Sheriff's Office Tactical Only

Pierce County Sheriff

Pierce, Washington

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What you can do right now

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Encryption Details

Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope Tac 1 and Records
Technical Details P25 Phase II AES-256

Verified Talkgroup Data

Verified Mar 6, 2026 Moderate confidence
5 Total Talkgroups
2 Encrypted
3 Unencrypted
40% Encrypted
Radio System: South Sound 911
View 2 talkgroups
DEC Alpha Tag Description Status
40113 PCSO Tac 2 Pierce Tac 2 Encrypted
40108 PCSO Tac 1 Pierce Tac 1 Encrypted

What This Means

This agency encrypts tactical channels used for special operations, SWAT, and sensitive investigations. Regular dispatch may still be accessible.

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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