Vicksburg Police Department
Warren, Mississippi
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
View 5 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48227 | 75-VPD TAC2 | Vicksburg Police - Tactical 2 | Encrypted |
| 48230 | 75-VPD-INFO | Vicksburg Police - Records | Encrypted |
| 48231 | 75-VPD INV | Vicksburg Police - Investigations | Encrypted |
| 48269 | 75-VFD TAC2 | Vicksburg Fire - Tactical 2/Special Ops Tactical | Encrypted |
| 48232 | 75-VPD NARC | Vicksburg Police - Narcotics | Encrypted |
Verification Status
We don't yet have per-talkgroup data for Vicksburg Police Department from the RadioReference API. The encryption scope and type above come from the RadioReference Wiki, which is community-maintained rather than independently confirmed channel-by-channel. Our automated matching put this at moderate confidence (70%) based on how closely the wiki listing matches this agency's name and county.
If you monitor Vicksburg 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.
Warren County Context
Of the 3 public-safety agencies we track in Warren County, Vicksburg Police Department is currently the only one we have flagged as encrypted.
See every agency we track in Warren County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
This agency is listed as encrypting tactical channels used for SWAT operations and sensitive investigations, with regular dispatch possibly still accessible. Confirm current status at RadioReference.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Vicksburg Police Department radio encrypted?
Vicksburg 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 tactical channels used for SWAT operations and sensitive investigations, with regular dispatch possibly still accessible. Confirm current status at RadioReference.
Can I listen to Vicksburg Police Department on a police scanner?
Possibly. Our database lists Vicksburg Police Department as encrypting its tactical channels, which would leave some channels accessible. The listing is unverified — check RadioReference for specific talkgroup status.
Why do agencies like Vicksburg Police Department encrypt their radio?
Departments typically point to officer safety and operational security. Neither claim tends to come with evidence specific to Warren 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 Warren County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes, and some departments already have. Because encryption here is a choice rather than a technical necessity, the path back runs through the same people who chose it: budget hearings, records requests, and residents who keep asking in public.
What can I do about Vicksburg Police Department encryption?
Contact the officials who oversee Vicksburg 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 Warren County, or start one, since agencies respond differently to organized, sustained pressure than to individual complaints.