Sheriff's Office Specific Channels
Anderson County Sheriff's Office
Anderson, South Carolina
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope Only Ch.5 is encrypted
Technical Details P25 DES
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Jan 2, 2026 Moderate confidence
7 Total Talkgroups
0 Encrypted
4 Mixed
3 Unencrypted
29% Encrypted
Radio System: Palmetto 800
View 4 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20519 | ACSO Admin 1 | Sheriff Admin 1 | Mixed |
| 20508 | ACSO Roam | Sheriff Roam | Mixed |
| 20510 | ACSO 20510 | Sheriff 20510 | Mixed |
| 20516 | ACSO Court Sec | Sheriff Court Security/Paging | Mixed |
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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