ISP Restructuring for 2023 Official Thread

[werinshades]

It'll be interesting to hear what radio signatures they'll be given. They're reporting to their Districts (Posts) tomorrow, and the restructuring is scheduled for Jan.1st.

I wonder if they'll continue with the first number representing the troop #, and the last few as the unit ID. This system could still work, but each troop would have quite a few numbers attached.

Heard a couple of the probationary District-Chicago troopers come up using the C-300 series radio signatures which is the current pattern. RID's were in the 10073xx/11073xx series.

 

[werinshades]

Here's what we have on Troop 3 patrol assignments, and once again thanks to RTMed519:

Update on Troop 3's patrol/channel assignments (Thanks to RTMed519):

North (Current D2-A talkgroup) will be the the Kennedy and Edens Expressways, Interstate 290 north of St. Charles Road, Interstate 355 north of Army Trail Road.

DC N1/N2 – Kennedy South
DC N3/N4 – Kennedy North
DC N5/N6 – Edens
D2 P5/P6 – I-290 north of Devon to I-90. Rt 53 north to Lake-Cook Rd (2 cars)
D2 P2/P3 – I-355 north of Army Trail to I-290. I-290 north of St Charles to Thorndale

Middle (Current DC-C Middle talkgroup) will be Interstate 290 south of St. Charles Road, the entire Interstate 290 into the city, Interstate 55 to Interstate 355.

D2 M3 – I-290 south of St Charles to 17th
DC M1 – I-290 East
DC M2 – I-290 West
D2 P1/M6 – I-55 north of I-355 to 1st Ave
DC M4 – I-55 north of Pulaski to LSD
DC M5 – I-55 north of 1st Ave to Pulaski
TWI

South (Current DC-D South talkgroup) will be the Dan Ryan and the entire Interstate 94 south of the Steel Bridge, Interstate 57 to Steger Road, Interstate 394 south of Interstate 80/294 interchange, Interstate 80 east to State Line from Interstate 80/294 interchange, Interstate 80 east of Harlem Ave.

DC S1 – Ryan North
DC S2/S3 – Ryan
DC S4 – Ryan South /I-57
DC S5 – Ford North
DC S6 – Ford South
D5 S7/11 – I-80 east of 394. 394 south of I-80. I-57 south of Steger to County Line
D5 S8/S9 – I-57 north of Steger to 119th. I-80 east of Harlem to 394

Southwest (Current D5-A talkgroup) will be Interstate 80 west of Interstate 55 to County Line…Interstate 55 south of Interstate 80 to County Line, Interstate 55 north of Interstate 80 to Interstate 355, Interstate 80 east of Interstate 55 to Harlem.

D5 7/10 – I-80 west of I-55 to County Line…I-55 south of I-80 to County Line
D5 9 – I-55 north of I-80 to I-355
D5 8 – I-80 east of I-55 to Harlem
TWI

 

[Blunt630]

When will the changes to all ISP Districts to Troops post in the database?

 

[werinshades]

When will the changes to all ISP Districts to Troops post in the database?

Since it's based on user submissions, probably when we can confirm the information. The best thing to do is self-program, and not to depend on uploads from the database, based on the information from this thread. I've already created new ISP Troop Favorite lists, and uploaded to my scanners. If I'm off, a simple Edit will resolve the issue.

 

[Blunt630]

Please share

Since it's based on user submissions, probably when we can confirm the information. The best thing to do is self-program, and not to depend on uploads from the database, based on the information from this thread. I've already created new ISP Troop Favorite lists, and uploaded to my scanners. If I'm off, a simple Edit will resolve the issue.

 

[werinshades]

Please share

I just did...check previous posts. The information is here.

 

[Mex]

As of 7PM today the new troop radio identifiers are now being used for Troops 1, 2, & 3

 

[lu81fitter]

As of 7PM today the new troop radio identifiers are now being used for Troops 1, 2, & 3

What towers/systems are you hearing Troop 2 off of?

 

[Mex]

Same towers as 17 & 7 were on before from what I can tell. They're still using the old channel layout, just new identifiers.

 

[lu81fitter]

Same towers as 17 & 7 were on before from what I can tell. They're still using the old channel layout, just new identifiers.

I can hear D-17 as far south as the Congerville tower in D-8 and also on the Will/Grundy SMLCST system when I'm up that way. I don't go north much, but I assume that they hit off the towers in Lee and DeKalb counties as well. I was just wondering how far I would hear Troop 2 when I'm traveling around.

 

[lu81fitter]

Also, if you are listening to the east, I was wondering if you were hearing D-7 talkgroups off of the Will/Grundy sites.... If that is the case, I will need to reprogram... BCD996P2 here.

 

[Mex]

I was just wondering how far I would hear Troop 2 when I'm traveling around.

Kane, DeKalb, Creston, Ashton, Sterling, Dixon are the fartest north it typically goes for 17. I've only heard 7 on Sterling.

 

[lu81fitter]

Kane, DeKalb, Creston, Ashton, Sterling, Dixon are the fartest north it typically goes for 17. I've only heard 7 on Sterling.

Thank you. From previously posted information, the primary channel would be D-7A for Troop 2. If that information is correct, I may need to reprogram, as I program my radios by district. I have each district programed with the surrounding districts towers. I currently do not have D-7 talkgroups included on the Will/Grundy sites because they weren't neighbors. Also, I do not have D-9 talkgroups on my D-5 systems. You get my gist? The same goes for D-8, D-6, D-9, D-21..... The list goes on.....

 

[werinshades]

FYI...if you hear a reference to the acronym MACH:

https://isp.illinois.gov/StaticFiles/docs/DepartmentDirectives/OPS-091.pdf

 

[scanman1958]

Sounds like what AMR/GMR uses. LOGIS. Wonder if it is similar?

 

[werinshades]

Troop 3 is still using the District-Chicago radio zone at this time. Troopers are utilizing the new call sign structure as it was previously reported. I've been updating radio ID's. Radio ID structure has been by seniority with the "old" District 2/5 Command staff and Troopers assigned to Patrol being slotted in. Will update when I can verify additional details.

3-xx: Troop 3 Command Staff
3-1xx/3-2xx: Patrol
3-3xx: Investigations? (Need to see/hear more to confirm)
3-4xx: Probationary Troopers

 

[N9JIG]

Thank you. From previously posted information, the primary channel would be D-7A for Troop 2. If that information is correct, I may need to reprogram, as I program my radios by district. I have each district programed with the surrounding districts towers. I currently do not have D-7 talkgroups included on the Will/Grundy sites because they weren't neighbors. Also, I do not have D-9 talkgroups on my D-5 systems. You get my gist? The same goes for D-8, D-6, D-9, D-21..... The list goes on.....

Since they are going to be using mostly existing assignments just be sure your Favorites Lists or programming contains all the ISP dispatch and Car channels for the old Districts that are now part of your local Troop(s). There are bound to be changes and updates in the weeks that come.

One thing you might want to do also is set your scanner to System Search on StarCom21 and lock out any of the local traffic that you are not interested in or have already identified. This will help you find any new talkgroup assignments you may not have for your area.

 

[Mex]

As of 12pm Troops 4, 5, 6, 7, 9 are now using the Troop identifiers. Unable to confirm if Districts 14, 20, & 22 have switched, not covered on calls.

 

[Starcom21]

Troop 8 (District 11/18) mostly using new identifiers today: (So far)

Former D18A 17009 appears to be 8-1xx units (in former District 18 area) (8-102, 103, 105)
Former D11A 17000 appears to be 8-xx units (in former District 11 area) (8-26, 94)
Former D11B 17001 so far has been ICP 4Fxx units (4-F-30)
Former D11C 17002 so far has been DCI 7-IDA units (7-I-46)

11-K9-2 was still using his identifier today

District 11 ISPERN is still being said as "District 11 ISPERN" and saying "State Police Collinsville"

 

[werinshades]

As of 12pm Troops 4, 5, 6, 7, 9 are now using the Troop identifiers. Unable to confirm if Districts 14, 20, & 22 have switched, not covered on calls.

Troop 4 Districts are using the new radio signatures. (Old) 14-26, just checked in up here in Troop 3 as 4-28 for a Detail.