SC Richland

Richland County: Growing Encryption Problem

3 public safety agencies in Richland County, South Carolina have encrypted their radio communications.

2 Police Departments
1 Sheriff Offices
0 Fire Departments
0 EMS Agencies
Fully Encrypted 1 agencies (33%)
Partially Encrypted 2 agencies (67%)
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Encryption Technology Used in Richland County

2 P25 AES-256
1 P25 DES-OFB

Encrypted Agencies in Richland County

Agency Name Type Encryption Scope
Columbia Police Department ✓ Police P25 AES-256 Tactical Only
Richland County Sheriff's Department ✓ Sheriff P25 DES-OFB Fully Encrypted
University of South Carolina Police Department ✓ Police P25 AES-256 Partially Encrypted
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Other South Carolina Counties

Beaufort County 7 encrypted agencies 86% fully encrypted Charleston County 7 encrypted agencies 86% fully encrypted Greenwood County 4 encrypted agencies 75% fully encrypted Sumter County 4 encrypted agencies 25% fully encrypted Chester County 3 encrypted agencies 33% fully encrypted

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Use our templates to email your local officials about police radio encryption policies.

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Read Case Studies

See how encryption has affected real communities - from Highland Park to Chicago.

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Spread Awareness

Share evidence about police radio encryption with your network and community.

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See the Evidence

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