University of North Florida Police
Duval, Florida
How we verified this
As of August 2026 RadioReference's Duval County, Florida listing shows University of North Florida police dispatch on 855.3875 MHz with mode "P25E" — RadioReference's marker for full encryption — while a separate row, "461.6875 … UNFPD 1 University of North Florida Police", is listed as unencrypted DMR.
Encryption Details
Duval County Context
University of North Florida Police isn't an outlier here: 7 of the 9 public-safety agencies we track in Duval County are fully encrypted (78%), so most departments nearby have made the same move.
See every agency we track in Duval County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
This agency encrypts some of its communications while leaving others open. Which channels are affected depends on the operation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is University of North Florida Police radio encrypted?
Yes. University of North Florida Police uses P25 DES-OFB encryption. This agency encrypts some of its communications while leaving others open. Which channels are affected depends on the operation.
Can I listen to University of North Florida Police on a police scanner?
Partially. University of North Florida Police encrypts some of its talkgroups while leaving others open, so some channels may still be accessible. Check RadioReference for specific talkgroup status.
Why did University of North 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 North Florida Police to know what was happening nearby.
Can Duval County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes — nothing about the underlying radio technology forces this. It's a decision Duval 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 University of North Florida Police encryption?
File a FOIA request for University of North Florida 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 Duval 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.