Sheriff's Office Fully Encrypted
Lexington County Sheriff
Lexington, South Carolina
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope All Operations
Technical Details P25 AES-256
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Jan 2, 2026 Moderate confidence
13 Total Talkgroups
12 Encrypted
1 Unencrypted
92% Encrypted
Radio System: Palmetto 800
View 12 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24501 | LCSD Disp 1 | Sheriff Dispatch 1 | Encrypted |
| 24502 | LCSD Disp 2 | Sheriff Dispatch 2 | Encrypted |
| 24503 | LCSD Disp 3 | Sheriff Dispatch 3 | Encrypted |
| 24506 | LCSD North | Sheriff North | Encrypted |
| 24509 | LCSD West | Sheriff West | Encrypted |
| 24507 | LCSD South | Sheriff South | Encrypted |
| 24515 | LCSD 24515 | Sheriff Ops 24515 | Encrypted |
| 24511 | LCSD 24511 | Sheriff Ops 24511 | Encrypted |
| 24512 | LCSD 24512 | Sheriff Ops 24512 | Encrypted |
| 24513 | LCSD 24513 | Sheriff Ops 24513 | Encrypted |
| 24514 | LCSD 24514 | Sheriff Ops 24514 | Encrypted |
| 24518 | LCSD Spcl Ops 1 | Sheriff Special Ops 1 | Encrypted |
What This Means
This agency encrypts all of their radio communications, including routine dispatch. The public, journalists, and even other first responders cannot monitor their activities.
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
- Other first responders may face interoperability challenges during emergencies
Take Action
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