10 of 11 Wake County agencies are fully encrypted
11 public safety agencies in Wake County, North Carolina have encrypted their radio communications. 91% Encrypted
Radio encryption in Wake County
Every one of Wake County's 11 listed agencies has been verified against RadioReference system data. Ten encrypt all monitored channels and one, the Raleigh Police Department, encrypts tactical channels only. Eight use P25 ADP: the Apex, Cary, Fuquay Varina, Knightdale, Morrisville, Roseville, Wendell and Zebulon police departments. Garner Police, Raleigh Police and Raleigh Fire/EMS use P25 DES-OFB. Of the 422 talkgroups catalogued across Cary/Wake P25, North Carolina VIPER and FleetTalk Carolinas, 29 are encrypted and 297 are clear, so a scanner still pulls in a large volume of traffic even though the listed police departments encrypt all of their own monitored channels.
Compiled from this site's agency database. Encryption status changes without notice — confirm any specific agency on RadioReference.
Radio systems serving Wake County
- Cary/Wake P25
- North Carolina VIPER
- FleetTalk Carolinas
Of 422 talkgroups catalogued for Wake County, 29 are encrypted and 297 remain in the clear. A scanner can still receive the unencrypted channels.
All 11 Wake County records here have been checked against a primary source.
System and talkgroup counts come from this site's agency database and change without notice — confirm current status on RadioReference.
Encryption Technology Used in Wake County
Encrypted Agencies in Wake County
| Agency Name | Type | Encryption | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Police Department ✓ | Police | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted |
| Cary Police Department ✓ | Police | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted |
| Fuquay Varina Police ✓ | Police | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted |
| Garner Police Department ✓ | Police | P25 DES-OFB | Fully Encrypted |
| Knightdale Police ✓ | Police | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted |
| Morrisville Police Department ✓ | Police | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted |
| Raleigh Fire/EMS Department ✓ | Fire | P25 DES-OFB | Fully Encrypted |
| Raleigh Police Department ✓ | Police | P25 DES-OFB | Tactical Only |
| Roseville Police ✓ | Police | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted |
| Wendell Police ✓ | Police | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted |
| Zebulon Police ✓ | Police | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wake County police radio encrypted?
10 of 11 agencies in Wake County, North Carolina are fully encrypted (91%), while 1 have partial encryption.
How many police departments in Wake County are encrypted?
10 police departments in Wake County have implemented some level of encryption, along with 0 sheriff offices, 1 fire departments, and 0 EMS agencies.
What encryption technology does Wake County use?
The most common encryption type in Wake County is P25 ADP, used by agencies for secure communications. This encryption blocks public scanner monitoring.
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