EBRCS Update

[mmckenna]

the only way to be fully compliant is to not broadcast the information over an LMR radio at all.

Any public safety agency must abide by the rules for handling CJI/PII if they are connected to CLETS. That includes everyone/anyone that has access to the information, loads encryption keys, has access to the physical dispatch equipment, spaces, terminals, servers, etc. If an agency is not doing that, they can get their accreditation pulled. We go through this once a year. I have to do the training or I get locked out. The agency I work with is very careful about this, as are most.

No one should have access to a radio that is loaded with encryption keys if they haven't been background checked and have completed the CADOJ/FBI training. If a radio is lost/stolen, it should be reported and encryption keys changed immediately.

Officers should be taking steps to make sure radio volume is at a level that the general public can't hear, and why many use earpieces.

And the FBI/DOJ rules do allow transmitting PII/CJI over the radio if it is properly encrypted. That would be fully compliant.

 

[Outerdog]

Wonder if we can keep the EBRCS Update thread a thread about EBRCS updates and not another goddamn encryption debate or sermon?

 

[officer_415]

I'm working a significant DB update, and I have a question about LAVTA. The database currently lists LAVTA as a "transit trunking" system, where the talkgroups have no specific use but are assigned as needed when a bus driver initiates a voice call:

DEC	HEX	Mode	Alpha Tag	Description	Tag
5002	138a	T	LAVTA1	Transit Trunking Ch 1 (Bus to Dispatch)	Transportation
5003	138b	D	LAVTA2	Transit Trunking Ch 2 (Bus to Dispatch)	Transportation
5004	138c	D	LAVTA3	Transit Trunking Ch 3 (Dispatch to Bus)	Transportation
5005	138d	D	LAVTA4	Transit Trunking Ch 4 (Dispatch to Bus)	Transportation
5006	138e	D	LAVTA5	Transit Trunking Ch 5 (Misc Use)	Transportation

The submission I'm working shows the talkgroups with the following assignments instead:

5001 - Announcement
5002 - Fixed Route
5003 - Dial-A-Ride
5004 - DART
5005 - Maintenance
5006 - Admin

Can anyone confirm which one is correct?

 

[kaws]

When encryption rolls out, no one will be able to publicly monitor any police channels EBRCS dispatches for?

 

[PacScan]

When encryption rolls out, no one will be able to publicly monitor any police channels EBRCS dispatches for?

Based on the list I have seen practically only Berkeley PD will remain having open dispatch channels.

 

[Oakland_Tower]

Based on the list I have seen practically only Berkeley PD will remain having open dispatch channels.

pacScan-= do you know when this will come online? I heard August-september.

 

[PacScan]

pacScan-= do you know when this will come online? I heard August-september.

My guess would be by the end of year
The process is taking some time

 

[officer_415]

pacScan-= do you know when this will come online? I heard August-september.

That's the latest update from the board minutes.

 

[towhee_falconer]

That's the latest update from the board minutes.

Any info on why Berkeley decided no to go encrypted?

 

[PacScan]

Any info on why Berkeley decided no to go encrypted?

It’s mentioned back in this thread; City council has a resolution to keep dispatch open and only encrypt tactical and records.

 

[PacScan]

Oakland PD encryption cutover planned for this upcoming Wednesday at 4am.

 

[Oakland_Tower]

Oakland PD encryption cutover planned for this upcoming Wednesday at 4am.

I read the story in the East Bay Times today. What wasn't said is that ALL police agencies (except Berkeley) will also go at this time. A reliable source said this is so interoperability won't be effected.

 

[Kmcevoy]

The entire EBRCS system including 43 Law Enforcment Agencies from Contra Costa County and others on the EBRCS system is going encrypted on September 4, 2025. In Contra Costa all cities and county law enforcement will be encrypted so you will not be able to hear any law enforcement communications. The Contra Costa Fire will remain without encryption.

 

[Kmcevoy]

The entire EBRCS system including 43 Law Enforcment Agencies from Contra Costa County and others on the EBRCS system is going encrypted on September 4, 2025. In Contra Costa all cities and county law enforcement will be encrypted so you will not be able to hear any law enforcement communications. The Contra Costa Fire will remain without encryption.

 

[Oakland_Tower]

More encryption news:

Public Access to Police Radio Traffic in Contra Costa County to be Cut Off

Public access to law enforcement radio traffic will soon be a thing of the past in Contra Costa County as encryption is set to be turned on.

contracosta.news

 

[phirephoto]

Is it JUST Law that's going encrypted or is everything in EBRCS going encrypted - Fire, EMS, etc?

 

[officer_415]

Is it JUST Law that's going encrypted or is everything in EBRCS going encrypted - Fire, EMS, etc?

Just law

 

[PacScan]

View attachment 189317

To be very clear, they’re just listing out who is part of EBRCSA, not the encrypted list. Berkeley city is not encrypting for example but is being listed there.

 

[PacScan]

Well, it looks like Berkeley police are going to encrypt after all. Seems like they’re ignoring their own resolution.

Appears they’re claiming EBRCSA saying all talkgroups have to be encrypted

 

[pb3400]

Well, it looks like Berkeley police are going to encrypt after all. Seems like they’re ignoring their own resolution.

Appears they’re claiming EBRCSA saying all talkgroups have to be encrypted

A source for this?