Wyoming Military Department
Statewide, Wyoming
How we verified this
As of August 2026 the Wyoming Military Department's routine WyoLink talkgroups are unencrypted in RadioReference's listing — "5002 | WANG Security | Security | D", "5003 | WANG Fire | Fire | D" and "5004 | WANG MD 1 | Military Department 1 | D" — while the 84th Civil Support Team channels are encrypted.
Encryption Details
What This Means
A defined subset of this agency's channels is encrypted. The rest of the system continues to operate in the clear.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wyoming Military Department radio encrypted?
Yes. Wyoming Military Department uses P25 AES-256 encryption. A defined subset of this agency's channels is encrypted. The rest of the system continues to operate in the clear.
Can I listen to Wyoming Military Department on a police scanner?
Partially. Wyoming Military Department encrypts specific talkgroups rather than the whole system, so some channels may still be accessible. Check RadioReference for specific talkgroup status.
Why did Wyoming Military Department encrypt their radio?
The reasons offered are almost always the same two: officer safety and operational security. Whether either was tested against a real Statewide County incident is rarely part of the public record, whereas the consequences are easy to observe — no real-time accountability, and neighbouring agencies still in the clear left working around the gap.
Can Statewide County reverse the encryption decision?
Nothing technical prevents it. Wyoming Military Department 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 Military Department encryption?
File a FOIA request for Wyoming Military Department'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.