Sheriff's Office Specific Channels
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office
Pinellas, Florida
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope Only special operations are encrypted
Technical Details P25 AES-256
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Jan 2, 2026 Moderate confidence
26 Total Talkgroups
7 Encrypted
19 Unencrypted
27% Encrypted
Radio System: Pinellas County
View 7 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1274 | SO/PD Omega | PCSO / SPPD Omega Units | Encrypted |
| 1578 | PCSO Omega | Omega Units (w/SPPD) | Encrypted |
| 1588 | PCSO Ops-1 | SO Ops 1 | Encrypted |
| 1570 | PCSO 1570 | Encrypted 1570 | Encrypted |
| 1600 | PCSO 1600 | Encrypted 1600 | Encrypted |
| 1602 | PCSO 1602 | Encrypted 1602 | Encrypted |
| 1608 | PCSO 1608 | Encrypted 1608 | Encrypted |
What This Means
This agency encrypts specific talkgroups or channels. Some communications may still be monitored.
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
Take Action
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