Lincoln Police
Lancaster, Nebraska
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
View 21 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12101 | Lincoln PD 1 W | Police 1 West Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 12102 | Lincoln PD 2 W C | Police 2 West Car/Car | Encrypted |
| 12103 | Lincoln PD 3 E | Police 3 East Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 12104 | Lincoln PD 4 E C | Police 4 East Car/Car | Encrypted |
| 12105 | Lincoln PD 5 X | Police 5 Expanded Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 12106 | Lincoln PD 6 X C | Police 6 Expanded Car/Car | Encrypted |
| 12107 | Lincoln PD 7 Ops | Police 7 LE Operations | Encrypted |
| 12108 | Lincoln PD 8 Ops | Police 8 LE Operations | Encrypted |
| 12109 | Lincoln PD 9 Ops | Police 9 LE Operations | Encrypted |
| 12110 | Lincoln PD 10 Op | Police 10 LE Operations | Encrypted |
| 12111 | Lincoln PD 11 Op | Police 11 LE Operations | Encrypted |
| 12112 | Lincoln PD 12 Op | Police 12 LE Operations | Encrypted |
| 12113 | Lincoln PD 13 PS | Police 13 PS | Encrypted |
| 12114 | Lincoln PD 14 PS | Police 14 PS | Encrypted |
| 12115 | Lincoln PD 15 CL | Police 15 PS CLR | Encrypted |
| 12116 | Lincoln PD 16 In | Police 16 Info | Encrypted |
| 12119 | Lincoln PD K9 | Police K9 | Encrypted |
| 12120 | Lincoln PD SWAT | Police SWAT | Encrypted |
| 12123 | Lincoln PD Narc1 | Police Narcotics 1 | Encrypted |
| 12124 | Lincoln PD Narc2 | Police Narcotics 2 | Encrypted |
| 12129 | Lincoln PD Traff | Police Traffic | Encrypted |
Verification Status
We do have per-talkgroup data for Lincoln Police 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 Lincoln 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.
Lancaster County Context
Lincoln Police isn't an outlier here: 2 of the 3 public-safety agencies we track in Lancaster County are fully encrypted (67%), so most departments nearby have made the same move.
See every agency we track in Lancaster 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 Lincoln Police radio encrypted?
Lincoln Police 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 Lincoln Police on a police scanner?
Possibly. Our database lists Lincoln Police 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 Lincoln 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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 Lincoln Police encryption?
Contact the officials who oversee Lincoln Police'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 Lancaster County, or start one, since agencies respond differently to organized, sustained pressure than to individual complaints.