City of Norcross Police Department
Gwinnett, Georgia
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
View 2 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10929 | Norcross Police | NORCROSS NOR DISP (Police?) | Encrypted |
| 10933 | Norcross PD Tac1 | NORCROSS NOR TAC1 (Police?) | Encrypted |
Verification Status
We don't yet have per-talkgroup data for City of Norcross Police Department from the RadioReference API. The encryption scope and type above come from the RadioReference Wiki, which is community-maintained rather than independently confirmed channel-by-channel. Our automated matching put this at low confidence (50%) based on how closely the wiki listing matches this agency's name and county.
If you monitor City of Norcross Police 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 Norcross Police 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
Our records list every channel this agency runs as encrypted, including day-to-day dispatch. That listing hasn't been verified against live talkgroup data, so confirm it at RadioReference before relying on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Norcross Police Department radio encrypted?
Our database lists City of Norcross Police Department as using P25 ADP encryption, though this listing is unverified. Our records list every channel this agency runs as encrypted, including day-to-day dispatch. That listing hasn't been verified against live talkgroup data, so confirm it at RadioReference before relying on it.
Can I listen to City of Norcross Police Department on a police scanner?
Likely not, if the listing is accurate: our database lists City of Norcross Police 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 Norcross Police Department encrypt their radio?
The reasons offered are almost always the same two: officer safety and operational security. Whether either was tested against a real Gwinnett County incident is rarely part of the public record, whereas the consequences are easy to observe — no real-time accountability, and neighbouring agencies still in the clear left working around the gap.
Can Gwinnett County reverse the encryption decision?
It can. The radios support open and encrypted operation equally well, so this is a configuration and a policy, not a constraint — and policies set by Gwinnett County officials are policies those officials can revisit when constituents press for it.
What can I do about City of Norcross Police Department encryption?
File a FOIA request for City of Norcross Police Department's radio recordings and encryption-decision paperwork, then show up to speak at a council or commission meeting. Find other residents or journalists in Gwinnett 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.