London Police Department
Laurel, Kentucky
How we verified this
The same live, actively-streaming Laurel County combined dispatch feed explicitly includes 'Police' in its title with 42 listeners, indicating London PD dispatch is currently receivable in the clear rather than fully NXDN-scrambled; tactical channels may still be scrambled.
Encryption Details
Laurel County Context
Of the 4 public-safety agencies we track in Laurel County, London Police Department is currently the only one we have flagged as encrypted.
See every agency we track in Laurel County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
This agency was previously listed as encrypted, but verification against live sources on 2026-09-27 found its dispatch broadcasting in the clear. Any P25-capable scanner can receive it — confirm current status on the live RadioReference database, since encryption decisions can change.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is London Police Department radio encrypted?
No. Despite earlier listings, London Police Department broadcasts in the clear. This agency was previously listed as encrypted, but verification against live sources on 2026-09-27 found its dispatch broadcasting in the clear. Any P25-capable scanner can receive it — confirm current status on the live RadioReference database, since encryption decisions can change.
Can I listen to London Police Department on a police scanner?
Yes. Verification against live sources found London Police Department's dispatch broadcasting in the clear — any P25-capable scanner can receive it. Check RadioReference for frequencies and current status.
Why do agencies like London Police Department 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 Laurel 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 Laurel 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 London Police Department encryption?
Contact the officials who oversee London Police Department's budget directly and ask why full encryption was chosen over partial alternatives. Pair that with a FOIA request for recordings and policy records, and look for an existing coalition in Laurel County, or start one, since agencies respond differently to organized, sustained pressure than to individual complaints.