15 of 16 Monterey County agencies are fully encrypted
16 public safety agencies in Monterey County, California have encrypted their radio communications. 94% Encrypted
Radio systems serving Monterey County
- ATT (LTR)
- Fisher Wireless TeamTalk
- California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
- Monterey Bay Aquarium
- California Radio Interoperable System (CRIS)
- Monterey County
- Monterey County Trunking System
- Monterey County (P25 Phase II)
Of 74 talkgroups catalogued for Monterey County, 33 are encrypted and 40 remain in the clear. A scanner can still receive the unencrypted channels.
15 of 16 records here have been checked against a primary source; 1 has 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 Monterey County
Encrypted Agencies in Monterey County
| Agency Name | Type | Encryption | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cal State Monterey Bay Police ✓ | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Carmel Police ✓ | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Del Ray Oaks Police ✓ | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Gonzales Police ✓ | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Greenfield Police ✓ | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| King City Police ✓ | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Marina Police ✓ | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Monterey County District Attorney ✓ | Sheriff | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Monterey City Police ✓ | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Monterey County Sheriff | Sheriff | P25 AES-256 | Tactical Only |
| Pacific Grove Police ✓ | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Salinas Police ✓ | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Sand City Police ✓ | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Seaside Police ✓ | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Soledad Police ✓ | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| South Cities Police ✓ | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Monterey County police radio encrypted?
15 of 16 agencies in Monterey County, California are fully encrypted (94%), while 1 have partial encryption.
Can I listen to Monterey County Sheriff on a scanner?
The Monterey County Sheriff's Office has encrypted their radio communications using P25 AES-256. Scanner monitoring of sheriff operations is no longer possible.
How many police departments in Monterey County are encrypted?
14 police departments in Monterey County have implemented some level of encryption, along with 2 sheriff offices, 0 fire departments, and 0 EMS agencies.
What encryption technology does Monterey County use?
The most common encryption type in Monterey County is P25 AES-256, used by agencies for secure communications. This encryption blocks public scanner monitoring.
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