City of Celina
Colin, Texas
How we verified this
As of August 2026 RadioReference flags the Celina Police Ops talkgroup on the PAWMCo P25 system as encrypted while the main Celina Police talkgroup and Celina Fire channels are listed in the clear, matching the recorded scope.
Encryption Details
What This Means
Encryption here is a mixed bag: some talkgroups are locked, others aren't. It varies by channel and by what the department is doing at the time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Celina radio encrypted?
Yes — City of Celina's radio system runs on P25 AES-256 encryption. Encryption here is a mixed bag: some talkgroups are locked, others aren't. It varies by channel and by what the department is doing at the time.
Can I listen to City of Celina on a police scanner?
Partially. City of Celina encrypts some of its talkgroups while leaving others open, so some channels may still be accessible. Check RadioReference for specific talkgroup status.
Why did City of Celina encrypt their radio?
Departments typically point to officer safety and operational security. Neither claim tends to come with evidence specific to Colin County; what's verifiable is what's lost — journalists can't monitor other agency activity in real time, and coordination with agencies that stay unencrypted gets harder.
Can Colin County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes, and some departments already have. Because encryption here is a choice rather than a technical necessity, the path back runs through the same people who chose it: budget hearings, records requests, and residents who keep asking in public.
What can I do about City of Celina encryption?
Ask for the paperwork first — the policy that authorised encryption for City of Celina, and the recordings themselves — because a specific request is harder to wave away than a general complaint. Then take what you learn to a council meeting, and bring others from Colin County with you.