Walls Police Department
DeSoto, Mississippi
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
View 5 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36702 | 66 WPD 2 | Wiggins Police Ch 2 | Encrypted |
| 36703 | 66 WPD 3 | Wiggins Police Ch 3 | Encrypted |
| 52320 | 17-WALLS PD DISP | Walls Police - Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 52321 | 17-WALLS PD C-C | Walls Police - Car to Car | Encrypted |
| 52322 | 17-WALLS PD TAC | Walls Police - Tactical | Encrypted |
Verification Status
We don't yet have per-talkgroup data for Walls 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 Walls 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.
DeSoto County Context
Walls Police Department isn't an outlier here: 11 of the 11 public-safety agencies we track in DeSoto County are fully encrypted (100%), so most departments nearby have made the same move.
See every agency we track in DeSoto County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
Our records list every channel this agency runs as encrypted, including day-to-day dispatch. That listing hasn't been verified against live talkgroup data, so confirm it at RadioReference before relying on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Walls Police Department radio encrypted?
Our database lists Walls Police Department as using P25 AES-256 encryption, though this listing is unverified. Our records list every channel this agency runs as encrypted, including day-to-day dispatch. That listing hasn't been verified against live talkgroup data, so confirm it at RadioReference before relying on it.
Can I listen to Walls Police Department on a police scanner?
Likely not, if the listing is accurate: our database lists Walls Police Department as fully encrypted using P25 AES-256, which no consumer scanner can decode. The listing is unverified — check the live RadioReference database for current status.
Why do agencies like Walls Police Department encrypt their radio?
Agencies cite officer safety and operational security. Those are assertions rather than findings — no local evidence is typically produced — while the effects are concrete and land straight away on anyone who relied on hearing Walls Police Department to know what was happening nearby.
Can DeSoto County reverse the encryption decision?
Nothing technical prevents it. Walls Police Department operates encrypted because someone decided it should, and decisions of that kind get revisited when councils hear sustained, organised pressure rather than isolated complaints.
What can I do about Walls Police Department encryption?
File a FOIA request for Walls Police Department's radio recordings and encryption-decision paperwork, then show up to speak at a council or commission meeting. Find other residents or journalists in DeSoto County who want the same access — state legislation requiring public radio access is the longer-term fix, but organized local pressure is what usually moves the needle first.