City of Fairview
Colin, Texas
How we verified this
As of August 2026 RadioReference flags the Fairview Police Ops talkgroup on the PAWMCo P25 system as encrypted while the main Fairview Police talkgroup and Collin County Sheriff Dispatch 2 are listed in the clear, matching the recorded scope.
Encryption Details
What This Means
This is a split system: certain talkgroups are encrypted while others remain in the clear, which means partial monitoring is still possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Fairview radio encrypted?
Yes. City of Fairview uses P25 AES-256 encryption. This is a split system: certain talkgroups are encrypted while others remain in the clear, which means partial monitoring is still possible.
Can I listen to City of Fairview on a police scanner?
Partially. City of Fairview 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 Fairview 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 Fairview to know what was happening nearby.
Can Colin 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 Colin County officials are policies those officials can revisit when constituents press for it.
What can I do about City of Fairview encryption?
File a FOIA request for City of Fairview's radio recordings and encryption-decision paperwork, then show up to speak at a council or commission meeting. Find other residents or journalists in Colin 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.