Jones County, Mississippi: Police Scanner Guide
Most police and sheriff agencies in Jones County have gone encrypted. You can still monitor fire, EMS, weather broadcasts, and any remaining unencrypted channels.
What You Can Still Monitor in Jones 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 Jones County
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| Agency | Type | Encryption |
|---|---|---|
| Ellisville Police Department | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Ellisville State School Security | school | P25 AES-256 |
| Jones County District Attorney | sheriff | P25 AES-256 |
| Jones County Emergency Management Authority | sheriff | P25 AES-256 |
| Jones County Emergency Medical Services | ems | P25 AES-256 |
| Jones County Junior College Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Jones County School District | school | P25 AES-256 |
| Jones County Sheriff's Office | sheriff | P25 AES-256 |
| Laurel Housing Authority | other | P25 AES-256 |
| Laurel Police Department | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Laurel Schools Security | school | P25 AES-256 |
| Sanderson Police Department | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Soso Police Department | police | P25 AES-256 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I monitor in Jones County, Mississippi?
Most police and sheriff agencies in Jones 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 Jones County?
Yes — 5 out of 13 agencies in Jones County use full encryption. An additional 8 use partial encryption. Fire and EMS frequently remain unencrypted.
What scanner do I need for Jones County?
For Jones 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.