Fire Department Specific Channels
Sumter County Fire Department
Sumter, South Carolina
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope Only FD admin is encrypted
Technical Details P25 AES-256
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Mar 6, 2026 Moderate confidence
12 Total Talkgroups
2 Encrypted
10 Unencrypted
17% Encrypted
Radio System: Palmetto 800
View 2 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26001 | Sumter PD Disp | Sumter PD Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 26051 | Sumter SD 1 | Sheriff Dispatch | Encrypted |
What This Means
This agency encrypts specific talkgroups or channels. Some communications may still be monitored.
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
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