to fully encrypted (red).
Regional Comparison Map
Side-by-side comparison of encryption rates by region: West Coast, Mountain, Midwest, South, Northeast.
Major City Status Map
Map highlighting the 50 largest US cities with their current encryption status and policy type.
Timeline Graphics
Visual history of police radio transparency and the encryption surge
100 Years of Police Radio: 1921-2026
Horizontal timeline showing key milestones from the first police radio broadcast to today's encryption debate. Highlights the post-2020 surge.
Before & After: 2020 Protests
Split comparison showing transparency before 2020 vs. encryption surge after. Includes protest timeline context.
Encryption Acceleration Curve
Line graph showing the acceleration of encryption from 2018-2026 with key events marked.
Comparison Charts
Side-by-side comparisons of policies, costs, and outcomes
Highland Park vs. Chicago
Contrasting outcomes: Highland Park's open scanners during the 2022 shooting vs. Chicago's 30-minute delay.
Encryption Policy Matrix
Visual comparison of full encryption, partial/hybrid, delayed access, and open policies across major cities.
Encryption Cost vs. Benefit
ROI analysis showing millions spent on encryption with zero documented return in officer safety.
Social Media Graphics
Platform-optimized graphics ready to share
How to Use These Graphics
Best practices for maximum impact
Download & Share
Download graphics in your preferred format (PNG for web, PDF for print). Share directly to social media or embed in documents.
Council Meetings
Print fact sheets and timeline graphics to bring to city council meetings. Leave copies for officials and fellow attendees.
Presentations
Embed graphics in PowerPoint or Google Slides presentations for community groups, media briefings, or elected officials.
Email Campaigns
Include graphics in email newsletters and advocacy emails. Attach PDFs for recipients to download and share.
Op-Eds & Articles
Reference specific graphics when writing op-eds. Link to our resources page so readers can explore the data.
Community Flyers
Print graphics for community bulletin boards, library postings, and neighborhood newsletters.
Attribution & Credit
How to properly credit these resources
Creative Commons License
All graphics on this page are released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0). You are free to share and adapt these materials for any purpose, including commercial use, as long as you provide appropriate credit.
How to Attribute
Social Media Posts
Source: policeradioencryption.com Or tag @[handle] if available
Presentations & Documents
Graphic: Police Radio Encryption (policeradioencryption.com) Print Materials
Data visualization by policeradioencryption.com - CC BY 4.0 Websites & Articles
<a href="https://policeradioencryption.com/resources/infographics">Police Radio Encryption</a> You Can:
- Share on any social media platform
- Include in advocacy presentations
- Print for community distribution
- Modify colors to match your brand
- Translate into other languages
- Use in news coverage and articles
Please Don't:
- Remove attribution entirely
- Alter data or statistics
- Imply official government endorsement
- Sell the graphics themselves
- Use to spread misinformation
Request Custom Graphics
Need something specific for your campaign?
We can create custom graphics for specific campaigns, local data, or unique use cases. Priority is given to active advocacy campaigns, journalists covering encryption, and coalition organizations.
Local Data Graphics
State or city-specific statistics, local agency encryption status, regional comparisons.
Event Materials
Custom banners, flyers, and handouts for specific council meetings, protests, or community events.
Media Assets
High-resolution graphics for news coverage, broadcast media, or documentary projects.
Include your campaign details, timeline, and specific data needs in your request.
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