Sheriff's Office Partially Encrypted
Anderson County Sheriff's Office
Anderson, Tennessee
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 ADP
Scope All Traffic except Sheriff Ops 1 & Tac 1
Technical Details P25 ADP
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Jan 2, 2026 Moderate confidence
6 Total Talkgroups
5 Encrypted
1 Unencrypted
83% Encrypted
Radio System: Tennessee Advanced Communications Network (TACN)
View 5 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8523 | 01-ACSO TAC2 | Sheriff: Tactical 2 | Encrypted |
| 8525 | 01-ACSO CAR2 | Sheriff: Car-to-Car 2 | Encrypted |
| 8526 | 01-ACSO COMMAND | Sheriff: Command | Encrypted |
| 8527 | 01-ACSO CID | Sheriff: Criminal Investigations Division (CID) | Encrypted |
| 8528 | 01-ACSO DRUG | Sheriff: Drug Interdiction Unit | Encrypted |
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
Take Action
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