Hazzard Police Department
Perry, Kentucky
How we verified this
As of August 2026 RadioReference lists Hazard Police running an encrypted dispatch channel — "155.415 | Hazard PD Disp | Police - Dispatch (New) | P25E" — alongside an unencrypted one, "159.240 | Hazard PD Disp | Police - Dispatch | P25", plus analog dispatch and tactical channels.
Encryption Details
What This Means
This is a split system: certain talkgroups are encrypted while others remain in the clear, which means partial monitoring is still possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hazzard Police Department radio encrypted?
Yes — Hazzard Police Department's radio system runs on P25 AES-256 encryption. This is a split system: certain talkgroups are encrypted while others remain in the clear, which means partial monitoring is still possible.
Can I listen to Hazzard Police Department on a police scanner?
Partially. Hazzard Police Department encrypts some of its talkgroups while leaving others open, so some channels may still be accessible. Check RadioReference for specific talkgroup status.
Why did Hazzard Police Department encrypt their radio?
Departments typically point to officer safety and operational security. Neither claim tends to come with evidence specific to Perry County; what's verifiable is what's lost — journalists can't monitor police department activity in real time, and coordination with agencies that stay unencrypted gets harder.
Can Perry County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes. Encryption is a policy choice made by department leadership or elected officials, not a technical requirement, so it can be reversed the same way. Public pressure, city council advocacy, and organized local coalitions have reversed encryption decisions elsewhere.
What can I do about Hazzard Police Department encryption?
Ask for the paperwork first — the policy that authorised encryption for Hazzard Police 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 Perry County with you.