Cameron Police Department
Marshall, West Virginia
How we verified this
As of August 2026 RadioReference lists "2426 | Cameron PD | Cameron Police - Dispatch" on the WV SIRN in the clear and marks only "2485 | Cameron PD Pv | Cameron Police - Private" as "D Enc".
Encryption Details
Marshall County Context
Of the 20 public-safety agencies we track in Marshall County, Cameron Police Department is currently the only one we have flagged as encrypted.
See every agency we track in Marshall County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
Coverage here is uneven — parts of the system are locked and parts are open, so a scanner gives you an incomplete rather than an empty picture.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cameron Police Department radio encrypted?
Yes. Cameron Police Department uses P25 AES-256 encryption. Coverage here is uneven — parts of the system are locked and parts are open, so a scanner gives you an incomplete rather than an empty picture.
Can I listen to Cameron Police Department on a police scanner?
Partially. Cameron Police Department encrypts some of its talkgroups while leaving others open, so some channels may still be accessible. Check RadioReference for specific talkgroup status.
Why did Cameron Police Department encrypt their radio?
The standard justification nationwide is officer safety and operational security, regardless of whether a documented local incident ever required it. The tradeoff that follows is consistent too: public oversight drops, and reporters lose the ability to track police department response as it happens.
Can Marshall County reverse the encryption decision?
It can. The radios support open and encrypted operation equally well, so this is a configuration and a policy, not a constraint — and policies set by Marshall County officials are policies those officials can revisit when constituents press for it.
What can I do about Cameron Police Department encryption?
File a FOIA request for Cameron Police Department's radio recordings and encryption-decision paperwork, then show up to speak at a council or commission meeting. Find other residents or journalists in Marshall County who want the same access — state legislation requiring public radio access is the longer-term fix, but organized local pressure is what usually moves the needle first.