Quarryville Borough Police
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
How we verified this
As of August 2026 RadioReference lists "PD28 private - Quarryville Borough PD" as encrypted on the Lancaster County-Wide Communications system, where all four regional police dispatch talkgroups are likewise encrypted.
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
Lancaster County Context
Quarryville Borough Police isn't an outlier here: 33 of the 36 public-safety agencies we track in Lancaster County are fully encrypted (92%), so most departments nearby have made the same move.
See every agency we track in Lancaster County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
There is no partial access here: routine dispatch is encrypted alongside everything else, so a scanner picks up nothing from this agency at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Quarryville Borough Police radio encrypted?
Yes — Quarryville Borough Police's radio system runs on P25 AES-256 encryption. There is no partial access here: routine dispatch is encrypted alongside everything else, so a scanner picks up nothing from this agency at all.
Can I listen to Quarryville Borough Police on a police scanner?
No. Quarryville Borough Police has fully encrypted their radio communications using P25 AES-256. No consumer scanner can decode encrypted transmissions.
Why did Quarryville Borough Police encrypt their radio?
Departments typically point to officer safety and operational security. Neither claim tends to come with evidence specific to Lancaster County; what's verifiable is what's lost — journalists can't monitor police department activity in real time, and coordination with agencies that stay unencrypted gets harder.
Can Lancaster County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes. Whoever made this call for Quarryville Borough Police can also unmake it; there's no technical lock-in. The approach that has worked elsewhere combines public-records requests, direct council pressure, and a coordinated local coalition.
What can I do about Quarryville Borough Police encryption?
Start local: show up when Lancaster County officials discuss the budget for Quarryville Borough Police, and ask specifically why full encryption was chosen over a delayed feed or tactical-only approach. File a FOIA request for recordings or policy documents, and connect with others nearby who want the same information — a coordinated ask carries more weight than an individual one.