Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Statewide, Connecticut
How we verified this
As of August 2026 "3089 DEMHS Regional | DEMHS Regional - Secure" and "3090 DEMHS Admin Sec" are marked T Enc while DEMHS Regions 1 through 5, the interop channels and the ESF talkgroups remain listed in the clear.
Encryption Details
What This Means
This agency encrypts specific talkgroups or channels. Other communications may still be monitored.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security radio encrypted?
Yes — Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security's radio system runs on P25 AES-256 encryption. This agency encrypts specific talkgroups or channels. Other communications may still be monitored.
Can I listen to Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security on a police scanner?
Partially. Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security encrypts specific talkgroups rather than the whole system, so some channels may still be accessible. Check RadioReference for specific talkgroup status.
Why did Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security 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 Statewide County where an open channel caused harm. The costs need no such documentation: reporting on state agency response slows down, and mutual-aid coordination gets more awkward, immediately.
Can Statewide 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 Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security encryption?
Start local: show up when Statewide County officials discuss the budget for Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, 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.