Comptroller of Maryland
Statewide, Maryland
How we verified this
As of August 2026 all three Comptroller of Maryland talkgroups RadioReference lists on the First Responders Interoperable Radio System Team (FIRST) are encrypted — "8226 MD CompInv — T Enc", "8227 MD CompInvT2 — T Enc" and "8228 MD CompInvT3 — T Enc".
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
What This Means
All traffic, including the day-to-day dispatch that used to be the public's window into police activity, now runs encrypted. Nothing from this department is receivable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Comptroller of Maryland radio encrypted?
Yes — Comptroller of Maryland's radio system runs on P25 AES-256 encryption. All traffic, including the day-to-day dispatch that used to be the public's window into police activity, now runs encrypted. Nothing from this department is receivable.
Can I listen to Comptroller of Maryland on a police scanner?
No. Comptroller of Maryland has fully encrypted their radio communications using P25 AES-256. No consumer scanner can decode encrypted transmissions.
Why did Comptroller of Maryland encrypt their radio?
Departments typically point to officer safety and operational security. Neither claim tends to come with evidence specific to Statewide County; what's verifiable is what's lost — journalists can't monitor other agency activity in real time, and coordination with agencies that stay unencrypted gets harder.
Can Statewide 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 Comptroller of Maryland encryption?
Start local: show up when Statewide County officials discuss the budget for Comptroller of Maryland, 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.