Castle Rock Police Department
Douglas, Colorado
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
View 7 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2206 | Castle Rock PD 4 | Police 4 | Encrypted |
| 1030 | DCS-RCHS 1 | Rock Canyon High School 1 | Encrypted |
| 1032 | DCS-RCHS 2 | Rock Canyon High School 2 | Encrypted |
| 2201 | Castle Rock PD 1 | Police 1 | Encrypted |
| 2203 | Castle Rock PD 2 | Police 2 | Encrypted |
| 2205 | Castle Rock PD 3 | Police 3 | Encrypted |
| 1865 | DCS-CR Reg Admn | Castle Rock Regional Admin | Encrypted |
Verification Status
We do have per-talkgroup data for Castle Rock Police Department from the RadioReference API, and used it to set the encryption scope shown above — but no additional human-reviewed source (a live feed check or a dated news account) has been recorded for this record, so treat it as a data-quality correction rather than an independently confirmed verification. Check the live RadioReference database directly for current status.
If you monitor Castle Rock Police Department directly or have more current information, the fastest way to fix this is to update the RadioReference Wiki entry — our data pulls from there and from the RadioReference API on a regular refresh cycle.
Douglas County Context
Douglas County is a mixed picture: 1 of 4 agencies we track here are fully encrypted (25%), which means some neighboring departments are still audible on a scanner.
See every agency we track in Douglas County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
This agency is listed as encrypting some communications while leaving others open. The per-channel breakdown is unverified — check RadioReference for current status.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Castle Rock Police Department radio encrypted?
Castle Rock Police Department is listed in our records with P25 ADP encryption — a listing we haven't yet verified against live talkgroup data. This agency is listed as encrypting some communications while leaving others open. The per-channel breakdown is unverified — check RadioReference for current status.
Can I listen to Castle Rock Police Department on a police scanner?
Possibly. Our database lists Castle Rock Police Department as encrypting some of its talkgroups while leaving others open, which would leave some channels accessible. The listing is unverified — check RadioReference for specific talkgroup status.
Why do agencies like Castle Rock Police Department encrypt their radio?
Departments typically point to officer safety and operational security. Neither claim tends to come with evidence specific to Douglas County; what's verifiable is what's lost — journalists can't monitor police department activity in real time, and coordination with agencies that stay unencrypted gets harder.
Can Douglas 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 Castle Rock Police Department encryption?
Contact the officials who oversee Castle Rock Police Department's budget directly and ask why full encryption was chosen over partial alternatives. Pair that with a FOIA request for recordings and policy records, and look for an existing coalition in Douglas County, or start one, since agencies respond differently to organized, sustained pressure than to individual complaints.