Sheriff's Office Fully Encrypted
Wood County Sheriff
Wood, West Virginia
Encryption Details
Encryption Type Unknown
Scope All Operations
Technical Details DES
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Jan 2, 2026 Moderate confidence
18 Total Talkgroups
3 Encrypted
1 Mixed
14 Unencrypted
19% Encrypted
Radio System: WV SIRN: West Virginia Statewide Interoperable Radio Network
View 4 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7123 | Wood Co SO Pv | Sheriff - Private (Partial Encrypted) | Mixed |
| 7107 | Wood Co Sheriff | Sheriff - Dispatch (Encrypted) | Encrypted |
| 7117 | Wood Co LE ALL | Law - Countywide (Encrypted) | Encrypted |
| 7145 | Wood Co TskForce | County - Task Force (Encrypted) | Encrypted |
What This Means
This agency encrypts all of their radio communications, including routine dispatch. The public, journalists, and even other first responders cannot monitor their activities.
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
- Other first responders may face interoperability challenges during emergencies
Take Action
Want to help restore transparency to Wood County? Here's how you can make a difference: