Florence Police Department
Fremont, Colorado
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
View 9 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4410 | Florence PD 1 | Police 1 | Encrypted |
| 4411 | Florence PD 2 | Police 2 | Encrypted |
| 4412 | Florence PD Admn | Police Administration | Encrypted |
| 4413 | Florence PD Inv | Police Investigations | Encrypted |
| 4414 | Florence PD LIC | Police LIC | Encrypted |
| 4417 | Florence FD Tac | Fire Tactical | Encrypted |
| 4415 | Florence FD Disp | Fire Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 4429 | WFC FPD Disp | Western Fremont County FPD Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 4430 | WFC FPD Tac | Western Fremont County FPD Fire Tac | Encrypted |
Verification Status
We do have per-talkgroup data for Florence 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 Florence 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.
Fremont County Context
Fremont County is a mixed picture: 4 of 12 agencies we track here are fully encrypted (33%), which means some neighboring departments are still audible on a scanner.
See every agency we track in Fremont 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 Florence Police Department radio encrypted?
Florence 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 Florence Police Department on a police scanner?
Possibly. Our database lists Florence 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 Florence 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 Fremont 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 Fremont County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes. Whoever made this call for Florence 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 Florence Police Department encryption?
Contact the officials who oversee Florence 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 Fremont County, or start one, since agencies respond differently to organized, sustained pressure than to individual complaints.