West Virginia Encrypted Agencies
50 public safety agencies in West Virginia have encrypted their radio communications.
RadioReference Verification
| Agency Name | County | Type | Encryption | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall | Police | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted | |
| Statewide | Federal | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Raleigh | Fire | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Berkeley County Fire | Fire | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted | |
| Berkeley | Sheriff | P25 AES-256 | Tactical Only | |
| Marshall | Fire | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted | |
| Boone | Sheriff | P25 AES-256 | Tactical Only | |
| Brooke | Sheriff | P25 AES-256 | Tactical Only | |
| Marshall | Fire | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted | |
| Marshall | Police | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted | |
| Jefferson | Police | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted | |
| Raleigh | Fire | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted | |
| Marshall | Fire | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted | |
| Marshall | Fire | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted | |
| Marshall | Fire | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted | |
| Marshall | Police | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted | |
| Hampshire | Sheriff | P25 AES-256 | Tactical Only | |
| Jefferson | Police | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted | |
| Harrison | Sheriff | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted | |
| Jackson | Sheriff | P25 AES-256 | Tactical Only | |
| Jefferson | Ems | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Jefferson | Fire | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted | |
| Jefferson | Sheriff | P25 AES-256 | Tactical Only | |
| Kawnaha | Sheriff | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Marshall | Fire | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted | |
| Mason | Sheriff | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted | |
| Marshall | Sheriff | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted | |
| McDowell | Sheriff | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted | |
| Mineral | Sheriff | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted | |
| Marshall | Fire | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted | |
| Marshall | Police | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted | |
| Marshall | Fire | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted | |
| Marshall | Police | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted | |
| Marshall | Fire | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted | |
| Marshall | Fire | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted | |
| Ohio | Sheriff | P25 AES-256 | Tactical Only | |
| Jefferson | Police | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted | |
| Nicholas | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Marshall | Fire | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted | |
| Marshall | Fire | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted | |
| Marshall | Fire | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted | |
| Nicholas | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Statewide | Federal | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted | |
| Statewide | Other | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted | |
| Marshall | Fire | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted | |
| Stateide | Police | P25 AES-256 | Tactical Only | |
| Ohio | Police | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted | |
| Wood | Sheriff | Unknown | Fully Encrypted | |
| Wood | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Wood | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many public safety agencies in West Virginia are encrypted?
50 agencies in West Virginia are documented as encrypted: 9 (18%) fully encrypted and 41 with partial encryption. See the full table below for specific agencies.
Which West Virginia agencies have verified encryption data?
4 of the 50 agencies listed here (8%) have been checked directly against the RadioReference API, covering 93 documented talkgroups. The rest are sourced from the community-maintained RadioReference Wiki and may be less current.
Which county in West Virginia has the most encrypted agencies?
Marshall County leads West Virginia with 20 encrypted agencies (0% fully encrypted). Browse the county list below to see how your area compares.
Can I still monitor police scanners anywhere in West Virginia?
Yes. 41 agencies in West Virginia have only partial encryption, and fire/EMS channels frequently stay open even in counties where police departments have gone dark. Use the filters below to find what's still accessible.
Can West Virginia residents get an encryption decision reversed?
Yes — encryption is a local policy decision, not a technical requirement. Communities in other states have reversed encryption decisions through sustained city council pressure and public-records requests; see our guide on fighting encryption for the specific tactics that have worked.
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