St. Augustine Police
St. Johns, Florida
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
View 7 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5121 | Eustis PD Disp | Police Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 4357 | CL5 PD Admin | Police Administration | Encrypted |
| 10356 | SO SW DISP | South West Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 10351 | SO NW DISP | North West Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 10755 | ST Vincents | St Vincents Hospital | Encrypted |
| 10485 | SABPD | Saint Augustine Beach Police | Encrypted |
| 10486 | SABPD T/A | Saint Augustine Beach Police Talkaround | Encrypted |
Verification Status
We do have per-talkgroup data for St. Augustine 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 St. Augustine 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.
St. Johns County Context
Of the 2 public-safety agencies we track in St. Johns County, St. Augustine Police is currently the only one we have flagged as encrypted.
See every agency we track in St. Johns 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 St. Augustine Police radio encrypted?
St. Augustine Police is listed in our records with P25 AES 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 St. Augustine Police on a police scanner?
Possibly. Our database lists St. Augustine 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 St. Augustine Police encrypt their radio?
Ask why, and the answer is usually officer safety, sometimes operational security. What is harder to obtain is any documented case in St. Johns County where an open channel caused harm. The costs need no such documentation: reporting on police department response slows down, and mutual-aid coordination gets more awkward, immediately.
Can St. Johns County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes, and some departments already have. Because encryption here is a choice rather than a technical necessity, the path back runs through the same people who chose it: budget hearings, records requests, and residents who keep asking in public.
What can I do about St. Augustine Police encryption?
Start local: show up when St. Johns County officials discuss the budget for St. Augustine 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.