NXDN Encrypted Agencies
17 public safety agencies across the United States use NXDN encryption on their radio communications.
About NXDN
Digital mobile radio standard developed by Icom and Kenwood with built-in encryption capabilities.
Technical Details
NXDN digital protocol supporting 15-bit scrambling or DES encryption. Narrowband technology (6.25 kHz or 12.5 kHz).
Common Usage
Smaller agencies, schools, hospitals
States with Most NXDN Agencies
All NXDN Agencies
Browse all 17 agencies using this encryption standard.
| Agency | State | County | Type | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beardstown Police | IL | Cass | police | Fully Encrypted |
| Greene County Law | IL | Greene | sheriff | Fully Encrypted |
| Jacksonville Police | IL | Morgan | police | Partially Encrypted |
| Morgan County Sheriff | IL | Morgan | sheriff | Partially Encrypted |
| Schuyler County Sheriff | IL | Schuyler | sheriff | Fully Encrypted |
| Bedford Fire Department | IN | Lawrence | fire | Fully Encrypted |
| IU Health Bedford | IN | Lawrence | other | Fully Encrypted |
| Lawrence County LE | IN | Lawrence | sheriff | Fully Encrypted |
| Union Hospital Terre Haute | IN | Vigo | hospital | Fully Encrypted |
| Barbourville Police Department | KY | Knox | police | Fully Encrypted |
| Central City Police Department | KY | Muhlenberg | police | Partially Encrypted |
| Christian County Public Safety | KY | Christian | sheriff | Fully Encrypted |
| Knox County Sheriff's Office | KY | Knox | sheriff | Fully Encrypted |
| Lincoln County Sheriff's Office | KY | Lincoln | sheriff | Fully Encrypted |
| Logan County Sheriff's Office | KY | Logan | sheriff | Fully Encrypted |
| Enid Police | OK | Garfield | police | Tactical Only |
| Benewah County Sheriff's Ofice | ID | Benewah | sheriff | Partially Encrypted |
What This Means for Transparency
Not Publicly Accessible
NXDN encryption cannot be decoded with consumer radio equipment. 17 agencies using this standard have effectively blocked public access to their radio communications.
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If your local agency uses NXDN encryption, you can advocate for transparency. Contact elected officials and attend public meetings.
Learn How to Fight BackFrequently Asked Questions
What is NXDN encryption?
Digital mobile radio standard developed by Icom and Kenwood with built-in encryption capabilities.
Can NXDN be decrypted with a consumer scanner?
No. NXDN cannot be decoded with consumer radio equipment. The 17 agencies using it have effectively blocked public scanner access to their communications.
How many police, sheriff, fire, and EMS agencies use NXDN?
5 police departments, 9 sheriff's offices, 1 fire departments, and 0 EMS agencies use NXDN encryption, out of 17 agencies total.
Which state has the most agencies using NXDN?
Kentucky leads with 6 agencies using NXDN encryption.
What's the typical use case for NXDN?
Smaller agencies, schools, hospitals
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