Washington Encrypted Agencies
38 public safety agencies in Washington have encrypted their radio communications.
RadioReference Verification
| Agency Name | County | Type | Encryption | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Clark | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Clark | Sheriff | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted | |
| Statewide | Federal | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Spokane | Police | P25 AES-256 | Tactical Only | |
| Grant | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Snohomish | Police | P25 DES-OFB | Fully Encrypted | |
| Statewide | Federal | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted | |
| Grant | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Grant | Sheriff | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Clark | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Grant | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Grant | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Pierce | Sheriff | P25 AES-256 | Tactical Only | |
| Grant | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Clark | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Grant | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| King | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Grant | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Spokane | Sheriff | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted | |
| Spokane | Airport | P25 AES-256 | Tactical Only | |
| Spokane | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Spokane | Other | P25 AES-256 | Tactical Only | |
| Pierce | Police | P25 AES-256 | Specific Channels | |
| Statewide | Other | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Clark | Police | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted | |
| Grant | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Clark | Police | P25 AES | Fully Encrypted | |
| Clark | Other | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Snohomish | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Skagit | Sheriff | Other | Partially Encrypted | |
| Skagit | Police | Other | Fully Encrypted | |
| Skagit | Police | Other | Fully Encrypted | |
| King | Police | P25 AES | Tactical Only | |
| Bothell Fire Department ✓ NEW | King | Fire | P25 AES | Tactical Only |
| Renton Police Department ✓ NEW | King | Police | P25 AES | Fully Encrypted |
| Skagit | Police | Other | Partially Encrypted | |
| Skagit | Police | Other | Partially Encrypted |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many public safety agencies in Washington are encrypted?
38 agencies in Washington are documented as encrypted: 24 (63%) fully encrypted and 14 with partial encryption. See the full table below for specific agencies.
Which Washington agencies have verified encryption data?
19 of the 38 agencies listed here (50%) have been checked directly against the RadioReference API, covering 128 documented talkgroups. The rest are sourced from the community-maintained RadioReference Wiki and may be less current.
Which county in Washington has the most encrypted agencies?
Grant County leads Washington with 9 encrypted agencies (100% fully encrypted). Browse the county list below to see how your area compares.
Can I still monitor police scanners anywhere in Washington?
Yes. 14 agencies in Washington have only partial encryption, and fire/EMS channels frequently stay open even in counties where police departments have gone dark. Use the filters below to find what's still accessible.
Can Washington residents get an encryption decision reversed?
Yes — encryption is a local policy decision, not a technical requirement. Communities in other states have reversed encryption decisions through sustained city council pressure and public-records requests; see our guide on fighting encryption for the specific tactics that have worked.
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