Police Department Specific Channels

Jackson Police Department

Hinds, Mississippi

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Encryption Details

Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope Only precinct special operations channels are encrypted, daily operations are in the clear
Technical Details P25 AES-256

Verified Talkgroup Data

Verified Mar 6, 2026 Moderate confidence
50 Total Talkgroups
13 Encrypted
37 Unencrypted
26% Encrypted
Radio System: Jackson Communications (460 MHz), Mississippi Wireless Information Network (MSWIN)
View 13 talkgroups
DEC Alpha Tag Description Status
42514 25-JPD-OPS1 Jackson Police - Precinct 1 Special Operations Encrypted
42521 25-JPD OPS2 Jackson Police - Precinct 2 Special Operations Encrypted
42525 25-JPD OPS3 Jackson Police - Precinct 3 Special Operations Encrypted
42529 25-JPD OPS4 Jackson Police - Precinct 4 Special Operations Encrypted
42533 25-JPD OPS5 Jackson Police - Precinct 5 Special Operations Encrypted
42540 25-JPD CITY SECU Jackson Police - City Secure Encrypted
42539 25-JPD PIA Jackson Police - Public Information Officers Encrypted
42598 25-JPS PD SPC OP Jackson Public Schools Police - Special Operations Encrypted
42538 25-JPD NARC Jackson Police - Narcotics Encrypted
42536 25-JPD SWAT Jackson Police - S.W.A.T. Encrypted
42537 25-JPD INTEL Jackson Police - Intel Encrypted
42541 25-JPD HOSTAGE Jackson Police - Hostage Encrypted
42542 25-JPD INVEST Jackson Police - Investigators Encrypted

What This Means

This agency encrypts specific talkgroups or channels. Some communications may still be monitored.

Impact on Transparency

  • Journalists cannot monitor police activity for breaking news or investigative reporting
  • Community members cannot track police response to incidents in their neighborhood
  • Researchers cannot study police communication patterns and response times
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