City of Mount Pleasant
Titus, Texas
How we verified this
As of August 2026 RadioReference flags Mount Pleasant Police SWAT and Police CID as encrypted on TxWARN while Police Ch. 1 Dispatch, Police Ch. 2 Tactical and the city fire channels are listed in the clear, matching the recorded scope.
Encryption Details
What This Means
Only the tactical side is closed. SWAT callouts and sensitive operations are encrypted; ordinary calls for service may still reach a scanner.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Mount Pleasant radio encrypted?
Yes — City of Mount Pleasant's radio system runs on P25 AES-256 encryption. Only the tactical side is closed. SWAT callouts and sensitive operations are encrypted; ordinary calls for service may still reach a scanner.
Can I listen to City of Mount Pleasant on a police scanner?
Partially. City of Mount Pleasant encrypts its tactical channels, so some channels may still be accessible. Check RadioReference for specific talkgroup status.
Why did City of Mount Pleasant encrypt their radio?
Officer safety and operational security are the reasons agencies give. What rarely comes with that explanation is Titus 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 Titus County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes. Encryption is a policy choice made by department leadership or elected officials, not a technical requirement, so it can be reversed the same way. Public pressure, city council advocacy, and organized local coalitions have reversed encryption decisions elsewhere.
What can I do about City of Mount Pleasant encryption?
Contact the officials who oversee City of Mount Pleasant's budget directly and ask why full encryption was chosen over partial alternatives. Pair that with a FOIA request for recordings and policy records, and look for an existing coalition in Titus County, or start one, since agencies respond differently to organized, sustained pressure than to individual complaints.