Transit Authority Fully Encrypted
Missouri State Highway Patrol (Kansas City Metro)
Cass, Clay, Jackson, and Platte Counties, Missouri
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope Dispatch (MARRS System)-fully encrypted as of 2/7/23
Technical Details P25 AES-256
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
Want to help restore transparency to Cass, Clay, Jackson, and Platte Counties County? Here's how you can make a difference: