Sheriff's Office Fully Encrypted
Clay County Sheriff's Office
Clay, Missouri
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope All operations including dispatch-fully encrypted as of 2/7/23
Technical Details P25 AES-256
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Jan 2, 2026 Moderate confidence
12 Total Talkgroups
8 Encrypted
4 Unencrypted
67% Encrypted
Radio System: Metropolitan Area Regional Radio System (MARRS), MotoNet CP+ (DMR)
View 8 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34300 | Clay County SO 1 | Sheriff Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 34301 | Clay County SO 2 | Sheriff 2 | Encrypted |
| 34302 | Clay County SO 3 | Sheriff 3 | Encrypted |
| 34303 | Clay County SO 4 | Sheriff 4 | Encrypted |
| 34304 | Clay County SO 5 | Sheriff 5 | Encrypted |
| 34305 | Clay County SO 6 | Sheriff 6 | Encrypted |
| 34306 | Clay County SO 7 | Sheriff 7 - Court Security | Encrypted |
| 34307 | Clay County SO 8 | Sheriff 8 - Drug Squad | 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
Take Action
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