Hazelwood Police
St. Louis, Missouri
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
View 2 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55339 | Hazelwood Police | Hazelwood Police: Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 55655 | Hzlw Police Sppt | Hazelwood Police: Support | Encrypted |
Verification Status
We do have per-talkgroup data for Hazelwood Police 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 Hazelwood Police 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.
St. Louis County Context
Hazelwood Police isn't an outlier here: 25 of the 32 public-safety agencies we track in St. Louis County are fully encrypted (78%), so most departments nearby have made the same move.
See every agency we track in St. Louis County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
This agency is listed as encrypting some communications while leaving others open. The per-channel breakdown is unverified — check RadioReference for current status.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hazelwood Police radio encrypted?
Hazelwood Police is listed in our records with P25 ADP encryption — a listing we haven't yet verified against live talkgroup data. This agency is listed as encrypting some communications while leaving others open. The per-channel breakdown is unverified — check RadioReference for current status.
Can I listen to Hazelwood Police on a police scanner?
Possibly. Our database lists Hazelwood Police as encrypting some of its talkgroups while leaving others open, which would leave some channels accessible. The listing is unverified — check RadioReference for specific talkgroup status.
Why do agencies like Hazelwood Police encrypt their radio?
Ask why, and the answer is usually officer safety, sometimes operational security. What is harder to obtain is any documented case in St. Louis County where an open channel caused harm. The costs need no such documentation: reporting on police department response slows down, and mutual-aid coordination gets more awkward, immediately.
Can St. Louis County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes. Encryption is a policy choice made by department leadership or elected officials, not a technical requirement, so it can be reversed the same way. Public pressure, city council advocacy, and organized local coalitions have reversed encryption decisions elsewhere.
What can I do about Hazelwood Police encryption?
Ask for the paperwork first — the policy that authorised encryption for Hazelwood Police, and the recordings themselves — because a specific request is harder to wave away than a general complaint. Then take what you learn to a council meeting, and bring others from St. Louis County with you.