City of Frisco
Colin, Texas
How we verified this
As of August 2026 RadioReference flags Frisco Police Ops 3, Ops 4, CID, Special Operations and two 'Secure' talkgroups as encrypted on the city's P25 system while Dispatch, Info/NCIC, Ops 1, Ops 2, Ops 5, Traffic and the event channels are listed in the clear.
Encryption Details
What This Means
Particular talkgroups are encrypted rather than the whole system, so channels outside that subset may still be monitored.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Frisco radio encrypted?
Yes — City of Frisco's radio system runs on P25 AES-256 encryption. Particular talkgroups are encrypted rather than the whole system, so channels outside that subset may still be monitored.
Can I listen to City of Frisco on a police scanner?
Partially. City of Frisco encrypts specific talkgroups rather than the whole system, so some channels may still be accessible. Check RadioReference for specific talkgroup status.
Why did City of Frisco 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. Whoever made this call for City of Frisco 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 City of Frisco encryption?
Contact the officials who oversee City of Frisco's budget directly and ask why full encryption was chosen over partial alternatives. Pair that with a FOIA request for recordings and policy records, and look for an existing coalition in Colin County, or start one, since agencies respond differently to organized, sustained pressure than to individual complaints.