Police Department Partially Encrypted
Wheeling Police Department
Ohio, West Virginia
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope All Operations except Dispatch
Technical Details P25 AES-256
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Mar 6, 2026 Moderate confidence
12 Total Talkgroups
5 Encrypted
7 Unencrypted
42% Encrypted
Radio System: WV SIRN: West Virginia Statewide Interoperable Radio Network
View 5 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2192 | WHG PD 2 | Wheeling Police - Ch. 2 | Encrypted |
| 2187 | WHG PD Swat | Wheeling Police Swat | Encrypted |
| 2188 | WHG PD Enc2 | Wheeling Police (encrypted) | Encrypted |
| 2189 | WHG PD Enc3 | Wheeling Police (encrypted) | Encrypted |
| 2193 | WHG PD Tac | Wheeling Police - Tactical | Encrypted |
What This Means
This agency encrypts some of their communications while leaving others open. Specific channels or operations are encrypted.
Impact on Transparency
- Journalists cannot monitor police activity for breaking news or investigative reporting
- Community members cannot track police response to incidents in their neighborhood
- Researchers cannot study police communication patterns and response times
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Wheeling Police Department Ohio, West Virginia
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