Missouri Encrypted Agencies
79 public safety agencies in Missouri have encrypted their radio communications.
RadioReference Verification
| Agency Name | County | Type | Encryption | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | Police | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted | |
| St Louis | Police | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted | |
| St. Louis | Police | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted | |
| Cass | Police | P25 AES | Fully Encrypted | |
| St Louis | Police | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted | |
| Jackson | Police | P25 AES | Fully Encrypted | |
| St Louis | Police | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted | |
| St Louis | Police | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted | |
| Buchanan | Sheriff | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Cass | Sheriff | P25 AES | Fully Encrypted | |
| Jackson | Fire | P25 AES | Fully Encrypted | |
| St. Louis | Police | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted | |
| Jackson | Other | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Statewide | Other | P25 AES-256 | Tactical Only | |
| Clay | Sheriff | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Clay | Police | P25 AES | Fully Encrypted | |
| St Louis | Police | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted | |
| St. Louis | Police | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted | |
| Dunkiin | Sheriff | P25 AES-256 | Tactical Only | |
| St. Louis | Police | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted | |
| Clay | Police | P25 AES | Partially Encrypted | |
| St Louis | Police | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted | |
| St. Louis | Police | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted | |
| St. Louis | Police | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted | |
| Clay | Fire | P25 AES | Partially Encrypted | |
| Clay | Police | P25 AES | Fully Encrypted | |
| St. Louis | Police | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted | |
| Jackson | Police | P25 AES | Fully Encrypted | |
| Greene | Sheriff | P25 DES-OFB | Fully Encrypted | |
| Cass | Police | P25 AES | Fully Encrypted | |
| St. Louis | Police | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted | |
| Jackson | Sheriff | P25 AES | Fully Encrypted | |
| Jefferson | Sheriff | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted | |
| Jasper | Police | P25 DES-OFB | Partially Encrypted | |
| Clay, Jackson, Platte | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Platte | Police | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted | |
| Cass, Clay, Jackson, and Platte | Other | P25 AES | Fully Encrypted | |
| Dunklin | Police | P25 AES-256 | Tactical Only | |
| St. Louis | Police | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted | |
| St. Louis | Police | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted | |
| Jackson | Police | P25 AES | Fully Encrypted | |
| Clay | Police | P25 AES | Fully Encrypted | |
| St. Louis | Police | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted | |
| Scott | Police | P25 AES-256 | Tactical Only | |
| Cass, Clay, Jackson, and Platte Counties | Transit | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| St. Louis | Police | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted | |
| Platte | Police | P25 AES | Fully Encrypted | |
| St. Louis | Police | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted | |
| Clay | Police | P25 AES | Fully Encrypted | |
| St. Louis | Police | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted | |
| St. Louis | Police | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted | |
| Platte | Police | P25 AES | Fully Encrypted | |
| Platte | Sheriff | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Platte | Police | P25 AES | Fully Encrypted | |
| Cass | Police | P25 AES | Fully Encrypted | |
| Clay | Police | P25 AES | Fully Encrypted | |
| Cass | Police | P25 AES | Fully Encrypted | |
| Jackson | Police | P25 AES | Fully Encrypted | |
| St. Louis | Police | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted | |
| Ripley | Sheriff | P25 AES-256 | Tactical Only | |
| Platte | Police | P25 AES | Fully Encrypted | |
| Buchanan | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Scott | Other | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Clay and Platte | Police | P25 AES | Fully Encrypted | |
| Greene | Fire | P25 DES-OFB | Fully Encrypted | |
| St. Louis | Police | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted | |
| St. Charles | Police | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted | |
| St. Louis | Police | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted | |
| St. Louis | Fire | P25 ADP | Tactical Only | |
| St Louis | Police | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted | |
| Stoddard | Ems | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Jackson | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| St. Louis | Police | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted | |
| St. Louis | Police | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted | |
| St. Louis | Police | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted | |
| St. Louis | Police | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted | |
| St. Louis | Police | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted | |
| St. Louis | University | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted | |
| Platte | Police | P25 AES | Fully Encrypted |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many public safety agencies in Missouri are encrypted?
79 agencies in Missouri are documented as encrypted: 69 (87%) fully encrypted and 10 with partial encryption. See the full table below for specific agencies.
Which Missouri agencies have verified encryption data?
57 of the 79 agencies listed here (72%) have been checked directly against the RadioReference API, covering 571 documented talkgroups. The rest are sourced from the community-maintained RadioReference Wiki and may be less current.
Which county in Missouri has the most encrypted agencies?
St. Louis County leads Missouri with 32 encrypted agencies (97% fully encrypted). Browse the county list below to see how your area compares.
Can I still monitor police scanners anywhere in Missouri?
Yes. 10 agencies in Missouri 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 Missouri residents get an encryption decision reversed?
Yes — encryption is a local policy decision, not a technical requirement. Communities in other states have reversed encryption decisions through sustained city council pressure and public-records requests; see our guide on fighting encryption for the specific tactics that have worked.
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