Sheriff's Office Fully Encrypted
Sumner County EMA
Sumner, Tennessee
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope All Traffic
Technical Details P25 Phase II AES-256
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Jan 2, 2026 Moderate confidence
48 Total Talkgroups
6 Encrypted
3 Mixed
39 Unencrypted
16% Encrypted
Radio System: Sumner County Public Safety (TN), Tennessee Advanced Communications Network (TACN)
View 9 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1080 | Co EMA Dispatch | Sumner County EMA: Dispatch | Mixed |
| 1060 | Sumner FD Disp | Fire: Dispatch | Mixed |
| 1051 | Sumner ECC-1 | County Dispatch Admin | Encrypted |
| 1081 | County EMA UC | Sumner County Emergency Ops [EMA UC] | Encrypted |
| 4005 | County EMA ECC-1 | Sumner County Emergency Ops [ECC 1] | Encrypted |
| 4008 | County EMA Ops83 | Sumner County Emergency Ops [EMA OPS83] | Encrypted |
| 7512 | Loudon Co EMA | Emergency Management Agency | Mixed |
| 10502 | KX EMA OPS1 | Knox/Knoxville EMA: Operations | Encrypted |
| 30400 | 75-RC-EMA 2 | County EMA: Operations 2 | Encrypted |
What This Means
This agency encrypts all of their radio communications, including routine dispatch. The public, journalists, and even other first responders cannot monitor their activities.
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
- Other first responders may face interoperability challenges during emergencies
Take Action
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