City of Gallatin Police/Fire Department
Sumner, Tennessee
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
View 6 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Gallatin Police1 | Police: Dispatch 1 | Encrypted |
| 2002 | Gallatin PD Tac2 | Police: Tactical 2 | Encrypted |
| 1071 | Gallatin Fire | Fire: Dispatch (dispatch ENC) | Mixed |
| 4011 | Gallatin FD Tac | Fire: Tactical 1 | Encrypted |
| 4014 | Gallatin PD Tac3 | Police: Tactical 3 | Encrypted |
| 4017 | Gallatin PD Tac4 | Police: Tactical 4 | Encrypted |
Verification Status
We do have per-talkgroup data for City of Gallatin Police/Fire Department from the RadioReference API, and used it to set the encryption scope shown above — but no additional human-reviewed source (a live feed check or a dated news account) has been recorded for this record, so treat it as a data-quality correction rather than an independently confirmed verification. Check the live RadioReference database directly for current status.
If you monitor City of Gallatin Police/Fire Department directly or have more current information, the fastest way to fix this is to update the RadioReference Wiki entry — our data pulls from there and from the RadioReference API on a regular refresh cycle.
Sumner County Context
Sumner County is a mixed picture: 3 of 6 agencies we track here are fully encrypted (50%), which means some neighboring departments are still audible on a scanner.
See every agency we track in Sumner County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
Our records list a mix here: some talkgroups encrypted, others not. The listing is unverified, so confirm what is audible at RadioReference.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Gallatin Police/Fire Department radio encrypted?
Our database lists City of Gallatin Police/Fire Department as using P25 AES-256 encryption, though this listing is unverified. Our records list a mix here: some talkgroups encrypted, others not. The listing is unverified, so confirm what is audible at RadioReference.
Can I listen to City of Gallatin Police/Fire Department on a police scanner?
Possibly. Our database lists City of Gallatin Police/Fire Department as encrypting some of its talkgroups while leaving others open, which would leave some channels accessible. The listing is unverified — check RadioReference for specific talkgroup status.
Why do agencies like City of Gallatin Police/Fire Department 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 City of Gallatin Police/Fire Department to know what was happening nearby.
Can Sumner County reverse the encryption decision?
It can. The radios support open and encrypted operation equally well, so this is a configuration and a policy, not a constraint — and policies set by Sumner County officials are policies those officials can revisit when constituents press for it.
What can I do about City of Gallatin Police/Fire Department encryption?
Put the question to whoever signs off on City of Gallatin Police/Fire Department's radio budget: why full encryption rather than a delayed feed or tactical-only channels? File for the recordings and the decision documents alongside it, and link up with neighbours and local reporters in Sumner County so the ask arrives as a group rather than a one-off.