Cherry Hills Village Police Department
Arapahoe, Colorado
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
View 2 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3059 | Cherry Hills PD1 | Police 1 | Encrypted |
| 3060 | Cherry Hills PD2 | Police 2 | Encrypted |
Verification Status
We do have per-talkgroup data for Cherry Hills Village 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 Cherry Hills Village 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.
Arapahoe County Context
Arapahoe County is a mixed picture: 2 of 9 agencies we track here are fully encrypted (22%), which means some neighboring departments are still audible on a scanner.
See every agency we track in Arapahoe County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
Our records list a mix here: some talkgroups encrypted, others not. The listing is unverified, so confirm what is audible at RadioReference.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cherry Hills Village Police Department radio encrypted?
Our database lists Cherry Hills Village Police Department as using P25 ADP encryption, though this listing is unverified. Our records list a mix here: some talkgroups encrypted, others not. The listing is unverified, so confirm what is audible at RadioReference.
Can I listen to Cherry Hills Village Police Department on a police scanner?
Possibly. Our database lists Cherry Hills Village 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 Cherry Hills Village Police Department encrypt their radio?
Agencies cite officer safety and operational security. Those are assertions rather than findings — no local evidence is typically produced — while the effects are concrete and land straight away on anyone who relied on hearing Cherry Hills Village Police Department to know what was happening nearby.
Can Arapahoe County reverse the encryption decision?
It can. The radios support open and encrypted operation equally well, so this is a configuration and a policy, not a constraint — and policies set by Arapahoe County officials are policies those officials can revisit when constituents press for it.
What can I do about Cherry Hills Village Police Department encryption?
File a FOIA request for Cherry Hills Village Police Department's radio recordings and encryption-decision paperwork, then show up to speak at a council or commission meeting. Find other residents or journalists in Arapahoe County who want the same access — state legislation requiring public radio access is the longer-term fix, but organized local pressure is what usually moves the needle first.