Police Department In the Clear — Per RadioReference Data 2026-09-28

Fallon Police Department

Churchill, Nevada

What you can do right now

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Encryption Details

Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope All Operations
Technical Details P25 AES-256

Verified Talkgroup Data

Verified Mar 6, 2026 Moderate confidence
34 Total Talkgroups
0 Encrypted
34 Unencrypted
0% Encrypted
Radio System: Nevada Shared Radio System, Nevada Shared Radio System (P25)

Verification Status

We do have per-talkgroup data for Fallon Police Department from the RadioReference API, and used it to correct this listing’s encryption status — 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 Fallon Police Department 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.

Shared Radio System

Fallon Police Department isn't on a radio system of its own: Nevada Shared Radio System / Nevada Shared Radio System (P25) also carries 0 other agencies in Churchill County, Nevada. Whatever encryption status applies here was set once, for the whole system, not agency by agency.

What This Means

This agency was previously listed as encrypted, but its own RadioReference talkgroup data (reviewed 2026-09-28) shows 0% of its talkgroups actually encrypted. Any scanner can receive it — confirm current status on the live RadioReference database, since encryption decisions can change.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fallon Police Department radio encrypted?

No. Despite earlier listings, Fallon Police Department broadcasts in the clear. This agency was previously listed as encrypted, but its own RadioReference talkgroup data (reviewed 2026-09-28) shows 0% of its talkgroups actually encrypted. Any scanner can receive it — confirm current status on the live RadioReference database, since encryption decisions can change.

Can I listen to Fallon Police Department on a police scanner?

Yes. Fallon Police Department's own RadioReference talkgroup data shows its dispatch broadcasting in the clear — any scanner can receive it. Check RadioReference for frequencies and current status.

Why do agencies like Fallon Police Department encrypt their radio?

Departments typically point to officer safety and operational security. Neither claim tends to come with evidence specific to Churchill County; what's verifiable is what's lost — journalists can't monitor police department activity in real time, and coordination with agencies that stay unencrypted gets harder.

Can Churchill County reverse the encryption decision?

Yes. Whoever made this call for Fallon Police Department can also unmake it; there's no technical lock-in. The approach that has worked elsewhere combines public-records requests, direct council pressure, and a coordinated local coalition.

What can I do about Fallon Police Department encryption?

Start local: show up when Churchill County officials discuss the budget for Fallon Police Department, 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.

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