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 Mar 6, 2026 Moderate confidence
19 Total Talkgroups
3 Encrypted
1 Mixed
15 Unencrypted
18% 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
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