Sheriff's Office Fully Encrypted
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Richland, South Carolina
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 DES-OFB
Scope All Traffic
Technical Details P25 DES-OFB
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Jan 2, 2026 Moderate confidence
18 Total Talkgroups
18 Encrypted
0 Unencrypted
100% Encrypted
Radio System: Palmetto 800
View 18 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25501 | RCSD Reg 1 | Sheriff Reg 1 Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 25502 | RCSD Reg 2 | Sheriff Reg 2 Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 25503 | RCSD Reg 3 | Sheriff Reg 3 Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 25504 | RCSD Reg 4/5 | Sheriff Reg 4/5 Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 25505 | RCSD Ch 5 | Sheriff Ch 5 | Encrypted |
| 25506 | RCSD Reg 6/7 | Sheriff Reg 6/7 Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 25507 | RCSD Ch 7 | Sheriff Ch 7 | Encrypted |
| 25520 | RCSD Desk Sgt | Sheriff Desk Sargeant | Encrypted |
| 25519 | RCSD Investig | Sheriff Investigations | Encrypted |
| 25522 | RCSD Mut Aid | Sheriff Mutual Aid | Encrypted |
| 25509 | RCSD Unknown | Sheriff Unknown | Encrypted |
| 25510 | RCSD Unknown | Sheriff Unknown | Encrypted |
| 25511 | RCSD Unknown | Sheriff Unknown | Encrypted |
| 25515 | RCSD Unknown | Sheriff Unknown | Encrypted |
| 25516 | RCSD SRT | Sheriff SRT | Encrypted |
| 25517 | RCSD Unknown | Sheriff Unknown | Encrypted |
| 25523 | RCSD Unknown | Sheriff Unknown | Encrypted |
| 25524 | RCSD Unknown | Sheriff Unknown | 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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