2 of 4 Fayette County agencies are fully encrypted
4 public safety agencies in Fayette County, Kentucky have encrypted their radio communications.
Radio encryption in Fayette County
Fayette County's four listed agencies, the Lexington Police Department, Lexington Fire Department, University of Kentucky Police and Lexington-Blue Grass Airport, all encrypt every monitored channel using P25 AES-256. The Lexington police and fire records are verified against RadioReference; the university and airport entries are not. Three systems appear in the county record: the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government P25 system, ERS Wireless TRBOConnect on the Kentucky Areawide System, and Central Bank Center. Of the 43 talkgroups tracked, 27 are encrypted and only five are in the clear, so most of what a scanner could tune here is closed. Confirm current status on RadioReference before buying equipment for Lexington.
Compiled from this site's agency database. Encryption status changes without notice — confirm any specific agency on RadioReference.
Radio systems serving Fayette County
- Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (P25)
- ERS Wireless TRBOConnect - Kentucky Areawide System
- Central Bank Center
Of 43 talkgroups catalogued for Fayette County, 27 are encrypted and 5 remain in the clear. A scanner can still receive the unencrypted channels.
2 of 4 records here have been checked against a primary source; 2 have not.
System and talkgroup counts come from this site's agency database and change without notice — confirm current status on RadioReference.
Encryption Technology Used in Fayette County
Encrypted Agencies in Fayette County
| Agency Name | Type | Encryption | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington-Blue Grass Airport | Airport | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted |
| Lexington Fire Department ✓ | Fire | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Lexington Police Department ✓ | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| University of Kentucky Police Department | Police | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fayette County police radio encrypted?
2 of 4 agencies in Fayette County, Kentucky are fully encrypted (50%), while 2 have partial encryption.
How many police departments in Fayette County are encrypted?
2 police departments in Fayette County have implemented some level of encryption, along with 0 sheriff offices, 1 fire departments, and 0 EMS agencies.
What encryption technology does Fayette County use?
The most common encryption type in Fayette County is P25 AES-256, used by agencies for secure communications. This encryption blocks public scanner monitoring.
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