Police Department Fully Encrypted

Olive Branch Police Department

DeSoto, Mississippi

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Encryption Details

Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope All Operations
Technical Details P25 AES-256

Verified Talkgroup Data

Verified Mar 6, 2026 Moderate confidence
7 Total Talkgroups
6 Encrypted
1 Unencrypted
86% Encrypted
Radio System: Mississippi Wireless Information Network (MSWIN)
View 6 talkgroups
DEC Alpha Tag Description Status
52163 17-OB FD DISP Olive Branch Fire - Dispatch Encrypted
52167 17-OB PD DISP Olive Branch Police - Dispatch Encrypted
52168 17-OB PD C-C Olive Branch Police - Car to Car Encrypted
52170 17-OB PD TAC Olive Branch Police - Tactical Encrypted
52171 17-OB PD INV Olive Branch Police - Investigations Encrypted
52172 17-OB PD SWAT Olive Branch Police - S.W.A.T. Encrypted

What This Means

This agency encrypts all of their radio communications, including routine dispatch. The public, journalists, and even other first responders cannot monitor their activities.

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
  • Other first responders may face interoperability challenges during emergencies
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