City of Taylor
Williamson, Texas
How we verified this
As of August 2026 RadioReference flags Taylor Police 1 on GATRRS as encrypted, but Taylor Fire Primary, Animal Control and the PD/FD mutual-aid talkgroup are listed in the clear, so the claim covering both police and fire does not match the database.
Encryption Details
Williamson County Context
Williamson 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 Williamson County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
Coverage here is uneven — parts of the system are locked and parts are open, so a scanner gives you an incomplete rather than an empty picture.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Taylor radio encrypted?
Yes. City of Taylor uses P25 DES-OFB encryption. Coverage here is uneven — parts of the system are locked and parts are open, so a scanner gives you an incomplete rather than an empty picture.
Can I listen to City of Taylor on a police scanner?
Partially. City of Taylor 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 Taylor 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 Taylor to know what was happening nearby.
Can Williamson 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 Williamson County officials are policies those officials can revisit when constituents press for it.
What can I do about City of Taylor encryption?
Three things carry weight, in this order: a public-records request for City of Taylor's encryption policy and radio recordings, a turn at the microphone during Williamson County budget discussions, and finding the other people locally already asking the same question. Individually these are easy to deflect; together they are not.