39 of 46 Los Angeles County agencies are fully encrypted
46 public safety agencies in Los Angeles County, California have encrypted their radio communications. 85% Encrypted
Radio systems serving Los Angeles County
- United States Department of Defense (14C)
- Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA)
- Los Angeles City (STRS - Simulcast Trunked Radio System) Project 25
- Los Angeles Countywide Integrated Radio System (CWIRS)
- California Radio Interoperable System (CRIS)
- National Science and Technology Network (Mt. Lukens, Oat, Sierra)
- Long Beach
- McDermott Communications
Of 1,564 talkgroups catalogued for Los Angeles County, 375 are encrypted and 1,177 remain in the clear. A scanner can still receive the unencrypted channels.
42 of 46 records here have been checked against a primary source; 4 have not.
System and talkgroup counts come from this site's agency database and change without notice — confirm current status on RadioReference.
Encryption Technology Used in Los Angeles County
Encrypted Agencies in Los Angeles County
| Agency Name | Type | Encryption | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia Police ✓ | Police | P25 DES-OFB | Fully Encrypted |
| Azusa Police ✓ | Police | P25 DES-OFB | Fully Encrypted |
| Baldwin Park Police ✓ | Police | P25 DES-OFB | Fully Encrypted |
| Bell Police ✓ | Police | P25 DES-OFB | Fully Encrypted |
| Bell Gardens Police ✓ | Police | P25 DES-OFB | Fully Encrypted |
| Beverly Hills Police ✓ | Police | P25 DES-OFB | Fully Encrypted |
| Bob Hope (Hollywood-Burbank) Airport ✓ | Airport | P25 DES-OFB | Tactical Only |
| Burbank Police ✓ | Police | P25 DES-OFB | Fully Encrypted |
| Covina Police ✓ | Police | P25 DES-OFB | Fully Encrypted |
| Culver City Police ✓ | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Dodgers Stadium ✓ | Other | DMR Enhanced Privacy | Fully Encrypted |
| Downey Police ✓ | Police | P25 DES-OFB | Fully Encrypted |
| East San Gabriel Valley / Foothills Special Enforcement Team ✓ | Other | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted |
| El Monte Police ✓ | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| El Segundo Police ✓ | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Gardena Police ✓ | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Glendale Police ✓ | Police | P25 DES-OFB | Fully Encrypted |
| Glendora Police ✓ | Police | P25 DES-OFB | Fully Encrypted |
| Hawthorne Police ✓ | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Hermosa Beach Police ✓ | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Inglewood Police ✓ | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Irwindale Police ✓ | Police | P25 DES-OFB | Fully Encrypted |
| L.A. IMPACT Unit ✓ | Other | P25 DES-OFB | Fully Encrypted |
| La Verne Police ✓ | Police | P25 DES-OFB | Fully Encrypted |
| Los Angeles Police ✓ | Police | P25 DES-OFB | Specific Channels |
| Los Angeles World Airports Police ✓ | Police | P25 DES-OFB | Tactical Only |
| Long Beach City Police ✓ | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Manhattan Beach Police ✓ | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Monrovia Police | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Montebello Police | Police | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted |
| Monterey Park Police ✓ | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Palos Verdes Estates Police ✓ | Police | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted |
| Pasadena Police ✓ | Police | P25 DES-OFB | Fully Encrypted |
| Pasadena Public Works ✓ | Other | P25 DES-OFB | Fully Encrypted |
| Pomona Police ✓ | Police | P25 DES-OFB | Fully Encrypted |
| Port of Long Beach ✓ | Other | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Redondo Beach Police ✓ | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| San Fernando Police ✓ | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| San Gabriel Police ✓ | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Santa Monica Police ✓ | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Sierra Madre Police | Police | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted |
| South Gate Police ✓ | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Torrance Police ✓ | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| West Covina Police ✓ | Police | P25 DES-OFB | Fully Encrypted |
| Whittier Police ✓ | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Los angeles County Sheriff | Police | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Los Angeles County police radio encrypted?
39 of 46 agencies in Los Angeles County, California are fully encrypted (85%), while 7 have partial encryption.
How many police departments in Los Angeles County are encrypted?
40 police departments in Los Angeles County have implemented some level of encryption, along with 0 sheriff offices, 0 fire departments, and 0 EMS agencies.
What encryption technology does Los Angeles County use?
The most common encryption type in Los Angeles County is P25 AES-256, used by agencies for secure communications. This encryption blocks public scanner monitoring.
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