North Pole Police Department
Fairbanks-North Star, Alaska
How we verified this
As of August 2026 the single North Pole Police talkgroup RadioReference lists on Alaska Land Mobile Radio (ALMR), "23402 NorthPole PD — D Enc", is encrypted, while North Pole Fire ("23430 NP FD 1 — D") is in the clear.
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
Fairbanks-North Star County Context
North Pole Police Department isn't an outlier here: 2 of the 2 public-safety agencies we track in Fairbanks-North Star County are fully encrypted (100%), so most departments nearby have made the same move.
See every agency we track in Fairbanks-North Star County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
All traffic, including the day-to-day dispatch that used to be the public's window into police activity, now runs encrypted. Nothing from this department is receivable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is North Pole Police Department radio encrypted?
Yes — North Pole Police Department's radio system runs on P25 AES-256 encryption. All traffic, including the day-to-day dispatch that used to be the public's window into police activity, now runs encrypted. Nothing from this department is receivable.
Can I listen to North Pole Police Department on a police scanner?
No. North Pole Police Department has fully encrypted their radio communications using P25 AES-256. No consumer scanner can decode encrypted transmissions.
Why did North Pole Police Department encrypt their radio?
Ask why, and the answer is usually officer safety, sometimes operational security. What is harder to obtain is any documented case in Fairbanks-North Star County where an open channel caused harm. The costs need no such documentation: reporting on police department response slows down, and mutual-aid coordination gets more awkward, immediately.
Can Fairbanks-North Star County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes. Whoever made this call for North Pole Police Department can also unmake it; there's no technical lock-in. The approach that has worked elsewhere combines public-records requests, direct council pressure, and a coordinated local coalition.
What can I do about North Pole Police Department encryption?
Start local: show up when Fairbanks-North Star County officials discuss the budget for North Pole Police Department, and ask specifically why full encryption was chosen over a delayed feed or tactical-only approach. File a FOIA request for recordings or policy documents, and connect with others nearby who want the same information — a coordinated ask carries more weight than an individual one.