Rock Hill Police
York, South Carolina
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
View 17 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49817 | BOM SQD | Rock Hill PD Bomb Squad | Encrypted |
| 49801 | RHP DISP | Rock Hill PD Dispatch | Mixed |
| 49802 | RHP PTL2 | Rock Hill PD Patrol 2 | Mixed |
| 49803 | RHP PTL3 | Rock Hill PD Patrol 3 | Encrypted |
| 49804 | RHP SCU | Rock Hill PD Street Crimes Unit | Encrypted |
| 49805 | RHP CNF | Rock Hill PD Conference | Encrypted |
| 49806 | METRO5 | Rock Hill PD Metro 5 | Mixed |
| 49807 | RHP CID1 | Rock Hill PD CID | Encrypted |
| 49808 | RHP SSD | Rock Hill PD Support Service Div | Encrypted |
| 49809 | RHP CID2 | Rock Hill PD Command | Encrypted |
| 49810 | RHP I/A | Rock Hill PD Internal Affairs | Encrypted |
| 49811 | RHP EMRG | Rock Hill PD Emergency | Encrypted |
| 49812 | RHP SWAT | Rock Hill PD SWAT 1 | Encrypted |
| 49813 | METRO1 | Rock Hill PD Metro 1 | Mixed |
| 49814 | METRO2 | Rock Hill PD Metro 2 | Mixed |
| 49815 | METRO3 | Rock Hill PD Metro 3 | Mixed |
| 49816 | METRO4 | Rock Hill PD Metro 4 | Mixed |
Verification Status
We do have per-talkgroup data for Rock Hill Police from the RadioReference API, and used it to set the encryption scope shown above — but no additional human-reviewed source (a live feed check or a dated news account) has been recorded for this record, so treat it as a data-quality correction rather than an independently confirmed verification. Check the live RadioReference database directly for current status.
If you monitor Rock Hill Police directly or have more current information, the fastest way to fix this is to update the RadioReference Wiki entry — our data pulls from there and from the RadioReference API on a regular refresh cycle.
York County Context
Of the 2 public-safety agencies we track in York County, Rock Hill Police is currently the only one we have flagged as encrypted.
See every agency we track in York County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
This agency is listed as encrypting some communications while leaving others open. The per-channel breakdown is unverified — check RadioReference for current status.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rock Hill Police radio encrypted?
Rock Hill Police is listed in our records with P25 AES-256 encryption — a listing we haven't yet verified against live talkgroup data. This agency is listed as encrypting some communications while leaving others open. The per-channel breakdown is unverified — check RadioReference for current status.
Can I listen to Rock Hill Police on a police scanner?
Possibly. Our database lists Rock Hill Police as encrypting some of its talkgroups while leaving others open, which would leave some channels accessible. The listing is unverified — check RadioReference for specific talkgroup status.
Why do agencies like Rock Hill Police encrypt their radio?
Departments typically point to officer safety and operational security. Neither claim tends to come with evidence specific to York County; what's verifiable is what's lost — journalists can't monitor police department activity in real time, and coordination with agencies that stay unencrypted gets harder.
Can York County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes. Encryption is a policy choice made by department leadership or elected officials, not a technical requirement, so it can be reversed the same way. Public pressure, city council advocacy, and organized local coalitions have reversed encryption decisions elsewhere.
What can I do about Rock Hill Police encryption?
Start local: show up when York County officials discuss the budget for Rock Hill Police, and ask specifically why full encryption was chosen over a delayed feed or tactical-only approach. File a FOIA request for recordings or policy documents, and connect with others nearby who want the same information — a coordinated ask carries more weight than an individual one.