Pearl Police Department
Rankin, Mississippi
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
View 13 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46651 | 61-PRL PD CH 2 | Pearl Police - Channel 2 | Mixed |
| 46653 | 61-PRL PD DISP | Pearl Police - Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 46663 | 61-PRL PD TRAF | Pearl Police - Traffic | Encrypted |
| 46661 | 61-PRL PD SWAT | Pearl Police - S.W.A.T. | Encrypted |
| 46691 | 61-PRL EOC FD1 | Pearl Emergency Operations Center - Fire Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 46695 | 61-PRL EOC TAC 1 | Pearl Emergency Operations Center - Tactical 1 | Encrypted |
| 46655 | 61-PRL PD INVES | Pearl Police - Investigations | Encrypted |
| 46657 | 61-PRL PD NARC | Pearl Police - Narcotics | Encrypted |
| 46659 | 61-PRL PD SCH | Pearl Police - Schools | Encrypted |
| 46697 | 61-PRL EOC TAC 2 | Pearl Emergency Operations Center - Tactical 2 | Encrypted |
| 46662 | 61-PRL PD ADMIN | Pearl Police - Administration | Encrypted |
| 46696 | 61-PRL PD A C | Pearl Police - Animal Control | Encrypted |
| 46698 | 61-PRL EOC TAC 3 | Pearl Emergency Operations Center - Tactical 3 | Encrypted |
Verification Status
We do have per-talkgroup data for Pearl 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 Pearl 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.
Rankin County Context
Of the 2 public-safety agencies we track in Rankin County, Pearl Police Department is currently the only one we have flagged as encrypted.
See every agency we track in Rankin County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
This agency is listed as encrypting specific talkgroups or channels, with other communications possibly still audible. The listing is unverified — confirm at RadioReference.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pearl Police Department radio encrypted?
Pearl Police Department is listed in our records with P25 AES-256 encryption — a listing we haven't yet verified against live talkgroup data. This agency is listed as encrypting specific talkgroups or channels, with other communications possibly still audible. The listing is unverified — confirm at RadioReference.
Can I listen to Pearl Police Department on a police scanner?
Possibly. Our database lists Pearl Police Department as encrypting specific talkgroups rather than the whole system, which would leave some channels accessible. The listing is unverified — check RadioReference for specific talkgroup status.
Why do agencies like Pearl Police Department encrypt their radio?
Departments typically point to officer safety and operational security. Neither claim tends to come with evidence specific to Rankin County; what's verifiable is what's lost — journalists can't monitor police department activity in real time, and coordination with agencies that stay unencrypted gets harder.
Can Rankin County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes. Whoever made this call for Pearl Police 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 Pearl Police Department encryption?
Contact the officials who oversee Pearl Police Department's budget directly and ask why full encryption was chosen over partial alternatives. Pair that with a FOIA request for recordings and policy records, and look for an existing coalition in Rankin County, or start one, since agencies respond differently to organized, sustained pressure than to individual complaints.