City of Crowley
Fort Worth, Texas
How we verified this
As of August 2026 RadioReference flags every Crowley Police talkgroup on NTIRN as encrypted, including Patrol 1 and Patrol 2, CID, tactical and their backup counterparts, while Crowley Fire, EMS and public works talkgroups are listed in the clear.
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
Fort Worth County Context
City of Crowley isn't an outlier here: 2 of the 2 public-safety agencies we track in Fort Worth County are fully encrypted (100%), so most departments nearby have made the same move.
See every agency we track in Fort Worth 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 City of Crowley radio encrypted?
Yes. City of Crowley 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 City of Crowley on a police scanner?
No. City of Crowley has fully encrypted their radio communications using P25 AES-256. No consumer scanner can decode encrypted transmissions.
Why did City of Crowley encrypt their radio?
The reasons offered are almost always the same two: officer safety and operational security. Whether either was tested against a real Fort Worth County incident is rarely part of the public record, whereas the consequences are easy to observe — no real-time accountability, and neighbouring agencies still in the clear left working around the gap.
Can Fort Worth County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes — nothing about the underlying radio technology forces this. It's a decision Fort Worth County officials made and can revisit, and other communities have pushed departments back toward open channels through sustained council pressure and coalition-building.
What can I do about City of Crowley encryption?
File a FOIA request for City of Crowley's radio recordings and encryption-decision paperwork, then show up to speak at a council or commission meeting. Find other residents or journalists in Fort Worth 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.