Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation
Statewide, Wyoming
How we verified this
All seven WyoLink talkgroups in the Wyoming AG's 'Division of Criminal Investigation' category (DCI 1 through DCI 7) are individually flagged 'enc' on RadioReference's talkgroup table.
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
What This Means
A subset of this department's talkgroups are encrypted rather than the whole system. Everything outside that subset may still be audible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation radio encrypted?
Yes. Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation uses P25 AES-256 encryption. A subset of this department's talkgroups are encrypted rather than the whole system. Everything outside that subset may still be audible.
Can I listen to Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation on a police scanner?
Partially. Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation encrypts specific talkgroups rather than the whole system, so some channels may still be accessible. Check RadioReference for specific talkgroup status.
Why did Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation encrypt their radio?
Agencies cite officer safety and operational security. Those are assertions rather than findings — no local evidence is typically produced — while the effects are concrete and land straight away on anyone who relied on hearing Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation to know what was happening nearby.
Can Statewide County reverse the encryption decision?
Nothing technical prevents it. Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation operates encrypted because someone decided it should, and decisions of that kind get revisited when councils hear sustained, organised pressure rather than isolated complaints.
What can I do about Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation encryption?
File a FOIA request for Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation's radio recordings and encryption-decision paperwork, then show up to speak at a council or commission meeting. Find other residents or journalists in Statewide County who want the same access — state legislation requiring public radio access is the longer-term fix, but organized local pressure is what usually moves the needle first.