Henderson Police Department
Clark, Nevada
How we verified this
As of August 2026 every Henderson Police talkgroup RadioReference lists on the Southern Nevada Area Communications Council (SNACC) system is encrypted, including "3603 HPD Main — Henderson Police Main Dispatch — T Enc", while Henderson Fire dispatch ("2577 HFD Dispatch — T") stays in the clear.
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
Clark County Context
Henderson Police Department isn't an outlier here: 6 of the 6 public-safety agencies we track in Clark County are fully encrypted (100%), so most departments nearby have made the same move.
See every agency we track in Clark County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
All traffic, including the day-to-day dispatch that used to be the public's window into police activity, now runs encrypted. Nothing from this department is receivable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Henderson Police Department radio encrypted?
Yes — Henderson Police Department's radio system runs on P25 AES-256 encryption. All traffic, including the day-to-day dispatch that used to be the public's window into police activity, now runs encrypted. Nothing from this department is receivable.
Can I listen to Henderson Police Department on a police scanner?
No. Henderson Police Department has fully encrypted their radio communications using P25 AES-256. No consumer scanner can decode encrypted transmissions.
Why did Henderson Police Department encrypt their radio?
Departments typically point to officer safety and operational security. Neither claim tends to come with evidence specific to Clark 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 Clark 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 Henderson Police Department encryption?
Ask for the paperwork first — the policy that authorised encryption for Henderson Police Department, and the recordings themselves — because a specific request is harder to wave away than a general complaint. Then take what you learn to a council meeting, and bring others from Clark County with you.