Orlando Police
Orange, Florida
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
View 6 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20012 | OPD Hazmat 1 | OPD Hazmat 1 | Encrypted |
| 20013 | OPD Hazmat 2 | OPD Hazmat 2 | Encrypted |
| 20025 | OPD Event 1 | OPD Event 1 | Encrypted |
| 20026 | OPD Event 2 | OPD Event 2 | Encrypted |
| 20027 | OPD Event 3 | OPD Event 3 | Encrypted |
| 20028 | OPD Event 4 | OPD Event 4 | Encrypted |
Verification Status
We do have per-talkgroup data for Orlando Police 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 Orlando 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
Orlando Police isn't an outlier here: 9 of the 12 public-safety agencies we track in Orange County are fully encrypted (75%), so most departments nearby have made the same move.
See every agency we track in Orange County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
This agency is listed as encrypting some communications while leaving others open. The per-channel breakdown is unverified — check RadioReference for current status.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Orlando Police radio encrypted?
Orlando Police is listed in our records with P25 DES-OFB encryption — a listing we haven't yet verified against live talkgroup data. This agency is listed as encrypting some communications while leaving others open. The per-channel breakdown is unverified — check RadioReference for current status.
Can I listen to Orlando Police on a police scanner?
Possibly. Our database lists Orlando Police 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 Orlando Police encrypt their radio?
Officer safety and operational security are the reasons agencies give. What rarely comes with that explanation is Orange County-specific evidence that open communications ever caused a problem, while the loss of public oversight and the friction with still-unencrypted neighboring agencies are both immediate and real.
Can Orange County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes. Encryption is a policy choice made by department leadership or elected officials, not a technical requirement, so it can be reversed the same way. Public pressure, city council advocacy, and organized local coalitions have reversed encryption decisions elsewhere.
What can I do about Orlando Police encryption?
Start local: show up when Orange County officials discuss the budget for Orlando Police, and ask specifically why full encryption was chosen over a delayed feed or tactical-only approach. File a FOIA request for recordings or policy documents, and connect with others nearby who want the same information — a coordinated ask carries more weight than an individual one.