Danville City Police
Boyle, Kentucky
How we verified this
As of August 2026 RadioReference's Boyle County, Kentucky listing shows Danville police dispatch encrypted on one channel — "155.4375 | Dnvl PD Dsp | Police Dispatch | P25E" — while a second dispatch channel, "154.115 | Dnvl PD Dsp | Police Dispatch | NXDN96", and the department's talk-around are listed unencrypted.
Encryption Details
What This Means
Some of this agency's traffic is encrypted and some is not. What you can hear depends on the channel and on what the department is doing at the time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Danville City Police radio encrypted?
Yes — Danville City Police's radio system runs on P25 DES-OFB encryption. Some of this agency's traffic is encrypted and some is not. What you can hear depends on the channel and on what the department is doing at the time.
Can I listen to Danville City Police on a police scanner?
Partially. Danville City 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 Danville City Police encrypt their radio?
Ask why, and the answer is usually officer safety, sometimes operational security. What is harder to obtain is any documented case in Boyle County where an open channel caused harm. The costs need no such documentation: reporting on police department response slows down, and mutual-aid coordination gets more awkward, immediately.
Can Boyle County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes, and some departments already have. Because encryption here is a choice rather than a technical necessity, the path back runs through the same people who chose it: budget hearings, records requests, and residents who keep asking in public.
What can I do about Danville City Police encryption?
Start local: show up when Boyle County officials discuss the budget for Danville City Police, and ask specifically why full encryption was chosen over a delayed feed or tactical-only approach. File a FOIA request for recordings or policy documents, and connect with others nearby who want the same information — a coordinated ask carries more weight than an individual one.