Latimore Township Police
Adams, Pennsylvania
How we verified this
As of August 2026 RadioReference lists "Latimore Twp PD Tac" and both Adams County police dispatch talkgroups as fully encrypted on the South Central Interoperability Network.
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
Adams County Context
Latimore Township Police isn't an outlier here: 13 of the 16 public-safety agencies we track in Adams County are fully encrypted (81%), so most departments nearby have made the same move.
See every agency we track in Adams County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
This agency encrypts all of its radio communications, including routine dispatch. The public, journalists, and even other first responders can't monitor its activity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Latimore Township Police radio encrypted?
Yes. Latimore Township Police uses P25 AES-256 encryption. This agency encrypts all of its radio communications, including routine dispatch. The public, journalists, and even other first responders can't monitor its activity.
Can I listen to Latimore Township Police on a police scanner?
No. Latimore Township Police has fully encrypted their radio communications using P25 AES-256. No consumer scanner can decode encrypted transmissions.
Why did Latimore Township 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 Latimore Township Police to know what was happening nearby.
Can Adams County reverse the encryption decision?
Nothing technical prevents it. Latimore Township 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 Latimore Township Police encryption?
File a FOIA request for Latimore Township 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 Adams 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.