Vallejo Police
Solano, California
How we verified this
As of August 2026 RadioReference lists Vallejo Police Patrol 2, Traffic and SWAT on EBRCS as encrypted while Patrol 1 — the main dispatch talkgroup — is listed unencrypted and is carried on an active Broadcastify feed.
Encryption Details
Solano County Context
Of the 2 public-safety agencies we track in Solano County, Vallejo Police is currently the only one we have flagged as encrypted.
See every agency we track in Solano County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
Encryption here is a mixed bag: some talkgroups are locked, others aren't. It varies by channel and by what the department is doing at the time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Vallejo Police radio encrypted?
Yes — Vallejo Police's radio system runs on P25 AES-256 encryption. Encryption here is a mixed bag: some talkgroups are locked, others aren't. It varies by channel and by what the department is doing at the time.
Can I listen to Vallejo Police on a police scanner?
Partially. Vallejo 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 Vallejo Police encrypt their radio?
Ask why, and the answer is usually officer safety, sometimes operational security. What is harder to obtain is any documented case in Solano County where an open channel caused harm. The costs need no such documentation: reporting on police department response slows down, and mutual-aid coordination gets more awkward, immediately.
Can Solano County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes, and some departments already have. Because encryption here is a choice rather than a technical necessity, the path back runs through the same people who chose it: budget hearings, records requests, and residents who keep asking in public.
What can I do about Vallejo Police encryption?
Start local: show up when Solano County officials discuss the budget for Vallejo Police, and ask specifically why full encryption was chosen over a delayed feed or tactical-only approach. File a FOIA request for recordings or policy documents, and connect with others nearby who want the same information — a coordinated ask carries more weight than an individual one.