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Encrypted Other Agencies

249 other agencies across the United States are documented as encrypting their radio communications, blocking public access to critical safety information. Our database holds 257 records of this type; the rest are ones our own checks found in the clear.

249 Total Encrypted
98 Fully Encrypted
151 Partially Encrypted
40 States Affected
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About Other Agencies

Specialized agencies including park rangers, conservation officers, and other public safety entities.

Impact of Encryption

Various specialized agencies serve important public safety functions. Encryption in these agencies can affect outdoor recreation, environmental monitoring, and community safety.

Affected Stakeholders

  • Outdoor recreationists
  • Environmental groups
  • Local residents

States with Most Encrypted Other Agencies

#1 TX 105 other agencies #2 MI 14 other agencies #3 IL 11 other agencies #4 LA 10 other agencies #5 CA 8 other agencies #6 NJ 8 other agencies #7 GA 8 other agencies #8 MN 7 other agencies #9 FL 5 other agencies #10 AL 5 other agencies

All Encrypted Other Agencies

Browse all 257 other agencies records. Open an agency for its verification status; records our checks found in the clear say so on their own page.

Agency State County Encryption Scope
Dodgers Stadium CA Los Angeles Algorithm not published Fully Encrypted
East San Gabriel Valley / Foothills Special Enforcement Team CA Los Angeles Algorithm not published Partially Encrypted
Imperial County District Attorney CA Imperial Algorithm not published Partially Encrypted
L.A. IMPACT Unit CA Los Angeles Algorithm not published Partially Encrypted
NASA Ames Research Center CA Santa Clara Algorithm not published Fully Encrypted
Pasadena Public Works CA Los Angeles Algorithm not published Fully Encrypted
Port of Long Beach CA Los Angeles Algorithm not published Fully Encrypted
San Manuel Band Of Mission Indians CA San Bernardino Algorithm not published Partially Encrypted
Pennsylvania Conservation & Natural Resources PA Statewide Algorithm not published Partially Encrypted
Pennsylvania Game Commission PA Statewide Algorithm not published Tactical Only
Pennsylvania Probation & Parole PA Statewide Algorithm not published Fully Encrypted
Albion DPS MI Calhoun Algorithm not published Partially Encrypted
Canton Township Dept. of Public Safety MI Wayne Algorithm not published Fully Encrypted
City of Hamtramck MI Wayne Algorithm not published Fully Encrypted
City of Livonia MI Wayne Algorithm not published Partially Encrypted
Drug Enforcement Agency MI Statewide Algorithm not published Partially Encrypted
Immigration, Customs, and Enforcement MI Statewide Algorithm not published Partially Encrypted
MPSCS Interop MI Statewide Algorithm not published Partially Encrypted
MPSCS Radio Technicians MI Statewide Algorithm not published Partially Encrypted
MyMichigan Health MI Statewide Algorithm not published Partially Encrypted
Statewide Gaming Commission MI Statewide Algorithm not published Specific Channels
United States Border Patrol MI Statewide Algorithm not published Partially Encrypted
United States Fish and Wildlife MI Statewide Algorithm not published Specific Channels
Violent Crimes Task Force MI Wayne, Kent Algorithm not published Fully Encrypted
DowDupont MI Midland Algorithm not published Fully Encrypted
Hackensack Meridian Health NJ Middlesex Algorithm not published Specific Channels
New Jersey Department Health NJ Statewide Algorithm not published Fully Encrypted
Old Bridge Township NJ Middlesex Algorithm not published Fully Encrypted
Palisades Interstate Parkway NJ Statewide Algorithm not published Specific Channels
Perth Amboy Public Works NJ Woodbridge Algorithm not published Fully Encrypted
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey NJ Statewide Algorithm not published Fully Encrypted
Waterfront Commission of New York Harbour NJ Statewide Algorithm not published Partially Encrypted
West New York NJ Hudson Algorithm not published Partially Encrypted
Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission FL Statewide Algorithm not published Fully Encrypted
L3Harris Corporation FL Brevard Algorithm not published Fully Encrypted
Reedy Creek Improvement District FL Orange/Osceola Algorithm not published Fully Encrypted
Sarasota-Manatee Counties Regional LAW FL Sarasota-Manatee Algorithm not published Specific Channels
Villages Community Development District FL Sumter Algorithm not published Fully Encrypted
City of Abilene TX Taylor Algorithm not published Fully Encrypted
City of Addison TX Dallas Algorithm not published Partially Encrypted
City of Allen TX Colin Algorithm not published Partially Encrypted
City of Alton TX Hidalgo Algorithm not published Fully Encrypted
City of Alvin TX Brazoria Algorithm not published Tactical Only
City of Amarillo TX Potter Algorithm not published Partially Encrypted
City of Anna TX Colin Algorithm not published Partially Encrypted
City of Arlington TX Tarrant Algorithm not published Specific Channels
City of Bellaire TX Harris Algorithm not published Fully Encrypted
City of Brownsville TX Cameron Algorithm not published Partially Encrypted
City of Bryan TX Brazos Algorithm not published Partially Encrypted
City of Burleson TX Fort Worth Algorithm not published Fully Encrypted
City of Carrolton TX Denton Algorithm not published Partially Encrypted
City of Celina TX Colin Algorithm not published Partially Encrypted
City of Cleburne TX Johnson Algorithm not published Fully Encrypted
City of Combes TX Cameron Algorithm not published Partially Encrypted
City of Columbus TX Colorado Algorithm not published Partially Encrypted
City of Conroe TX Montgomery Algorithm not published Partially Encrypted
City of Coppell TX Dallas Algorithm not published Partially Encrypted
City of Crowley TX Fort Worth Algorithm not published Fully Encrypted
City of Dalworthington Gardens TX Tarrant Algorithm not published Partially Encrypted
City of Deer Park TX Harris Algorithm not published Tactical Only
City of Donna TX Hidalgo Algorithm not published Partially Encrypted
City of Eagle Lake TX Colorado Algorithm not published Partially Encrypted
City of El Campo TX Wharton Algorithm not published Partially Encrypted
City of El Paso TX El Paso Algorithm not published Partially Encrypted
City of Grand Prairie TX Tarrant Algorithm not published Fully Encrypted
City of Fairview TX Colin Algorithm not published Partially Encrypted
City of Farmers Branch TX Dallas Algorithm not published Partially Encrypted
City of Fort Worth TX Tarrant Algorithm not published Partially Encrypted
City of Frisco TX Colin Algorithm not published Specific Channels
City of Flower Mound TX Denton Algorithm not published Fully Encrypted
City of Friendsswood TX Galveston Algorithm not published Fully Encrypted
City of Garland TX Dallas Algorithm not published Fully Encrypted
City of Galveston TX Galveston Algorithm not published Partially Encrypted
City of Georgetown TX Williamson Algorithm not published Partially Encrypted
City of Grand Prairie TX Dallas Algorithm not published Fully Encrypted
City of Harlington TX Cameron Algorithm not published Fully Encrypted
City of Houston TX Harris Algorithm not published Tactical Only
City of Humble TX Harris Algorithm not published Partially Encrypted
City of Hutto TX Williamson Algorithm not published Fully Encrypted
City of Irving TX Dallas Algorithm not published Fully Encrypted
City of Jersey Village TX Harris Algorithm not published Fully Encrypted
City of Josephine TX Colin Algorithm not published Partially Encrypted
City of Katy TX Harris Algorithm not published Partially Encrypted
City of Kerrville TX Kerr Algorithm not published Fully Encrypted
City of Ingram TX Kerr Algorithm not published Fully Encrypted
City of La Feria TX Cameron Algorithm not published Partially Encrypted
City of LaMarque TX Galveston Algorithm not published Partially Encrypted
City of La Porte TX Harris Algorithm not published Partially Encrypted
City of Laredo TX Webb Algorithm not published Partially Encrypted
City of Leander TX Williamson Algorithm not published Partially Encrypted
City of Lewisvile TX Denton Algorithm not published Specific Channels
City of Longview TX Gregg Algorithm not published Tactical Only
City of Los Fresnos TX Cameron Algorithm not published Specific Channels
City of Lubbock TX Lubbock Algorithm not published Tactical Only
City of McAllen TX Hidalgo Algorithm not published Fully Encrypted
City of McKinney TX Collin Algorithm not published Fully Encrypted
City of Mesquite TX Dallas Algorithm not published Partially Encrypted
City of Midland TX Midland Algorithm not published Tactical Only
City of Montgomery TX Montgomery Algorithm not published Fully Encrypted
City of Mount Pleasant TX Titus Algorithm not published Tactical Only

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many other agencies have encrypted their radios?

249 other agencies are documented as encrypted: 98 fully encrypted and 151 with partial encryption.

Which state has the most encrypted other agencies?

Texas leads with 105 other agencies records, out of 257 tracked nationwide.

What encryption technology do most other agencies use?

For most of the 257 other agencies records here, no source we have checked names the algorithm: RadioReference marks a talkgroup as encrypted without naming the cipher. 0 have a published source naming it.

Why does encrypting other agency radio matter?

Various specialized agencies serve important public safety functions. Encryption in these agencies can affect outdoor recreation, environmental monitoring, and community safety. Stakeholders most affected include outdoor recreationists, environmental groups, local residents.

What can I do if my local other agency is encrypted?

Encryption is a policy choice made by department or elected leadership, not a technical requirement — it can be revisited. File a public-records request for the encryption decision, raise it at a city council or county commission meeting, and connect with others who rely on scanner access in your area.

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