Celina Police
Mercer, Ohio
How we verified this
RR MARCS-IP Mercer County shows Celina Police Dispatch and Tactical (CPD TAC 1) clear with only 'Celina Police Tactical' (CELPTAC2) flagged full encryption, so the listed 'all operations except dispatch' overstates the encryption.
Encryption Details
Mercer County Context
Mercer County is a mixed picture: 1 of 2 agencies we track here are fully encrypted (50%), which means some neighboring departments are still audible on a scanner.
See every agency we track in Mercer 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 Celina Police radio encrypted?
Yes. Celina Police uses 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 Celina Police on a police scanner?
Partially. Celina 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 Celina Police encrypt their radio?
Agencies cite officer safety and operational security. Those are assertions rather than findings — no local evidence is typically produced — while the effects are concrete and land straight away on anyone who relied on hearing Celina Police to know what was happening nearby.
Can Mercer County reverse the encryption decision?
It can. The radios support open and encrypted operation equally well, so this is a configuration and a policy, not a constraint — and policies set by Mercer County officials are policies those officials can revisit when constituents press for it.
What can I do about Celina Police encryption?
Put the question to whoever signs off on Celina Police's radio budget: why full encryption rather than a delayed feed or tactical-only channels? File for the recordings and the decision documents alongside it, and link up with neighbours and local reporters in Mercer County so the ask arrives as a group rather than a one-off.