Rehoboth Beach Police Department
Sussex, Delaware
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
View 1 talkgroup
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 853 | S-REHO PD | Rehoboth Beach PD (DISPATCH) | Encrypted |
Verification Status
We do have per-talkgroup data for Rehoboth Beach 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 Rehoboth Beach 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.
Sussex County Context
Rehoboth Beach Police Department isn't an outlier here: 2 of the 3 public-safety agencies we track in Sussex County are fully encrypted (67%), so most departments nearby have made the same move.
See every agency we track in Sussex 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 Rehoboth Beach Police Department radio encrypted?
Our database lists Rehoboth Beach Police Department as using P25 AES-256 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 Rehoboth Beach Police Department on a police scanner?
Possibly. Our database lists Rehoboth Beach 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 Rehoboth Beach 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 Rehoboth Beach Police Department to know what was happening nearby.
Can Sussex 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 Sussex County officials are policies those officials can revisit when constituents press for it.
What can I do about Rehoboth Beach Police Department encryption?
Put the question to whoever signs off on Rehoboth Beach Police Department's radio budget: why full encryption rather than a delayed feed or tactical-only channels? File for the recordings and the decision documents alongside it, and link up with neighbours and local reporters in Sussex County so the ask arrives as a group rather than a one-off.