City of Locust Grove Police Department
Henry, Georgia
How we verified this
RadioReference's Henry County page lists current conventional analog Locust Grove Police frequencies (155.595 and 155.970 FMN, no encryption flags) and the Henry County P25 system has no Locust Grove talkgroups, contradicting the listed P25 AES-256 full encryption claim.
Encryption Details
Henry County Context
City of Locust Grove Police Department isn't an outlier here: 7 of the 8 public-safety agencies we track in Henry County are fully encrypted (88%), so most departments nearby have made the same move.
See every agency we track in Henry County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
This agency was previously listed as encrypted, but verification against live sources on 2026-08-01 found its dispatch broadcasting in the clear. Any P25-capable scanner can receive it — confirm current status on the live RadioReference database, since encryption decisions can change.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Locust Grove Police Department radio encrypted?
No. Despite earlier listings, City of Locust Grove Police Department broadcasts in the clear. This agency was previously listed as encrypted, but verification against live sources on 2026-08-01 found its dispatch broadcasting in the clear. Any P25-capable scanner can receive it — confirm current status on the live RadioReference database, since encryption decisions can change.
Can I listen to City of Locust Grove Police Department on a police scanner?
Yes. Verification against live sources found City of Locust Grove Police Department's dispatch broadcasting in the clear — any P25-capable scanner can receive it. Check RadioReference for frequencies and current status.
Why do agencies like City of Locust Grove Police Department encrypt their radio?
Departments typically point to officer safety and operational security. Neither claim tends to come with evidence specific to Henry County; what's verifiable is what's lost — journalists can't monitor police department activity in real time, and coordination with agencies that stay unencrypted gets harder.
Can Henry County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes. Whoever made this call for City of Locust Grove Police Department can also unmake it; there's no technical lock-in. The approach that has worked elsewhere combines public-records requests, direct council pressure, and a coordinated local coalition.
What can I do about City of Locust Grove Police Department encryption?
Start local: show up when Henry County officials discuss the budget for City of Locust Grove 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.