Piqua Police
Miami, Ohio
How we verified this
As of August 2026 RadioReference lists the Piqua Police 'Meet' talkgroup and the Piqua–Sidney SWAT talkgroup on Ohio MARCS-IP as encrypted, while Miami County law enforcement dispatch (Ops 1) is listed in the clear.
Encryption Details
Miami County Context
Miami County is a mixed picture: 1 of 3 agencies we track here are fully encrypted (33%), which means some neighboring departments are still audible on a scanner.
See every agency we track in Miami County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
Only the tactical side is closed. SWAT callouts and sensitive operations are encrypted; ordinary calls for service may still reach a scanner.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Piqua Police radio encrypted?
Yes. Piqua Police uses P25 AES-256 encryption. Only the tactical side is closed. SWAT callouts and sensitive operations are encrypted; ordinary calls for service may still reach a scanner.
Can I listen to Piqua Police on a police scanner?
Partially. Piqua Police encrypts its tactical channels, so some channels may still be accessible. Check RadioReference for specific talkgroup status.
Why did Piqua 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 Piqua Police to know what was happening nearby.
Can Miami County reverse the encryption decision?
Nothing technical prevents it. Piqua 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 Piqua Police encryption?
Three things carry weight, in this order: a public-records request for Piqua Police's encryption policy and radio recordings, a turn at the microphone during Miami County budget discussions, and finding the other people locally already asking the same question. Individually these are easy to deflect; together they are not.