Statesboro Pollice Department
Chatham, Georgia
How we verified this
As of August 2026 RadioReference lists the Statesboro Police dispatch talkgroup on the Southeast Georgia Regional Radio Network (SEGARRN) as encrypted; note that Statesboro is in Bulloch County, not Chatham County.
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
Chatham County Context
Chatham County is a mixed picture: 1 of 2 agencies we track here are fully encrypted (50%), which means some neighboring departments are still audible on a scanner.
See every agency we track in Chatham County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
All traffic, including the day-to-day dispatch that used to be the public's window into police activity, now runs encrypted. Nothing from this department is receivable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Statesboro Pollice Department radio encrypted?
Yes — Statesboro Pollice Department's radio system runs on P25 AES-256 encryption. All traffic, including the day-to-day dispatch that used to be the public's window into police activity, now runs encrypted. Nothing from this department is receivable.
Can I listen to Statesboro Pollice Department on a police scanner?
No. Statesboro Pollice Department has fully encrypted their radio communications using P25 AES-256. No consumer scanner can decode encrypted transmissions.
Why did Statesboro Pollice Department encrypt their radio?
Departments typically point to officer safety and operational security. Neither claim tends to come with evidence specific to Chatham County; what's verifiable is what's lost — journalists can't monitor other agency activity in real time, and coordination with agencies that stay unencrypted gets harder.
Can Chatham County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes. Whoever made this call for Statesboro Pollice 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 Statesboro Pollice Department encryption?
Start local: show up when Chatham County officials discuss the budget for Statesboro Pollice 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.