Nebraska Game & Parks
Statewide, Nebraska
How we verified this
As of August 2026 "60264 GP SE Tac | Southeast Tac" is the only Game and Parks talkgroup carrying an encryption marker (partial); the northwest, northeast and southwest common and tactical talkgroups are all listed in the clear.
Encryption Details
What This Means
The encryption here is targeted at tactical traffic rather than everything. Regular dispatch can still come through, which makes this a narrower restriction than a full lockout.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nebraska Game & Parks radio encrypted?
Yes — Nebraska Game & Parks's radio system runs on P25 AES encryption. The encryption here is targeted at tactical traffic rather than everything. Regular dispatch can still come through, which makes this a narrower restriction than a full lockout.
Can I listen to Nebraska Game & Parks on a police scanner?
Partially. Nebraska Game & Parks encrypts its tactical channels, so some channels may still be accessible. Check RadioReference for specific talkgroup status.
Why did Nebraska Game & Parks encrypt their radio?
Officer safety and operational security are the reasons agencies give. What rarely comes with that explanation is Statewide County-specific evidence that open communications ever caused a problem, while the loss of public oversight and the friction with still-unencrypted neighboring agencies are both immediate and real.
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 Nebraska Game & Parks encryption?
Contact the officials who oversee Nebraska Game & Parks'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 Statewide County, or start one, since agencies respond differently to organized, sustained pressure than to individual complaints.