Alaska Encrypted Agencies
19 public safety agencies in Alaska have encrypted their radio communications.
RadioReference Verification
| Agency Name | County | Type | Encryption | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borough wide | State | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Brough wide | Military | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Anchorage | Fire | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Anchorage | Police | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted | |
| Borough Wide | Fire | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Anchorage | Fire | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Borough Wide | State | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Fairbanks-North Star | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Borough Wide | Federal | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Borough Wide | Federal | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Kenai Peninsula | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Anchorage | Fire | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Kenai Peninsula | Police | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted | |
| Fairbanks-North Star | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| North Slope | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Kenai | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Anchorage | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Borough Wide | Federal | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Mat-Su | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many public safety agencies in Alaska are encrypted?
19 agencies in Alaska are documented as encrypted: 17 (89%) fully encrypted and 2 with partial encryption. See the full table below for specific agencies.
Which Alaska agencies have verified encryption data?
11 of the 19 agencies listed here (58%) have been checked directly against the RadioReference API, covering 34 documented talkgroups. The rest are sourced from the community-maintained RadioReference Wiki and may be less current.
Which county in Alaska has the most encrypted agencies?
Anchorage County leads Alaska with 5 encrypted agencies (80% fully encrypted). Browse the county list below to see how your area compares.
Can I still monitor police scanners anywhere in Alaska?
Yes. 2 agencies in Alaska 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 Alaska 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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