All 6 listed Clark County agencies are encrypted
6 public safety agencies in Clark County, Nevada have encrypted their radio communications. 100% Encrypted
Radio encryption in Clark County
The talkgroup numbers in Clark County are lopsided in the listener's favor: of 208 catalogued talkgroups only 2 are encrypted, leaving 206 clear. The systems on file range well beyond law enforcement and include the Nevada Shared Radio System and its P25 counterpart, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) system, Rebel Communications NXDN, Bearcom Radio Services, McIntosh Communications CAP, and the Southwest Airlines and American Airlines LAS CAP systems. All six listed agencies, however, encrypt every monitored channel on P25 AES-256: Las Vegas Metropolitan Police, North Las Vegas Police, Clark County Parks Police, Henderson Police, and the Boulder City police and fire departments. Three of those six records, the Henderson and both Boulder City entries, are unverified against RadioReference system data.
Compiled from this site's agency database. Encryption status changes without notice — confirm any specific agency on RadioReference.
Radio systems serving Clark County
- Southern Nevada Area Communications Council (SNACC)
- Nevada Shared Radio System
- Nevada Shared Radio System (P25)
- Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD)
- Rebel Communications NXDN
- Southwest Airlines LAS CAP
- McIntosh Communications CAP
- American Airlines LAS CAP
Of 208 talkgroups catalogued for Clark County, 2 are encrypted and 206 remain in the clear. A scanner can still receive the unencrypted channels.
5 of 6 records here have been checked against a primary source; 1 has not.
System and talkgroup counts come from this site's agency database and change without notice — confirm current status on RadioReference.
Encryption Technology Used in Clark County
Encrypted Agencies in Clark County
| Agency Name | Type | Encryption | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder City Fire Department | Fire | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Boulder City Police Department ✓ | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Clark County Parks Police ✓ | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Las Vegas Metropolitan Police ✓ | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| North Las Vegas Police Department ✓ | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Henderson Police Department ✓ | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Clark County police radio encrypted?
Yes, all 6 public safety agencies in Clark County, Nevada have fully encrypted their radio communications.
How many police departments in Clark County are encrypted?
5 police departments in Clark County have implemented some level of encryption, along with 0 sheriff offices, 1 fire departments, and 0 EMS agencies.
What encryption technology does Clark County use?
The most common encryption type in Clark County is P25 AES-256, used by agencies for secure communications. This encryption blocks public scanner monitoring.
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