Maitland Police
Orange, Florida
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
View 4 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7117 | MPD Dispatch | Maitland Police Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 7118 | MPD Tac-2 | Police Tactical - 2 | Encrypted |
| 7119 | MPD Tac-3 | Police Tactical - 3 | Encrypted |
| 7120 | MPD Tac-4 | Police Tactical - 4 | Encrypted |
Verification Status
We don't yet have per-talkgroup data for Maitland 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 (60%) based on how closely the wiki listing matches this agency's name and county.
If you monitor Maitland 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.
Orange County Context
Maitland Police isn't an outlier here: 10 of the 12 public-safety agencies we track in Orange County are fully encrypted (83%), so most departments nearby have made the same move.
See every agency we track in Orange County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
Our records list every channel this agency runs as encrypted, including day-to-day dispatch. That listing hasn't been verified against live talkgroup data, so confirm it at RadioReference before relying on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Maitland Police radio encrypted?
Our database lists Maitland Police as using P25 DES-OFB encryption, though this listing is unverified. Our records list every channel this agency runs as encrypted, including day-to-day dispatch. That listing hasn't been verified against live talkgroup data, so confirm it at RadioReference before relying on it.
Can I listen to Maitland Police on a police scanner?
Likely not, if the listing is accurate: our database lists Maitland Police as fully encrypted using P25 DES-OFB, which no consumer scanner can decode. The listing is unverified — check the live RadioReference database for current status.
Why do agencies like Maitland 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 Maitland Police to know what was happening nearby.
Can Orange 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 Orange County officials are policies those officials can revisit when constituents press for it.
What can I do about Maitland Police encryption?
File a FOIA request for Maitland 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 Orange 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.