Sheriff's Office Specific Channels
Berkeley County Sheriff's Office
Berkeley, South Carolina
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope Only Narcotics TG is encrypted
Technical Details P25 DES
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Jan 2, 2026 Moderate confidence
10 Total Talkgroups
8 Encrypted
2 Mixed
0 Unencrypted
90% Encrypted
Radio System: Palmetto 800
View 10 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 598 | BCSO N Disp | Sheriff North Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 604 | BCSO S Disp | Sheriff South Dispatch | Mixed |
| 599 | BCSO N Ops | Sheriff North Ops | Encrypted |
| 602 | BCSO N Shift | Sheriff North Shift | Encrypted |
| 605 | BCSO S Ops | Sheriff South Ops | Encrypted |
| 606 | BCSO S Shift | Sheriff South Shift | Encrypted |
| 608 | BCSO Civil | Sheriff Civil Process Section | Encrypted |
| 610 | BCSO Narcotics | Sheriff Narcotics | Encrypted |
| 600 | BCSO Warrant | Sheriff Warrants | Encrypted |
| 612 | BCSO Narcotics | Sheriff Narcotics | 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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