Medina Township Police
Medina, Ohio
How we verified this
As of August 2026 RadioReference lists Medina Township Police dispatch and car-to-car as analog FM narrowband channels carrying only DPL squelch tones — which are not encryption — and the Medina County MARCS-IP talkgroup listing contains no Medina Township police talkgroup.
Encryption Details
Medina County Context
Medina Township Police isn't an outlier here: 2 of the 3 public-safety agencies we track in Medina County are fully encrypted (67%), so most departments nearby have made the same move.
See every agency we track in Medina County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
This agency was previously listed as encrypted, but verification against live sources on 2026-08-09 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 Medina Township Police radio encrypted?
No. Despite earlier listings, Medina Township Police broadcasts in the clear. This agency was previously listed as encrypted, but verification against live sources on 2026-08-09 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 Medina Township Police on a police scanner?
Yes. Verification against live sources found Medina Township 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 Medina Township 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 Medina 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 Medina 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 Medina Township Police encryption?
Contact the officials who oversee Medina Township 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 Medina County, or start one, since agencies respond differently to organized, sustained pressure than to individual complaints.