Office of NSW Sheriff

The Office of the Sheriff of NSW uses encrypted talk groups on the NSW Public Safety Network (PSN) for secure communications related to court security, warrant enforcement, and jury management. These channels are not publicly monitorable.

 

Talk Group ID	Description
11021	Sydney South Region
11022	Sydney West Region
11023	Sydney North Region
11024	Northern Region
11025	Southern Region
11026	Western Region
11027	Tactical 1
11028	Tactical 2
11029	Tactical 3
11030	Liaison Channel (X Talk)

Sources: nswpsn.com/Copilot/Radioreference/Proscan/ACMA

Role of the Office of the Sheriff of NSW

The Office of the Sheriff of New South Wales plays a critical role in supporting the state’s judicial system. Its responsibilities include:

• • • • Court Security: Ensuring the safety of judicial officers, court staff, and the public in court complexes.

      • Enforcement Duties: Executing court orders such as writs, warrants, and property seizure orders.

      • Jury Management: Administering the jury system across NSW, including summoning and managing jurors.

Use of the NSW Public Safety Network (PSN)

The NSW PSN (formerly the Government Radio Network or GRN) is a Project 25 Phase II digital trunked radio system used by emergency and government services across the state. The Sheriff’s Office is a key user of this network.

Encryption and Monitoring

• • • • All operational talk groups used by the Sheriff’s Office are encrypted, meaning they cannot be monitored by the public or hobbyist scanners.

      • This ensures the confidentiality of sensitive operations, especially during courtroom security incidents or warrant executions.

Radio IDs

• • • • Devices used by the Sheriff’s Office typically have Radio IDs (RIDs) in the 211#### range.

      • These identifiers can help in logging and identifying Sheriff units during inter-agency operations, though the encryption prevents content monitoring.