All 3 listed Mercer County agencies are encrypted
3 public safety agencies in Mercer County, North Dakota have encrypted their radio communications. 100% Encrypted
Radio encryption in Mercer County
Mercer County's police agencies all sit on the North Dakota Statewide Interoperable Radio Network (SIRN 20/20), and each of the three departments listed encrypts its full traffic. Beulah Police Dept. and Hazen Police Dept. are recorded with AES-256, while the Mercer County Sheriff's Dept. runs the older DES-OFB. The sheriff is also the only one of the three whose entry has been verified, so the two city listings are worth confirming against RadioReference before they get cited anywhere.
Compiled from this site's agency database. Encryption status changes without notice — confirm any specific agency on RadioReference.
Radio systems serving Mercer County
- North Dakota Statewide Interoperable Radio Network (SIRN 20/20)
1 of 3 records here has been checked against a primary source; 2 have not.
System and talkgroup counts come from this site's agency database and change without notice — confirm current status on RadioReference.
Encryption Technology Used in Mercer County
Encrypted Agencies in Mercer County
| Agency Name | Type | Encryption | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beulah Police Dept. | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Hazen Police Dept. | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Mercer County Sheriff's Dept. ✓ | Sheriff | P25 DES-OFB | Fully Encrypted |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mercer County police radio encrypted?
Yes, all 3 public safety agencies in Mercer County, North Dakota have fully encrypted their radio communications.
Can I listen to Mercer County Sheriff on a scanner?
The Mercer County Sheriff's Office has encrypted their radio communications using P25 AES-256. Scanner monitoring of sheriff operations is no longer possible.
How many police departments in Mercer County are encrypted?
2 police departments in Mercer County have implemented some level of encryption, along with 1 sheriff offices, 0 fire departments, and 0 EMS agencies.
What encryption technology does Mercer County use?
The most common encryption type in Mercer County is P25 AES-256, used by agencies for secure communications. This encryption blocks public scanner monitoring.
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