Knox County Schools Security Division
Knox, Tennessee
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
View 19 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10570 | KNOX SO DISP1 | Sheriff: Dispatch 1 | Encrypted |
| 10610 | KX ED DISPATCH | County Schools Security: Dispatch | 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 |
Verification Status
We don't yet have per-talkgroup data for Knox County Schools Security Division from the RadioReference API. The encryption scope and type above come from the RadioReference Wiki, which is community-maintained rather than independently confirmed channel-by-channel. Our automated matching put this at high confidence (99%) based on how closely the wiki listing matches this agency's name and county.
If you monitor Knox County Schools Security Division directly or have more current information, the fastest way to fix this is to update the RadioReference Wiki entry — our data pulls from there and from the RadioReference API on a regular refresh cycle.
Knox County Context
Knox County is a mixed picture: 1 of 11 agencies we track here are fully encrypted (9%), which means some neighboring departments are still audible on a scanner.
See every agency we track in Knox County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
This agency is listed as encrypting specific talkgroups or channels, with other communications possibly still audible. The listing is unverified — confirm at RadioReference.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Knox County Schools Security Division radio encrypted?
Knox County Schools Security Division is listed in our records with P25 ADP encryption — a listing we haven't yet verified against live talkgroup data. This agency is listed as encrypting specific talkgroups or channels, with other communications possibly still audible. The listing is unverified — confirm at RadioReference.
Can I listen to Knox County Schools Security Division on a police scanner?
Possibly. Our database lists Knox County Schools Security Division as encrypting specific talkgroups rather than the whole system, which would leave some channels accessible. The listing is unverified — check RadioReference for specific talkgroup status.
Why do agencies like Knox County Schools Security Division encrypt their radio?
Departments typically point to officer safety and operational security. Neither claim tends to come with evidence specific to Knox County; what's verifiable is what's lost — journalists can't monitor school district activity in real time, and coordination with agencies that stay unencrypted gets harder.
Can Knox County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes. Encryption is a policy choice made by department leadership or elected officials, not a technical requirement, so it can be reversed the same way. Public pressure, city council advocacy, and organized local coalitions have reversed encryption decisions elsewhere.
What can I do about Knox County Schools Security Division encryption?
Ask for the paperwork first — the policy that authorised encryption for Knox County Schools Security Division, and the recordings themselves — because a specific request is harder to wave away than a general complaint. Then take what you learn to a council meeting, and bring others from Knox County with you.