Desoto County, Mississippi: Police Scanner Guide
Most police and sheriff agencies in Desoto County have gone encrypted. You can still monitor fire, EMS, weather broadcasts, and any remaining unencrypted channels.
What You Can Still Monitor in Desoto County
- Fire dispatch — most fire departments stay on open radio even when police go encrypted
- EMS / ambulance dispatch — emergency medical services often remain unencrypted for interoperability
- NOAA Weather Radio — direct NWS broadcasts on 162.400–162.550 MHz
- Public works & utilities — city maintenance, road crews, and utilities typically unencrypted
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Agencies in Desoto County
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| Agency | Type | Encryption |
|---|---|---|
| Eudora Fire Department | fire | P25 AES-256 |
| Fairhaven Fire Department | fire | P25 AES-256 |
| Lewisville Fire Department | fire | P25 AES-256 |
| Love Fire Department | fire | P25 AES-256 |
| Nesbitt Fire Department | fire | P25 AES-256 |
| Olive Branch Fire Department | fire | P25 AES-256 |
| Olive Branch Police Department | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Southhaven Fire Department | fire | P25 AES-256 |
| Southhaven Police Departemnt | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Walls Fire Department | fire | P25 AES-256 |
| Walls Police Department | police | P25 AES-256 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I monitor in Desoto County, Mississippi?
Most police and sheriff agencies in Desoto County have gone encrypted. You can still monitor fire, EMS, weather broadcasts, and any remaining unencrypted channels. Check the local fire and EMS frequencies which often remain unencrypted even when police go encrypted.
Is police radio encrypted in Desoto County?
Yes — 7 out of 11 agencies in Desoto County use full encryption. An additional 4 use partial encryption. Fire and EMS frequently remain unencrypted.
What scanner do I need for Desoto County?
For Desoto County, we recommend a scanner that covers VHF and UHF frequencies for fire, EMS, and weather — the Uniden BC125AT is the best value. For broader exploration, the RTL-SDR V4 with free SDRTrunk software can scan the full spectrum.