Paris City Police
Bourbon, Kentucky
Encryption Details
Verification Status
We don't yet have per-talkgroup data for Paris City Police from the RadioReference API. The encryption scope and type above come from the RadioReference Wiki, which is community-maintained rather than independently confirmed channel-by-channel.
If you monitor Paris City Police 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.
Bourbon County Context
Of the 4 public-safety agencies we track in Bourbon County, Paris City Police is currently the only one we have flagged as encrypted.
See every agency we track in Bourbon County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
This agency is listed as encrypting specific talkgroups or channels, with other communications possibly still audible. The listing is unverified — confirm at RadioReference.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Paris City Police radio encrypted?
Paris City Police is listed in our records with NXDN Scrambling encryption — a listing we haven't yet verified against live talkgroup data. This agency is listed as encrypting specific talkgroups or channels, with other communications possibly still audible. The listing is unverified — confirm at RadioReference.
Can I listen to Paris City Police on a police scanner?
Possibly. Our database lists Paris City Police as encrypting specific talkgroups rather than the whole system, which would leave some channels accessible. The listing is unverified — check RadioReference for specific talkgroup status.
Why do agencies like Paris 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 Bourbon 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 Bourbon County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes. Whoever made this call for Paris City Police 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 Paris City Police encryption?
Start local: show up when Bourbon County officials discuss the budget for Paris 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.