Wyoming Department of Transportation
Statewide, Wyoming
How we verified this
As of August 2026 the Wyoming Department of Transportation encrypts only its six "Secure" talkgroups on WyoLink per RadioReference — "6582 | DOT SS | Statewide Secure | D Enc" plus one per district — while the statewide all-call, district dispatch and dozens of location channels such as "6571 | DOT 1 | District 1 - Dispatch - Laramie (SE WY) | D" remain in the clear.
Encryption Details
What This Means
Encryption here is a mixed bag: some talkgroups are locked, others aren't. It varies by channel and by what the department is doing at the time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wyoming Department of Transportation radio encrypted?
Yes — Wyoming Department of Transportation's radio system runs on P25 AES-256 encryption. Encryption here is a mixed bag: some talkgroups are locked, others aren't. It varies by channel and by what the department is doing at the time.
Can I listen to Wyoming Department of Transportation on a police scanner?
Partially. Wyoming Department of Transportation encrypts some of its talkgroups while leaving others open, so some channels may still be accessible. Check RadioReference for specific talkgroup status.
Why did Wyoming Department of Transportation encrypt their radio?
Ask why, and the answer is usually officer safety, sometimes operational security. What is harder to obtain is any documented case in Statewide County where an open channel caused harm. The costs need no such documentation: reporting on transit authority response slows down, and mutual-aid coordination gets more awkward, immediately.
Can Statewide 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 Wyoming Department of Transportation encryption?
Contact the officials who oversee Wyoming Department of Transportation's budget directly and ask why full encryption was chosen over partial alternatives. Pair that with a FOIA request for recordings and policy records, and look for an existing coalition in Statewide County, or start one, since agencies respond differently to organized, sustained pressure than to individual complaints.