Kennett Police Department
Dunklin, Missouri
How we verified this
As of August 2026 RadioReference shows only Kennett Police's tactical channel encrypted on MOSWIN — "4722 | 1272 | D Enc | Kenn Police Tac | Kennett Police: Tactical" — while "4720 | 1270 | D | Kenn Police Disp | Kennett Police: Dispatch" and the department's Ops and Event Ops talkgroups remain plain "D" in the clear.
Encryption Details
Dunklin County Context
Of the 2 public-safety agencies we track in Dunklin County, Kennett Police Department is currently the only one we have flagged as encrypted.
See every agency we track in Dunklin County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
Tactical channels are encrypted while routine dispatch is not, so day-to-day activity may still be audible even though special operations are not.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kennett Police Department radio encrypted?
Yes. Kennett Police Department uses P25 AES-256 encryption. Tactical channels are encrypted while routine dispatch is not, so day-to-day activity may still be audible even though special operations are not.
Can I listen to Kennett Police Department on a police scanner?
Partially. Kennett Police Department encrypts its tactical channels, so some channels may still be accessible. Check RadioReference for specific talkgroup status.
Why did Kennett Police Department encrypt their radio?
The reasons offered are almost always the same two: officer safety and operational security. Whether either was tested against a real Dunklin County incident is rarely part of the public record, whereas the consequences are easy to observe — no real-time accountability, and neighbouring agencies still in the clear left working around the gap.
Can Dunklin County reverse the encryption decision?
Nothing technical prevents it. Kennett 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 Kennett Police Department encryption?
Put the question to whoever signs off on Kennett Police Department's radio budget: why full encryption rather than a delayed feed or tactical-only channels? File for the recordings and the decision documents alongside it, and link up with neighbours and local reporters in Dunklin County so the ask arrives as a group rather than a one-off.