Clinton Police Department
Hinds, Mississippi
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
View 3 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42630 | 25-CPD SWAT | Clinton Police - SWAT | Encrypted |
| 42631 | 25-CPD CID | Clinton Police - Criminal Investigations Division | Encrypted |
| 42632 | 25-CPD EOD | Clinton Police - EOD | Encrypted |
Verification Status
We do have per-talkgroup data for Clinton 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 Clinton 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.
Hinds County Context
Of the 3 public-safety agencies we track in Hinds County, Clinton Police Department is currently the only one we have flagged as encrypted.
See every agency we track in Hinds County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
Our records list only the tactical side as encrypted here, with routine dispatch possibly in the clear. Verify against the live RadioReference database.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Clinton Police Department radio encrypted?
Our database lists Clinton Police Department as using P25 AES-256 encryption, though this listing is unverified. Our records list only the tactical side as encrypted here, with routine dispatch possibly in the clear. Verify against the live RadioReference database.
Can I listen to Clinton Police Department on a police scanner?
Possibly. Our database lists Clinton Police Department as encrypting its tactical channels, which would leave some channels accessible. The listing is unverified — check RadioReference for specific talkgroup status.
Why do agencies like Clinton Police Department encrypt their radio?
Agencies cite officer safety and operational security. Those are assertions rather than findings — no local evidence is typically produced — while the effects are concrete and land straight away on anyone who relied on hearing Clinton Police Department to know what was happening nearby.
Can Hinds County reverse the encryption decision?
It can. The radios support open and encrypted operation equally well, so this is a configuration and a policy, not a constraint — and policies set by Hinds County officials are policies those officials can revisit when constituents press for it.
What can I do about Clinton Police Department encryption?
Put the question to whoever signs off on Clinton Police Department's radio budget: why full encryption rather than a delayed feed or tactical-only channels? File for the recordings and the decision documents alongside it, and link up with neighbours and local reporters in Hinds County so the ask arrives as a group rather than a one-off.