Encrypted School District Police
16 school district police across the United States have encrypted their radio communications, blocking public access to critical safety information.
About School District Police
Police and security departments serving K-12 school districts.
Impact of Encryption
School district encryption can prevent parents from knowing about incidents at their children's schools and hide patterns of discipline or safety issues.
Affected Stakeholders
- Parents
- School boards
- Student advocates
- Teachers unions
States with Most Encrypted School District Police
Encryption Technologies Used
All Encrypted School District Police
Browse all 16 school district police that have encrypted their communications.
| Agency | State | County | Encryption | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris County Schools | TX | Harris | P25 AES-256 | Specific Channels |
| Athens County Schools | OH | Athens | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Dalton High School | GA | Whitfield | NXDN Scrambling | Fully Encrypted |
| Avon Community School Corporation | IN | Hendricks | MOTOTRBO | Partially Encrypted |
| Brownsburg Community School Corporation | IN | Hendricks | P25 AES-256 | Specific Channels |
| Clark-Pleasant Community School Corp. | IN | Johnson | MOTOTRBO | Fully Encrypted |
| Hamilton Southeastern Schools | IN | Hamilton | MOTOTRBO | Fully Encrypted |
| Perry Township Schools | IN | Marion | MOTOTRBO | Fully Encrypted |
| Vigo County School Corporation | IN | Vigo | MOTOTRBO | Partially Encrypted |
| Union County School District | NC | Union | DMR Enhanced Privacy | Fully Encrypted |
| Knox County Schools Security Division | TN | Knox | P25 ADP | Specific Channels |
| Chesapeake City Schools | VA | Chesapeake | P25 DES-OFB | Fully Encrypted |
| Blair County Schools | NE | Blair | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted |
| Ellisville State School Security | MS | Jones | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Jones County School District | MS | Jones | P25 AES-256 | Specific Channels |
| Laurel Schools Security | MS | Jones | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many school district police have encrypted their radios?
16 school district police across 9 states are documented as encrypted: 9 fully encrypted and 7 with partial encryption.
Which state has the most encrypted school district police?
Indiana leads with 6 encrypted school district police, out of 16 tracked nationwide.
What encryption technology do most school district police use?
P25 AES-256 is the most common, used by 7 of the 16 encrypted school district police tracked here (44%).
Why does encrypting school police radio matter?
School district encryption can prevent parents from knowing about incidents at their children's schools and hide patterns of discipline or safety issues. Stakeholders most affected include parents, school boards, student advocates, teachers unions.
What can I do if my local school police 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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