Fargo Police Dept.
Cass, North Dakota
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
View 5 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49379 | CY FPD PATCH | Fargo, ND Police Patch - 151.2575 | Encrypted |
| 21047 | GD CFPD | Cannon Falls Police Ops | Encrypted |
| 49016 | NDCA FGPD 1 | Fargo Police 1 | Encrypted |
| 49018 | NDCA FGPD 2 | Fargo Police 2 | Encrypted |
| 49026 | NDCA WFGPD | West Fargo Police | Encrypted |
Verification Status
We do have per-talkgroup data for Fargo Police Dept. 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 Fargo Police Dept. 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.
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 Fargo Police Dept. radio encrypted?
Fargo Police Dept. is listed in our records with P25 DES-OFB 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 Fargo Police Dept. on a police scanner?
Possibly. Our database lists Fargo Police Dept. 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 Fargo Police Dept. encrypt their radio?
Ask why, and the answer is usually officer safety, sometimes operational security. What is harder to obtain is any documented case in Cass County where an open channel caused harm. The costs need no such documentation: reporting on police department response slows down, and mutual-aid coordination gets more awkward, immediately.
Can Cass County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes, and some departments already have. Because encryption here is a choice rather than a technical necessity, the path back runs through the same people who chose it: budget hearings, records requests, and residents who keep asking in public.
What can I do about Fargo Police Dept. encryption?
Ask for the paperwork first — the policy that authorised encryption for Fargo Police Dept., 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 Cass County with you.