Police Department Fully Encrypted

Southhaven Police Departemnt

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
5 Total Talkgroups
3 Encrypted
2 Unencrypted
60% Encrypted
Radio System: Mississippi Wireless Information Network (MSWIN)
View 3 talkgroups
DEC Alpha Tag Description Status
34021 34-SPD DISP Sandersville Police - Dispatch Encrypted
34022 34-SPD CAR Sandersville Police - Car to Car Encrypted
34024 34-SPD SE1 Sandersville Police - Special Event 1 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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