Oldham County EMS
Oldham, Kentucky
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
View 19 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 401 | EMS MED 1 | Med 1 Dispatch Division 1 | Encrypted |
| 402 | EMS MED 2 | Med 2 Dispatch Division 2 | Encrypted |
| 403 | EMS MED 3 | Med 3 Dispatch Division 3 | Encrypted |
| 409 | EMS MED 9 | EMS 9 | Encrypted |
| 407 | EMS MED 7 | EMS 7 | Encrypted |
| 408 | EMS MED 8 | EMS 8 | Encrypted |
| 410 | EMS MED 10 | EMS 10 | Encrypted |
| 404 | EMS MED 4 | Med 4 Alternative | Encrypted |
| 412 | EMS MED 12 | EMS 12 | Encrypted |
| 413 | EMS MED 13 | EMS 13 Medcom | Encrypted |
| 405 | EMS MED 5 | Med 5 Alternative | Encrypted |
| 411 | EMS MED 11 | EMS 11 | Encrypted |
| 406 | EMS MED 6 | Med 6 Alternative | Encrypted |
| 414 | EMS MED 14 | EMS 14 | Encrypted |
| 415 | EMS MED 15 | EMS 15 | Encrypted |
| 1535 | BC EMS | Bullitt Co. EMS | Encrypted |
| 1536 | BC EMS | Bullitt Co. EMS | Encrypted |
| 1520 | BC EMS 1 | Bullit Co EMS 1 | Encrypted |
| 1521 | BC EMS 2 | BC EMS 2 | Encrypted |
Verification Status
We do have per-talkgroup data for Oldham County EMS from the RadioReference API, and used it to set the encryption scope shown above — but no additional human-reviewed source (a live feed check or a dated news account) has been recorded for this record, so treat it as a data-quality correction rather than an independently confirmed verification. Check the live RadioReference database directly for current status.
If you monitor Oldham County EMS directly or have more current information, the fastest way to fix this is to update the RadioReference Wiki entry — our data pulls from there and from the RadioReference API on a regular refresh cycle.
Oldham County Context
Of the 2 public-safety agencies we track in Oldham County, Oldham County EMS is currently the only one we have flagged as encrypted.
See every agency we track in Oldham County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
This agency is listed as encrypting some communications while leaving others open. The per-channel breakdown is unverified — check RadioReference for current status.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Oldham County EMS radio encrypted?
Oldham County EMS is listed in our records with P25 AES-256 encryption — a listing we haven't yet verified against live talkgroup data. This agency is listed as encrypting some communications while leaving others open. The per-channel breakdown is unverified — check RadioReference for current status.
Can I listen to Oldham County EMS on a police scanner?
Possibly. Our database lists Oldham County EMS as encrypting some of its talkgroups while leaving others open, which would leave some channels accessible. The listing is unverified — check RadioReference for specific talkgroup status.
Why do agencies like Oldham County EMS 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 Oldham County where an open channel caused harm. The costs need no such documentation: reporting on emergency medical services response slows down, and mutual-aid coordination gets more awkward, immediately.
Can Oldham County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes. Whoever made this call for Oldham County EMS can also unmake it; there's no technical lock-in. The approach that has worked elsewhere combines public-records requests, direct council pressure, and a coordinated local coalition.
What can I do about Oldham County EMS encryption?
Contact the officials who oversee Oldham County EMS'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 Oldham County, or start one, since agencies respond differently to organized, sustained pressure than to individual complaints.