All 10 listed San Bernardino County agencies are encrypted
10 public safety agencies in San Bernardino County, California have encrypted their radio communications. 100% Encrypted
Radio encryption in San Bernardino County
All 10 agencies tracked in San Bernardino County encrypt every monitored channel, all using P25 AES-256: Barstow, Chino, Fontana, Montclair and Upland police, San Bernardino Community College District Police, the San Bernardino County Sheriff and County Coroner, the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, and American Medical Response. Nine of those 10 records are verified against RadioReference; only the AMR entry is unverified. The wider catalogue is far less closed off — 160 of 184 talkgroups are in the clear, with 24 encrypted — across the San Bernardino County system, Caltrans District 7/8/12, Southern California Edison, Fisher Wireless TeamTalk, Radio Communication Service, Mobile Relay Associates at Sunset Ridge, the National Science and Technology Network at Sunset Peak, and Touch Tel Mobile on 217 MHz at Santiago Peak.
Compiled from this site's agency database. Encryption status changes without notice — confirm any specific agency on RadioReference.
Radio systems serving San Bernardino County
- San Bernardino County
- Mobile Relay Associates (Sunset Ridge)
- National Science and Technology Network (Sunset Peak)
- Touch Tel Mobile (217 Mhz Santiago Peak)
- Radio Communication Service
- Fisher Wireless TeamTalk
- Caltrans (District 7/8/12)
- Southern California Edison
Of 184 talkgroups catalogued for San Bernardino County, 24 are encrypted and 160 remain in the clear. A scanner can still receive the unencrypted channels.
9 of 10 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 San Bernardino County
Encrypted Agencies in San Bernardino County
| Agency Name | Type | Encryption | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Medical Response | Ems | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Barstow Police ✓ | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Chino Police ✓ | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Fontana Police ✓ | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Montclair Police ✓ | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| San Bernardino Community College District Police ✓ | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| San Bernardino County Coroner ✓ | Sheriff | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| San Bernardino County Sheriff ✓ | Sheriff | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| San Manuel Band Of Mission Indians ✓ | Other | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Upland Police Department ✓ | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is San Bernardino County police radio encrypted?
Yes, all 10 public safety agencies in San Bernardino County, California have fully encrypted their radio communications.
Can I listen to San Bernardino County Sheriff on a scanner?
The San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino County are encrypted?
6 police departments in San Bernardino County have implemented some level of encryption, along with 2 sheriff offices, 0 fire departments, and 1 EMS agencies.
What encryption technology does San Bernardino County use?
The most common encryption type in San Bernardino County is P25 AES-256, used by agencies for secure communications. This encryption blocks public scanner monitoring.
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