Sheriff's Office Partially Encrypted
Jones County Sheriff's Office
Jones, Mississippi
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope Most Operations, Dispatch and car to car appear to be using partial encryption.
Technical Details P25 Phase II AES-256
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Jan 2, 2026 Moderate confidence
6 Total Talkgroups
4 Encrypted
2 Unencrypted
67% Encrypted
Radio System: Mississippi Wireless Information Network (MSWIN)
View 4 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33991 | 34-JCSO DISP | Sheriff - Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 33992 | 34-JCSO CAR | Sheriff - Car to Car | Encrypted |
| 33994 | 34-JCSO SE1 | Sheriff - Special Event 1 | Encrypted |
| 34105 | 34-JCSO TRSP | Sheriff - Transport | Encrypted |
What This Means
This agency encrypts some of their communications while leaving others open. Specific channels or operations are encrypted.
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
Take Action
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