University of Central Florida Police
Orange, Florida
How we verified this
As of August 2026 RadioReference lists the University of Central Florida Police talkgroup on the Orange County Government P25 system as encrypted.
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
Orange County Context
University of Central Florida 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
All traffic, including the day-to-day dispatch that used to be the public's window into police activity, now runs encrypted. Nothing from this department is receivable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is University of Central Florida Police radio encrypted?
Yes. University of Central Florida Police uses P25 DES-OFB encryption. All traffic, including the day-to-day dispatch that used to be the public's window into police activity, now runs encrypted. Nothing from this department is receivable.
Can I listen to University of Central Florida Police on a police scanner?
No. University of Central Florida Police has fully encrypted their radio communications using P25 DES-OFB. No consumer scanner can decode encrypted transmissions.
Why did University of Central Florida 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 University of Central Florida Police to know what was happening nearby.
Can Orange County reverse the encryption decision?
Nothing technical prevents it. University of Central Florida 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 University of Central Florida Police encryption?
Put the question to whoever signs off on University of Central Florida Police's radio budget: why full encryption rather than a delayed feed or tactical-only channels? File for the recordings and the decision documents alongside it, and link up with neighbours and local reporters in Orange County so the ask arrives as a group rather than a one-off.