South Carolina Encrypted Agencies
55 public safety agencies in South Carolina have encrypted their radio communications.
RadioReference Verification
| Agency Name | County | Type | Encryption | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson | Sheriff | P25 AES-256 | Specific Channels | |
| Beaufort | Sheriff | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Beaufort | Fire | P25 AES-256 | Specific Channels | |
| Beaufort | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Berkeley | Sheriff | P25 AES-256 | Specific Channels | |
| Beaufort | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Beaufort | Fire | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted | |
| Charleston | Sheriff | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted | |
| Charleston | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Chester | Police | P25 AES-256 | Specific Channels | |
| Chester | Sheriff | P25 AES-256 | Specific Channels | |
| Colleton | Sheriff | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted | |
| Richland | Police | P25 AES-256 | Tactical Only | |
| Dillion | Sheriff | P25 AES-256 | Specific Channels | |
| Florence | Sheriff | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Fairfield | Sheriff | P25 AES-256 | Specific Channels | |
| Greenwood | Ems | P25 AES-256 | Dispatch Only | |
| Greenwood | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Greenwood | Sheriff | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Greenville | Sheriff | P25 AES-256 | Tactical Only | |
| Jasper | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Horry | Fire | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Charleston | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Jasper | Sheriff | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Lancaster | Fire | P25 AES-256 | Specific Channels | |
| Lancaster | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Lancaster | Sheriff | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Lexington | Sheriff | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Charleston | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Newberry | Sheriff | P25 AES-256 | Specific Channels | |
| Charleston | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Beaufort | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Richland | Sheriff | P25 DES-OFB | Fully Encrypted | |
| Jasper | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| York | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Charleston | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Dorchester | Police | P25 AES-256 | Specific Channels | |
| Statwide | Federal | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Statewide | State | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted | |
| Statewide | State | P25 AES-256 | Specific Channels | |
| Statewide | Other | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Statwide | Other | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Sumter | Fire | P25 AES-256 | Specific Channels | |
| Sumter | Police | P25 AES-256 | Specific Channels | |
| Sumter | Sheriff | P25 AES-256 | Specific Channels | |
| Richland | Police | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted | |
| Williamsburg | Sheriff | P25 AES-256 | Dispatch Only | |
| Beaufort | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| York | Sheriff | P25 DES-OFB | Fully Encrypted | |
| Charleston | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Chester | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Greenwood | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Horry | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Sumter | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Horry | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many public safety agencies in South Carolina are encrypted?
55 agencies in South Carolina are documented as encrypted: 32 (58%) fully encrypted and 23 with partial encryption. See the full table below for specific agencies.
Which South Carolina agencies have verified encryption data?
34 of the 55 agencies listed here (62%) have been checked directly against the RadioReference API, covering 252 documented talkgroups. The rest are sourced from the community-maintained RadioReference Wiki and may be less current.
Which county in South Carolina has the most encrypted agencies?
Beaufort County leads South Carolina with 7 encrypted agencies (71% fully encrypted). Browse the county list below to see how your area compares.
Can I still monitor police scanners anywhere in South Carolina?
Yes. 23 agencies in South Carolina have only partial encryption, and fire/EMS channels frequently stay open even in counties where police departments have gone dark. Use the filters below to find what's still accessible.
Can South Carolina residents get an encryption decision reversed?
Yes — encryption is a local policy decision, not a technical requirement. Communities in other states have reversed encryption decisions through sustained city council pressure and public-records requests; see our guide on fighting encryption for the specific tactics that have worked.
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