Fairborn Police
Greene, Ohio
How we verified this
RadioReference Greene County OH db page lists Fairborn PD Dispatch 155.535 as mode P25 with no encryption flag and FPD TAC channels as analog FMN, so dispatch is not shown encrypted; the listing's claim that non-dispatch operations are AES-256 encrypted could not be verified from any fetched source.
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
This agency was previously listed as encrypted, but verification against live sources on 2026-08-01 found its dispatch broadcasting in the clear. Any P25-capable scanner can receive it — confirm current status on the live RadioReference database, since encryption decisions can change.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fairborn Police radio encrypted?
No. Despite earlier listings, Fairborn Police broadcasts in the clear. This agency was previously listed as encrypted, but verification against live sources on 2026-08-01 found its dispatch broadcasting in the clear. Any P25-capable scanner can receive it — confirm current status on the live RadioReference database, since encryption decisions can change.
Can I listen to Fairborn Police on a police scanner?
Yes. Verification against live sources found Fairborn Police's dispatch broadcasting in the clear — any P25-capable scanner can receive it. Check RadioReference for frequencies and current status.
Why do agencies like Fairborn Police encrypt their radio?
Departments typically point to officer safety and operational security. Neither claim tends to come with evidence specific to Greene County; what's verifiable is what's lost — journalists can't monitor police department activity in real time, and coordination with agencies that stay unencrypted gets harder.
Can Greene County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes. Whoever made this call for Fairborn 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 Fairborn Police encryption?
Start local: show up when Greene County officials discuss the budget for Fairborn Police, and ask specifically why full encryption was chosen over a delayed feed or tactical-only approach. File a FOIA request for recordings or policy documents, and connect with others nearby who want the same information — a coordinated ask carries more weight than an individual one.