Maryland Encrypted Agencies
15 public safety agencies in Maryland have encrypted their radio communications.
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| Agency Name | County | Type | Encryption | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Statewide | Other | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Statewide | State | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted | |
| Statewide | State | P25 AES-256 | Specific Channels | |
| Statewide | State | P25 AES-256 | Tactical Only | |
| Statewide | State | P25 AES | Partially Encrypted | |
| Statwide | Transit | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted | |
| Statewide | Transit | P25 AES-256 | Tactical Only | |
| Statewide | Other | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted | |
| StateWide | Military | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Statewide | Police | P25 AES-256 | Tactical Only | |
| Somerset | Sheriff | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Statewide | Other | P25 AES-256 | Tactical Only | |
| Montgomery | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Montgomery | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
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Read Maryland Case StudyFrequently Asked Questions
How many public safety agencies in Maryland are encrypted?
15 agencies in Maryland are documented as encrypted: 6 (40%) fully encrypted and 9 with partial encryption. See the full table below for specific agencies.
Which Maryland agencies have verified encryption data?
3 of the 15 agencies listed here (20%) have been checked directly against the RadioReference API. The rest are sourced from the community-maintained RadioReference Wiki and may be less current.
Which county in Maryland has the most encrypted agencies?
Somerset County leads Maryland with 2 encrypted agencies (100% fully encrypted). Browse the county list below to see how your area compares.
Can I still monitor police scanners anywhere in Maryland?
Yes. 9 agencies in Maryland have only partial encryption, and fire/EMS channels frequently stay open even in counties where police departments have gone dark. Use the filters below to find what's still accessible.
Can Maryland residents get an encryption decision reversed?
Yes — encryption is a local policy decision, not a technical requirement, and it can be revisited. Our Maryland case study covers what has and hasn't worked there so far.
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