Beavercreek Police
Greene, Ohio
How we verified this
Multiple search snippets of the RadioReference database/forums consistently state Beavercreek PD Dispatch is listed clear (mode D) on the Greene County MARCS simulcast while the OPS talkgroup 20136 is encrypted, matching the listing's 'all operations except dispatch' scope.
Encryption Details
Greene County Context
Greene County is a mixed picture: 1 of 9 agencies we track here are fully encrypted (11%), which means some neighboring departments are still audible on a scanner.
See every agency we track in Greene County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
Encryption here is a mixed bag: some talkgroups are locked, others aren't. It varies by channel and by what the department is doing at the time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Beavercreek Police radio encrypted?
Yes — Beavercreek Police's radio system runs on P25 AES-256 encryption. Encryption here is a mixed bag: some talkgroups are locked, others aren't. It varies by channel and by what the department is doing at the time.
Can I listen to Beavercreek Police on a police scanner?
Partially. Beavercreek Police encrypts some of its talkgroups while leaving others open, so some channels may still be accessible. Check RadioReference for specific talkgroup status.
Why did Beavercreek Police encrypt their radio?
Officer safety and operational security are the reasons agencies give. What rarely comes with that explanation is Greene 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 Greene County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes. Whoever made this call for Beavercreek Police 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 Beavercreek Police encryption?
Contact the officials who oversee Beavercreek Police's budget directly and ask why full encryption was chosen over partial alternatives. Pair that with a FOIA request for recordings and policy records, and look for an existing coalition in Greene County, or start one, since agencies respond differently to organized, sustained pressure than to individual complaints.