Alabama Encrypted Agencies
74 public safety agencies in Alabama have encrypted their radio communications.
RadioReference Verification
| Agency Name | County | Type | Encryption | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talladega | Military | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Etowah | Other | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Etowah | Ems | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Lee | Fire | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted | |
| Lee | Police | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted | |
| Baldwin | Sheriff | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Barbour | Sheriff | NEXEDGE | Fully Encrypted | |
| Jefferson | Police | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted | |
| Calhoun | Fire | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Calhoun | Fire | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Calhoun | Sheriff | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Calhoun | Sheriff | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Calhoun | Sheriff | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Calhoun | Fire | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Cherokee | Sheriff | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Talladega | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Etowah | Fire | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Elmore | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Baldwin | Police | NXDN Scrambling | Dispatch Only | |
| Houston | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Elmore | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Calhoun | Fire | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Elmore | Sheriff | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted | |
| Etowah | Sheriff | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Barbour | Fire | NEXEDGE | Fully Encrypted | |
| Barbour | Police | NEXEDGE | Fully Encrypted | |
| Baldwin | Police | NXDN Scrambling | Fully Encrypted | |
| Jefferson | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Etowah | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Calhoun | Fire | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Calhoun | Fire | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Calhouun | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Baldwin | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Jefferson | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Jefferson | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Madison | Ems | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Madison | Police | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted | |
| Calhoun | Fire | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Madison | Fire | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Madison | Sheriff | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted | |
| Madison | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Calhoun | Fire | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Mobile | Sheriff | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Mobile | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Montgomery | Fire | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Calhoun | Fire | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Lee | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Calhoun | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Russell | Fire | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Russell | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Mobile | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Russell | Sheriff | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Etowah | Fire | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Etowah | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Calhoun | Fire | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Mobile | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Mobile | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Shelby | Sheriff | P25 ADP | Tactical Only | |
| Shelby | Sheriff | P25 ADP | Tactical Only | |
| Baldwin | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Calhoun | Fire | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Calhoun | Fire | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| St. Clair | Fire | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted | |
| St. Clair | Police | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted | |
| St. Clair | Other | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted | |
| Talladega | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Talladega | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Talladega | Sheriff | P25 AES-256 | Tactical Only | |
| Jefferson | Other | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Jefferson | Police | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted | |
| Calhoun | Fire | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Calhoun | Police | P25 AES-256 | Specific Channels | |
| Elmore | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Baldwin | Police | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many public safety agencies in Alabama are encrypted?
74 agencies in Alabama are documented as encrypted: 62 (84%) fully encrypted and 12 with partial encryption. See the full table below for specific agencies.
Which Alabama agencies have verified encryption data?
51 of the 74 agencies listed here (69%) have been checked directly against the RadioReference API, covering 650 documented talkgroups. The rest are sourced from the community-maintained RadioReference Wiki and may be less current.
Which county in Alabama has the most encrypted agencies?
Calhoun County leads Alabama with 19 encrypted agencies (95% fully encrypted). Browse the county list below to see how your area compares.
Can I still monitor police scanners anywhere in Alabama?
Yes. 12 agencies in Alabama have only partial encryption, and fire/EMS channels frequently stay open even in counties where police departments have gone dark. Use the filters below to find what's still accessible.
Can Alabama residents get an encryption decision reversed?
Yes — encryption is a local policy decision, not a technical requirement. Communities in other states have reversed encryption decisions through sustained city council pressure and public-records requests; see our guide on fighting encryption for the specific tactics that have worked.
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