Ghanna Police
Franklin, Ohio
How we verified this
Two live Broadcastify feeds ('Gahanna Police' and 'Gahanna Police and MECC Dispatch') carry Gahanna PD dispatch in Franklin County OH, proving it is not fully encrypted; the tactical-only encryption claim was neither confirmed nor contradicted, and note the input agency name 'Ghanna' is a misspelling of Gahanna.
Encryption Details
Franklin County Context
Of the 4 public-safety agencies we track in Franklin County, Ghanna Police is currently the only one we have flagged as encrypted.
See every agency we track in Franklin 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 Ghanna Police radio encrypted?
No. Despite earlier listings, Ghanna 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 Ghanna Police on a police scanner?
Yes. Verification against live sources found Ghanna 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 Ghanna Police encrypt their radio?
Ask why, and the answer is usually officer safety, sometimes operational security. What is harder to obtain is any documented case in Franklin County where an open channel caused harm. The costs need no such documentation: reporting on police department response slows down, and mutual-aid coordination gets more awkward, immediately.
Can Franklin County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes, and some departments already have. Because encryption here is a choice rather than a technical necessity, the path back runs through the same people who chose it: budget hearings, records requests, and residents who keep asking in public.
What can I do about Ghanna Police encryption?
Contact the officials who oversee Ghanna 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 Franklin County, or start one, since agencies respond differently to organized, sustained pressure than to individual complaints.