Oxford Police Department
Calhoun, Alabama
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
View 8 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10315 | Oxford PD Tac-1 | Police: Tactical 1 | Encrypted |
| 10317 | Oxford PD Tac-2 | Police: Tactical 2 | Encrypted |
| 10319 | Oxford PD Tac-3 | Police: Tactical 3 | Encrypted |
| 10321 | Oxford PD Detctv | Police: Detectives | Encrypted |
| 11363 | Oxford PD Disp | Police: Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 11373 | Oxford PD Patrol | Police: Patrol | Encrypted |
| 11481 | Oxford PD 11481 | Police: Tactical | Encrypted |
| 11696 | Oxford PD 11696 | Police: Tactical | Encrypted |
Verification Status
We do have per-talkgroup data for Oxford Police Department from the RadioReference API, and used it to set the encryption scope shown above — but no additional human-reviewed source (a live feed check or a dated news account) has been recorded for this record, so treat it as a data-quality correction rather than an independently confirmed verification. Check the live RadioReference database directly for current status.
If you monitor Oxford Police Department 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.
Calhoun County Context
Calhoun County is a mixed picture: 7 of 19 agencies we track here are fully encrypted (37%), which means some neighboring departments are still audible on a scanner.
See every agency we track in Calhoun County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
This agency is listed as encrypting some communications while leaving others open. The per-channel breakdown is unverified — check RadioReference for current status.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Oxford Police Department radio encrypted?
Oxford Police Department is listed in our records with P25 AES-256 encryption — a listing we haven't yet verified against live talkgroup data. This agency is listed as encrypting some communications while leaving others open. The per-channel breakdown is unverified — check RadioReference for current status.
Can I listen to Oxford Police Department on a police scanner?
Possibly. Our database lists Oxford Police Department as encrypting some of its talkgroups while leaving others open, which would leave some channels accessible. The listing is unverified — check RadioReference for specific talkgroup status.
Why do agencies like Oxford Police Department encrypt their radio?
Officer safety and operational security are the reasons agencies give. What rarely comes with that explanation is Calhoun County-specific evidence that open communications ever caused a problem, while the loss of public oversight and the friction with still-unencrypted neighboring agencies are both immediate and real.
Can Calhoun County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes, and some departments already have. Because encryption here is a choice rather than a technical necessity, the path back runs through the same people who chose it: budget hearings, records requests, and residents who keep asking in public.
What can I do about Oxford Police Department encryption?
Start local: show up when Calhoun County officials discuss the budget for Oxford Police Department, and ask specifically why full encryption was chosen over a delayed feed or tactical-only approach. File a FOIA request for recordings or policy documents, and connect with others nearby who want the same information — a coordinated ask carries more weight than an individual one.