City of Duluth Fire Department
Gwinnett, Georgia
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
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| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10905 | Duluth Police | DULUTH DUL DISP (Police?) | Encrypted |
| 10907 | Duluth PD Tac-1 | DULUTH DUL TAC1 (Police?) | Encrypted |
Verification Status
We do have per-talkgroup data for City of Duluth Fire Department 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 City of Duluth Fire Department 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.
Gwinnett County Context
City of Duluth Fire Department isn't an outlier here: 8 of the 8 public-safety agencies we track in Gwinnett County are fully encrypted (100%), so most departments nearby have made the same move.
See every agency we track in Gwinnett County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
This agency is listed in our database as encrypting all of its radio communications, including routine dispatch. The listing is unverified — confirm current status on the live RadioReference database.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Duluth Fire Department radio encrypted?
City of Duluth Fire Department is listed in our records with P25 ADP encryption — a listing we haven't yet verified against live talkgroup data. This agency is listed in our database as encrypting all of its radio communications, including routine dispatch. The listing is unverified — confirm current status on the live RadioReference database.
Can I listen to City of Duluth Fire Department on a police scanner?
Likely not, if the listing is accurate: our database lists City of Duluth Fire Department as fully encrypted using P25 ADP, which no consumer scanner can decode. The listing is unverified — check the live RadioReference database for current status.
Why do agencies like City of Duluth Fire Department encrypt their radio?
Departments typically point to officer safety and operational security. Neither claim tends to come with evidence specific to Gwinnett County; what's verifiable is what's lost — journalists can't monitor fire department activity in real time, and coordination with agencies that stay unencrypted gets harder.
Can Gwinnett County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes. Whoever made this call for City of Duluth Fire Department can also unmake it; there's no technical lock-in. The approach that has worked elsewhere combines public-records requests, direct council pressure, and a coordinated local coalition.
What can I do about City of Duluth Fire Department encryption?
Ask for the paperwork first — the policy that authorised encryption for City of Duluth Fire Department, and the recordings themselves — because a specific request is harder to wave away than a general complaint. Then take what you learn to a council meeting, and bring others from Gwinnett County with you.