City of Westmoreland Police/Fire Department
Sumner, Tennessee
How we verified this
As of August 2026 RadioReference lists every Westmoreland police and fire talkgroup on the Sumner County Public Safety (TN) system — police dispatch, three police tactical channels, fire dispatch and fire tactical — as encrypted.
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
Sumner County Context
City of Westmoreland Police/Fire Department isn't an outlier here: 6 of the 6 public-safety agencies we track in Sumner County are fully encrypted (100%), so most departments nearby have made the same move.
See every agency we track in Sumner County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
This agency encrypts all of its radio communications, including routine dispatch. The public, journalists, and even other first responders can't monitor its activity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Westmoreland Police/Fire Department radio encrypted?
Yes — City of Westmoreland Police/Fire Department's radio system runs on P25 AES-256 encryption. This agency encrypts all of its radio communications, including routine dispatch. The public, journalists, and even other first responders can't monitor its activity.
Can I listen to City of Westmoreland Police/Fire Department on a police scanner?
No. City of Westmoreland Police/Fire Department has fully encrypted their radio communications using P25 AES-256. No consumer scanner can decode encrypted transmissions.
Why did City of Westmoreland Police/Fire Department encrypt their radio?
Officer safety and operational security are the reasons agencies give. What rarely comes with that explanation is Sumner County-specific evidence that open communications ever caused a problem, while the loss of public oversight and the friction with still-unencrypted neighboring agencies are both immediate and real.
Can Sumner County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes. Whoever made this call for City of Westmoreland Police/Fire Department 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 City of Westmoreland Police/Fire Department encryption?
Start local: show up when Sumner County officials discuss the budget for City of Westmoreland Police/Fire Department, and ask specifically why full encryption was chosen over a delayed feed or tactical-only approach. File a FOIA request for recordings or policy documents, and connect with others nearby who want the same information — a coordinated ask carries more weight than an individual one.