Sheriff's Office Partially Encrypted
Buncombe County Sheriff's Office
Buncombe, North Carolina
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope Most Operations
Technical Details P25 AES-256
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Jan 2, 2026 Moderate confidence
11 Total Talkgroups
9 Encrypted
2 Unencrypted
82% Encrypted
Radio System: Buncombe County
View 9 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | BCSO 1 Dispatch | Sheriff 1 Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 2002 | BCSO 2 Tac | Sheriff 2 Tactical | Encrypted |
| 2003 | BCSO Law Enc2003 | Law Ops 2003 | Encrypted |
| 2004 | BCSO Records | Records | Encrypted |
| 1020 | BCSO Law Enc1020 | Law Ops 1020 | Encrypted |
| 2008 | BCSO Law Enc2008 | Law Ops 2008 | Encrypted |
| 2006 | BCSO Jail | County Jail | Encrypted |
| 2019 | BCSO Law Enc2019 | Law Ops 2019 | Encrypted |
| 2021 | BCSO Law Enc2021 | Law Ops 2021 | Encrypted |
What This Means
This agency encrypts some of their communications while leaving others open. Specific channels or operations are encrypted.
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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