Arkansas Encrypted Agencies
42 public safety agencies in Arkansas have encrypted their radio communications.
RadioReference Verification
| Agency Name | County | Type | Encryption | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark | Police | DMR Enhanced Privacy | Fully Encrypted | |
| Pope | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Ashley | Sheriff | DMR Enhanced Privacy | Fully Encrypted | |
| Independence | Police | Analog Voice Inversion | Fully Encrypted | |
| Benton | Sheriff | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Hot Springs | Fire | DMR Enhanced Privacy | Tactical Only | |
| Bradley | Sheriff | DMR Enhanced Privacy | Fully Encrypted | |
| Saline | Police | P25 ADP | Tactical Only | |
| Calhoun | Sheriff | DMR Enhanced Privacy | Fully Encrypted | |
| Ouachita | Police | DMR Enhanced Privacy | Fully Encrypted | |
| Clark | Sheriff | DMR Enhanced Privacy | Fully Encrypted | |
| Columbia | Sheriff | DMR Enhanced Privacy | Specific Channels | |
| Dallas | Sheriff | DMR Enhanced Privacy | Fully Encrypted | |
| Drew | Sheriff | DMR Enhanced Privacy | Fully Encrypted | |
| Garland | Sheriff | P25 AES-256 | Tactical Only | |
| Washington | Police | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted | |
| Dallas | Police | DMR Enhanced Privacy | Fully Encrypted | |
| Sebastian | Military | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Sebastian | Police | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted | |
| Poinsett | Police | Analog Voice Inversion | Fully Encrypted | |
| Hempstead | Fire | DMR Enhanced Privacy | Fully Encrypted | |
| Garland | Fire | DMR Enhanced Privacy | Fully Encrypted | |
| Poinsett | Police | DMR Enhanced Privacy | Fully Encrypted | |
| Lincoln | Sheriff | DMR Enhanced Privacy | Fully Encrypted | |
| Pulaski | Police | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted | |
| Hot Springs | Police | DMR Enhanced Privacy | Fully Encrypted | |
| Drew | Police | DMR Enhanced Privacy | Fully Encrypted | |
| Conway | Police | DMR Basic Privacy | Tactical Only | |
| Pulaski | Police | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted | |
| Ouachita | Sheriff | DMR Enhanced Privacy | Fully Encrypted | |
| Pike | Fire | DMR Enhanced Privacy | Fully Encrypted | |
| Pike | Sheriff | DMR Enhanced Privacy | Partially Encrypted | |
| Pope | Police | P25 AES | Fully Encrypted | |
| White | Police | Analog Voice Inversion | Specific Channels | |
| Hot Springs | Fire | DMR Enhanced Privacy | Tactical Only | |
| Independence | Fire | NXDN Scrambling | Tactical Only | |
| Lincoln | Police | DMR Enhanced Privacy | Fully Encrypted | |
| Hot Springs | Fire | DMR Enhanced Privacy | Tactical Only | |
| Poinsett | Police | NXDN Scrambling | Fully Encrypted | |
| Statewide | Federal | P25 AES-256 | Specific Channels | |
| Bradley | Police | DMR Enhanced Privacy | Fully Encrypted | |
| Mississippi | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many public safety agencies in Arkansas are encrypted?
42 agencies in Arkansas are documented as encrypted: 29 (69%) fully encrypted and 13 with partial encryption. See the full table below for specific agencies.
Which Arkansas agencies have verified encryption data?
28 of the 42 agencies listed here (67%) have been checked directly against the RadioReference API, covering 244 documented talkgroups. The rest are sourced from the community-maintained RadioReference Wiki and may be less current.
Which county in Arkansas has the most encrypted agencies?
Hot Springs County leads Arkansas with 4 encrypted agencies (25% fully encrypted). Browse the county list below to see how your area compares.
Can I still monitor police scanners anywhere in Arkansas?
Yes. 13 agencies in Arkansas 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 Arkansas 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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