Apex Police Department
Wake, North Carolina
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
View 8 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46679 | APEX PD DISP | Apex PD Main Disp | Encrypted |
| 46680 | APEX PD DISP 2 | Apex PD DMV/NCIC | Encrypted |
| 46681 | APEX PD OPS 3 | Apex PD Ops 3 | Encrypted |
| 46682 | APEX PD OPS 4 | Apex PD Ops 4 | Encrypted |
| 46683 | APEX PD OPS 5 | Apex PD Ops 5 | Encrypted |
| 46684 | APEX PD CAR-CAR | Apex PD Car to Car | Encrypted |
| 46685 | APEX PD TRAINING | Apex PD Training | Encrypted |
| 52025 | NCGAPD 2 | Police 2 | Mixed |
Verification Status
We do have per-talkgroup data for Apex Police Department 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 Apex 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.
Wake County Context
Wake County is a mixed picture: 3 of 11 agencies we track here are fully encrypted (27%), which means some neighboring departments are still audible on a scanner.
See every agency we track in Wake 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 Apex Police Department radio encrypted?
Apex Police Department is listed in our records with P25 ADP 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 Apex Police Department on a police scanner?
Possibly. Our database lists Apex Police Department 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 Apex Police Department encrypt their radio?
Officer safety and operational security are the reasons agencies give. What rarely comes with that explanation is Wake 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 Wake County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes. Whoever made this call for Apex 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 Apex Police Department encryption?
Ask for the paperwork first — the policy that authorised encryption for Apex 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 Wake County with you.