State Health
Statewide, Oklahoma
How we verified this
RadioReference's OKWIN page lists '1135 / State Health B / D Enc' as the department's one encrypted talkgroup while 'State Health A' (2693), 'State Health Ctl' (1139) and 'State Health' (2695) remain plain 'D' as of August 2026.
Encryption Details
What This Means
Encryption here is a mixed bag: some talkgroups are locked, others aren't. It varies by channel and by what the department is doing at the time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is State Health radio encrypted?
Yes — State Health's radio system runs on P25 AES-256 encryption. Encryption here is a mixed bag: some talkgroups are locked, others aren't. It varies by channel and by what the department is doing at the time.
Can I listen to State Health on a police scanner?
Partially. State Health encrypts some of its talkgroups while leaving others open, so some channels may still be accessible. Check RadioReference for specific talkgroup status.
Why did State Health encrypt their radio?
Departments typically point to officer safety and operational security. Neither claim tends to come with evidence specific to Statewide County; what's verifiable is what's lost — journalists can't monitor other agency activity in real time, and coordination with agencies that stay unencrypted gets harder.
Can Statewide County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes. Whoever made this call for State Health can also unmake it; there's no technical lock-in. The approach that has worked elsewhere combines public-records requests, direct council pressure, and a coordinated local coalition.
What can I do about State Health encryption?
Ask for the paperwork first — the policy that authorised encryption for State Health, 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 Statewide County with you.