Flushing Police
Belmont, Ohio
How we verified this
As of August 2026 the RadioReference page for the Belmont County trunked system lists a Flushing PD private talkgroup as encrypted and states that all law enforcement talkgroups on the system are encrypted.
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
Belmont County Context
Flushing Police isn't an outlier here: 12 of the 12 public-safety agencies we track in Belmont County are fully encrypted (100%), so most departments nearby have made the same move.
See every agency we track in Belmont County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
All traffic, including the day-to-day dispatch that used to be the public's window into police activity, now runs encrypted. Nothing from this department is receivable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Flushing Police radio encrypted?
Yes. Flushing Police uses P25 AES-256 encryption. All traffic, including the day-to-day dispatch that used to be the public's window into police activity, now runs encrypted. Nothing from this department is receivable.
Can I listen to Flushing Police on a police scanner?
No. Flushing Police has fully encrypted their radio communications using P25 AES-256. No consumer scanner can decode encrypted transmissions.
Why did Flushing Police encrypt their radio?
The reasons offered are almost always the same two: officer safety and operational security. Whether either was tested against a real Belmont County incident is rarely part of the public record, whereas the consequences are easy to observe — no real-time accountability, and neighbouring agencies still in the clear left working around the gap.
Can Belmont County reverse the encryption decision?
Nothing technical prevents it. Flushing Police operates encrypted because someone decided it should, and decisions of that kind get revisited when councils hear sustained, organised pressure rather than isolated complaints.
What can I do about Flushing Police encryption?
File a FOIA request for Flushing Police's radio recordings and encryption-decision paperwork, then show up to speak at a council or commission meeting. Find other residents or journalists in Belmont County who want the same access — state legislation requiring public radio access is the longer-term fix, but organized local pressure is what usually moves the needle first.