Buckeye Police
Maricopa, Arizona
How we verified this
As of August 2026 RadioReference lists Buckeye PD 1, Buckeye PD 2, Buckeye PD A and Buckeye PD B on the Regional Wireless Cooperative (RWC) as encrypted ("D Enc"), while Buckeye PD Alt and Buckeye PD Event remain in the clear.
Encryption Details
Maricopa County Context
Buckeye Police isn't an outlier here: 8 of the 10 public-safety agencies we track in Maricopa County are fully encrypted (80%), so most departments nearby have made the same move.
See every agency we track in Maricopa County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
Coverage here is uneven — parts of the system are locked and parts are open, so a scanner gives you an incomplete rather than an empty picture.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Buckeye Police radio encrypted?
Yes. Buckeye Police uses P25 AES encryption. Coverage here is uneven — parts of the system are locked and parts are open, so a scanner gives you an incomplete rather than an empty picture.
Can I listen to Buckeye Police on a police scanner?
Partially. Buckeye Police encrypts some of its talkgroups while leaving others open, so some channels may still be accessible. Check RadioReference for specific talkgroup status.
Why did Buckeye Police encrypt their radio?
Agencies cite officer safety and operational security. Those are assertions rather than findings — no local evidence is typically produced — while the effects are concrete and land straight away on anyone who relied on hearing Buckeye Police to know what was happening nearby.
Can Maricopa County reverse the encryption decision?
Nothing technical prevents it. Buckeye Police operates encrypted because someone decided it should, and decisions of that kind get revisited when councils hear sustained, organised pressure rather than isolated complaints.
What can I do about Buckeye Police encryption?
File a FOIA request for Buckeye Police's radio recordings and encryption-decision paperwork, then show up to speak at a council or commission meeting. Find other residents or journalists in Maricopa County who want the same access — state legislation requiring public radio access is the longer-term fix, but organized local pressure is what usually moves the needle first.