Police Department Fully Encrypted
Platte Woods Police Department
Platte, Missouri
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES
Scope All operations including dispatch-fully encrypted as of 2/7/23
Technical Details P25 AES
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Jan 2, 2026 Moderate confidence
17 Total Talkgroups
8 Encrypted
1 Mixed
8 Unencrypted
50% Encrypted
Radio System: Metropolitan Area Regional Radio System (MARRS)
View 9 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34100 | Platte Co Law 1 | Sheriff Law Dispatch South | Encrypted |
| 34104 | PlatteCo LawTac1 | Sheriff Tac 1 | Encrypted |
| 34101 | Platte Co Law 2 | Sheriff Law Dispatch North | Encrypted |
| 34105 | PlatteCo LawTac2 | Sheriff Tac 2 | Encrypted |
| 34106 | PlatteCo LawTac3 | Sheriff Tac 3 | Encrypted |
| 34107 | PlatteCo LawTac4 | Sheriff Tac 4 | Encrypted |
| 34108 | PlatteCo LawTac5 | Sheriff Tac 5 | Encrypted |
| 34109 | PlatteCo LawTac6 | Sheriff Tac 6 | Encrypted |
| 34110 | PlatteCo LawTac7 | Sheriff Tac 7 | Mixed |
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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