14 of 19 Dauphin County agencies are fully encrypted
19 public safety agencies in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania have encrypted their radio communications.
Radio systems serving Dauphin County
- South Central Interoperability Network
- Hershey Entertainment and Resorts
- PA-STARNet: Pennsylvania Statewide Radio Network
Of 8 talkgroups catalogued for Dauphin County, 1 is encrypted and 7 remain in the clear. A scanner can still receive the unencrypted channels.
17 of 19 records here have been checked against a primary source; 2 have not.
System and talkgroup counts come from this site's agency database and change without notice — confirm current status on RadioReference.
Encryption Technology Used in Dauphin County
Encrypted Agencies in Dauphin County
| Agency Name | Type | Encryption | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dauphin County EMA ✓ | Sheriff | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Dauphin County EMS ✓ | Ems | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted |
| Dauphin County Police ✓ | Police | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted |
| Dauphin County Sheriff's Office | Sheriff | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted |
| Derry Township Police | Police | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted |
| Halifax EMS ✓ | Ems | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Harrisbueg Police ✓ | Police | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted |
| Highspire Police ✓ | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Hummelstown Police ✓ | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Life Lion EMS ✓ | Ems | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Life Team EMS ✓ | Ems | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Lower Swatara Police ✓ | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Millersburg EMS ✓ | Ems | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Pennbrook Police ✓ | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Steelton Police ✓ | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Susquehanna EMS ✓ | Ems | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Susquehanna Township Police ✓ | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Swatara Township Police ✓ | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Williamstown EMS ✓ | Ems | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dauphin County police radio encrypted?
14 of 19 agencies in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania are fully encrypted (74%), while 5 have partial encryption.
Can I listen to Dauphin County Sheriff on a scanner?
The Dauphin County Sheriff's Office has encrypted their radio communications using P25 AES-256. Scanner monitoring of sheriff operations is no longer possible.
How many police departments in Dauphin County are encrypted?
10 police departments in Dauphin County have implemented some level of encryption, along with 2 sheriff offices, 0 fire departments, and 7 EMS agencies.
What encryption technology does Dauphin County use?
The most common encryption type in Dauphin County is P25 AES-256, used by agencies for secure communications. This encryption blocks public scanner monitoring.
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