West Virginia State Police
Stateide, West Virginia
How we verified this
As of August 2026 West Virginia State Police statewide dispatch stays in the clear on the WV SIRN — "9099 | WVSP St Wide Dsp | Statewide - Dispatch" is plain "D", as are the pursuit and Special Operations channels — while RadioReference marks all six talkgroups "9025 | WVSP Tac 1" through "9035 | WVSP Tac 6" as "D Enc".
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 West Virginia State Police radio encrypted?
Yes — West Virginia State Police'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 West Virginia State Police on a police scanner?
Partially. West Virginia State Police encrypts its tactical channels, so some channels may still be accessible. Check RadioReference for specific talkgroup status.
Why did West Virginia State Police encrypt their radio?
Officer safety and operational security are the reasons agencies give. What rarely comes with that explanation is Stateide 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 Stateide County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes, and some departments already have. Because encryption here is a choice rather than a technical necessity, the path back runs through the same people who chose it: budget hearings, records requests, and residents who keep asking in public.
What can I do about West Virginia State Police encryption?
Ask for the paperwork first — the policy that authorised encryption for West Virginia State Police, 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 Stateide County with you.