Daytona Beach Police
Volusia, Florida
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
View 1 talkgroup
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 547 | DBS PD 1 | Daytona Beach Shores Police Dispatch | Encrypted |
Verification Status
We don't yet have per-talkgroup data for Daytona Beach Police from the RadioReference API. The encryption scope and type above come from the RadioReference Wiki, which is community-maintained rather than independently confirmed channel-by-channel. Our automated matching put this at low confidence (50%) based on how closely the wiki listing matches this agency's name and county.
If you monitor Daytona Beach Police 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.
What This Means
Our records list a subset of this department's talkgroups as encrypted rather than the whole system. Verify the current per-channel status at RadioReference.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Daytona Beach Police radio encrypted?
Our database lists Daytona Beach Police as using ProVoice DES encryption, though this listing is unverified. Our records list a subset of this department's talkgroups as encrypted rather than the whole system. Verify the current per-channel status at RadioReference.
Can I listen to Daytona Beach Police on a police scanner?
Possibly. Our database lists Daytona Beach Police as encrypting specific talkgroups rather than the whole system, which would leave some channels accessible. The listing is unverified — check RadioReference for specific talkgroup status.
Why do agencies like Daytona Beach Police 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 Daytona Beach Police to know what was happening nearby.
Can Volusia County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes — nothing about the underlying radio technology forces this. It's a decision Volusia County officials made and can revisit, and other communities have pushed departments back toward open channels through sustained council pressure and coalition-building.
What can I do about Daytona Beach Police encryption?
File a FOIA request for Daytona Beach 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 Volusia 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.