Pope County: 2 agencies with partial encryption
2 public safety agencies in Pope County, Arkansas have encrypted their radio communications.
Radio encryption in Pope County
Pope County's two tracked agencies are both verified against RadioReference system data and both encrypt all monitored channels: Russellville Police with P25 AES and the Arkansas Tech University police with AES-256. Both operate on the Arkansas Wireless Information Network (AWIN). Of 66 talkgroups catalogued for the county, 46 are encrypted and 9 are listed as in the clear, so the receivable share is small. A scanner will pick up some AWIN traffic in the area, but nothing from either of the two departments above.
Compiled from this site's agency database. Encryption status changes without notice — confirm any specific agency on RadioReference.
Radio systems serving Pope County
- Arkansas Wireless Information Network (AWIN)
Of 66 talkgroups catalogued for Pope County, 46 are encrypted and 9 remain in the clear. A scanner can still receive the unencrypted channels.
All 2 Pope County records here have been checked against a primary source.
System and talkgroup counts come from this site's agency database and change without notice — confirm current status on RadioReference.
Encryption Technology Used in Pope County
Encrypted Agencies in Pope County
| Agency Name | Type | Encryption | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkasas Tech University Police | Police | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted |
| Russellville Police Department | Police | P25 AES | Partially Encrypted |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pope County police radio encrypted?
Agencies in Pope County, Arkansas have partial encryption on some channels, but are not fully encrypted.
How many police departments in Pope County are encrypted?
2 police departments in Pope County have implemented some level of encryption, along with 0 sheriff offices, 0 fire departments, and 0 EMS agencies.
What encryption technology does Pope County use?
The most common encryption type in Pope County is P25 AES-256, used by agencies for secure communications. This encryption blocks public scanner monitoring.
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