Kentucky Encrypted Agencies
59 public safety agencies in Kentucky have encrypted their radio communications.
RadioReference Verification
| Agency Name | County | Type | Encryption | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson | Sheriff | NXDN Scrambling | Fully Encrypted | |
| Ballard | Sheriff | MOTOTRBO | Fully Encrypted | |
| Knox | Police | NXDN | Fully Encrypted | |
| Madison | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Madison | Military | P25 AES-256 | Specific Channels | |
| Ballard | Fire | MOTOTRBO | Fully Encrypted | |
| Bourbon | Sheriff | NXDN Scrambling | Specific Channels | |
| Bourbon | Fire | NXDN Scrambling | Specific Channels | |
| Bullitt | Ems | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted | |
| Bullitt | Police | P25 ADP | Partially Encrypted | |
| Muhlenberg | Police | NXDN | Partially Encrypted | |
| Christian | Sheriff | NXDN | Fully Encrypted | |
| Boyle | Police | P25 DES-OFB | Partially Encrypted | |
| Estill | Sheriff | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted | |
| Madison | University | P25 AES-256 | Specific Channels | |
| Franklin | Sheriff | NXDN Scrambling | Fully Encrypted | |
| Franklin | Sheriff | NXDN Scrambling | Fully Encrypted | |
| Franklin | Fire | NXDN Scrambling | Fully Encrypted | |
| Franklin | Police | NXDN Scrambling | Fully Encrypted | |
| Franklin | Fire | NXDN Scrambling | Fully Encrypted | |
| Scott | Ems | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted | |
| Scott | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Mercer | Police | NXDN Scrambling | Fully Encrypted | |
| Perry | Police | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted | |
| Mercer | Sheriff | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Mercer | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Jefferson | Sheriff | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Jefferson | Police | P25 ADP | Tactical Only | |
| Knox | Fire | Unknown | Partially Encrypted | |
| Knox | Sheriff | NXDN | Fully Encrypted | |
| Laurel | Sheriff | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted | |
| Laurel | Sheriff | NXDN Scrambling | Fully Encrypted | |
| Anderson | Police | NXDN Scrambling | Partially Encrypted | |
| Fayette | Airport | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted | |
| Fayette | Fire | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Fayette | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Lincoln | Sheriff | NXDN | Fully Encrypted | |
| Logan | Sheriff | NXDN | Fully Encrypted | |
| Laurel | Police | NXDN Scrambling | Fully Encrypted | |
| Laurel | Fire | NXDN Scrambling | Partially Encrypted | |
| Jefferson | Fire | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Jefferson | Ems | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted | |
| Jefferson | Corrections | P25 ADP | Partially Encrypted | |
| Jefferson | Police | P25 AES | Fully Encrypted | |
| Ballard | Fire | MOTOTRBO | Fully Encrypted | |
| Madison | Ems | P25 AES-256 | Specific Channels | |
| Madison | Sheriff | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Mercer | Sheriff | NXDN Scrambling | Fully Encrypted | |
| Oldham | Ems | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Oldham | Police | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted | |
| Bourbon | Police | NXDN Scrambling | Specific Channels | |
| Bourbon | Fire | NXDN Scrambling | Specific Channels | |
| Madison | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Scott | Federal | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Scott | Sheriff | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Jefferson | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Fayette | Police | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted | |
| Jefferson | Police | P25 ADP | Tactical Only | |
| Scott | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many public safety agencies in Kentucky are encrypted?
59 agencies in Kentucky are documented as encrypted: 36 (61%) fully encrypted and 23 with partial encryption. See the full table below for specific agencies.
Which Kentucky agencies have verified encryption data?
38 of the 59 agencies listed here (64%) have been checked directly against the RadioReference API, covering 168 documented talkgroups. The rest are sourced from the community-maintained RadioReference Wiki and may be less current.
Which county in Kentucky has the most encrypted agencies?
Jefferson County leads Kentucky with 8 encrypted agencies (63% fully encrypted). Browse the county list below to see how your area compares.
Can I still monitor police scanners anywhere in Kentucky?
Yes. 23 agencies in Kentucky have only partial encryption, and fire/EMS channels frequently stay open even in counties where police departments have gone dark. Use the filters below to find what's still accessible.
Can Kentucky residents get an encryption decision reversed?
Yes — encryption is a local policy decision, not a technical requirement. Communities in other states have reversed encryption decisions through sustained city council pressure and public-records requests; see our guide on fighting encryption for the specific tactics that have worked.
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