Sheriff's Office Specific Channels
Knox County Emergency Management Agency
Knox, Tennessee
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 ADP
Scope Only Operation TG is encrypted
Technical Details P25 ADP
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Jan 2, 2026 Moderate confidence
38 Total Talkgroups
17 Encrypted
1 Mixed
20 Unencrypted
46% Encrypted
Radio System: Tennessee Advanced Communications Network (TACN)
View 18 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10570 | KNOX SO DISP1 | Sheriff: Dispatch 1 | Encrypted |
| 10571 | KNOX SO DISP2 | Sheriff: Dispatch 2 | Encrypted |
| 10572 | KNOX SO RECORDS | Sheriff: Records (LEIDS) | Encrypted |
| 10577 | KNOX SO INV | Sheriff: Investigations | Encrypted |
| 10502 | KX EMA OPS1 | Knox/Knoxville EMA: Operations | Encrypted |
| 10573 | KNOX SO EMERG | Sheriff: Emergency 1 | Encrypted |
| 10574 | KNOX SO SUPVSR | Sheriff: Supervisors | Encrypted |
| 10575 | KNOX SO SWAT | Sheriff: SWAT | Encrypted |
| 10576 | KNOX SO NARC | Sheriff: Narcotics | Encrypted |
| 10578 | KNOX SO WARRANTS | Sheriff: Warrants Division | Encrypted |
| 10579 | KNOX SO COURTS | Sheriff: Courts | Encrypted |
| 10580 | KNOX SO ADMIN | Sheriff: Administration | Encrypted |
| 10581 | KNOX SO C2C | Sheriff: Car-to-Car | Encrypted |
| 10582 | KNOX SO EVENTS | Sheriff: Events | Encrypted |
| 10583 | KNOX SO EMERG 2 | Sheriff: Emergency 2 | Encrypted |
| 10585 | KNOX SO TRAIN 2 | Sheriff: Training 2 | Encrypted |
| 10586 | KNOX SO TRAIN 3 | Sheriff: Training 3 | Encrypted |
| 11654 | USMS Knox | US Marshal Service - Knox | Mixed |
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
Take Action
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