Police Department Partially Encrypted

University of South Carolina Police Department

Richland, South Carolina

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What you can do right now

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Encryption Details

Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope All Traffic except mutual aid TG
Technical Details P25 AES-256

Verified Talkgroup Data

Verified Mar 6, 2026 Low confidence
2 Total Talkgroups
0 Encrypted
2 Unencrypted
0% Encrypted
Radio System: Palmetto 800

What This Means

This agency encrypts some of their communications while leaving others open. Specific channels or operations are encrypted.

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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