Police Department Fully Encrypted
Rock Hill Police
York, South Carolina
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope All Operations
Technical Details P25 AES-256
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Mar 6, 2026 Moderate confidence
23 Total Talkgroups
10 Encrypted
7 Mixed
6 Unencrypted
59% Encrypted
Radio System: York County SC Public Safety, FleetTalk Carolinas, Palmetto 800
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 |
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
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