Aurora Police Department
Adams/Arapahoe/Douglas, Colorado
How we verified this
As of August 2026 RadioReference lists all Aurora Police talkgroups on the city's Aurora trunked system — all-call, District 1-3 dispatch, services and every tactical channel — as encrypted.
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
Adams/Arapahoe/Douglas County Context
Adams/Arapahoe/Douglas County is a mixed picture: 1 of 2 agencies we track here are fully encrypted (50%), which means some neighboring departments are still audible on a scanner.
See every agency we track in Adams/Arapahoe/Douglas County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
All traffic, including the day-to-day dispatch that used to be the public's window into police activity, now runs encrypted. Nothing from this department is receivable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aurora Police Department radio encrypted?
Yes — Aurora Police Department's radio system runs on P25 AES encryption. All traffic, including the day-to-day dispatch that used to be the public's window into police activity, now runs encrypted. Nothing from this department is receivable.
Can I listen to Aurora Police Department on a police scanner?
No. Aurora Police Department has fully encrypted their radio communications using P25 AES. No consumer scanner can decode encrypted transmissions.
Why did Aurora Police Department 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 Adams/Arapahoe/Douglas 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 Adams/Arapahoe/Douglas County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes. Whoever made this call for Aurora Police Department can also unmake it; there's no technical lock-in. The approach that has worked elsewhere combines public-records requests, direct council pressure, and a coordinated local coalition.
What can I do about Aurora Police Department encryption?
Start local: show up when Adams/Arapahoe/Douglas County officials discuss the budget for Aurora Police Department, 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.