Coral Springs Police
Broward, Florida
How we verified this
As of August 2026 RadioReference shows Coral Springs Police main dispatch, patrol tactical and traffic tactical talkgroups in the clear, with a single investigative talkgroup encrypted.
Encryption Details
Broward County Context
Of the 3 public-safety agencies we track in Broward County, Coral Springs Police is currently the only one we have flagged as encrypted.
See every agency we track in Broward County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
Some of this agency's traffic is encrypted and some is not. What you can hear depends on the channel and on what the department is doing at the time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Coral Springs Police radio encrypted?
Yes. Coral Springs Police uses P25 AES-256 encryption. Some of this agency's traffic is encrypted and some is not. What you can hear depends on the channel and on what the department is doing at the time.
Can I listen to Coral Springs Police on a police scanner?
Partially. Coral Springs Police encrypts some of its talkgroups while leaving others open, so some channels may still be accessible. Check RadioReference for specific talkgroup status.
Why did Coral Springs Police encrypt their radio?
The reasons offered are almost always the same two: officer safety and operational security. Whether either was tested against a real Broward County incident is rarely part of the public record, whereas the consequences are easy to observe — no real-time accountability, and neighbouring agencies still in the clear left working around the gap.
Can Broward County reverse the encryption decision?
Nothing technical prevents it. Coral Springs Police operates encrypted because someone decided it should, and decisions of that kind get revisited when councils hear sustained, organised pressure rather than isolated complaints.
What can I do about Coral Springs Police encryption?
File a FOIA request for Coral Springs Police's radio recordings and encryption-decision paperwork, then show up to speak at a council or commission meeting. Find other residents or journalists in Broward 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.