Brevard County, Florida: Police Scanner Guide
Most police and sheriff agencies in Brevard County have gone encrypted. You can still monitor fire, EMS, weather broadcasts, and any remaining unencrypted channels.
What You Can Still Monitor in Brevard County
- Fire dispatch — most fire departments stay on open radio even when police go encrypted
- EMS / ambulance dispatch — emergency medical services often remain unencrypted for interoperability
- NOAA Weather Radio — direct NWS broadcasts on 162.400–162.550 MHz
- Public works & utilities — city maintenance, road crews, and utilities typically unencrypted
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Agencies in Brevard County
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| Agency | Type | Encryption |
|---|---|---|
| Brevard County Fire Rescue | fire | P25 AES-256 |
| Brevard County Sheriff's Office | sheriff | P25 AES-256 |
| Cocoa Police Department | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Cocoa Beach Police Department | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Indialantic Police Department | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Indian Harbor Beach Police Department | police | P25 AES-256 |
| L3Harris Corporation | other | ProVoice DES |
| Melbourne Police Department | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Melbourne Beach Police Department | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Palm Bay Police Department | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Rockledge Police Department | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Satellite Beach Police Department | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Titusville Police Department | police | P25 AES-256 |
| West Melbourne Police Department | police | P25 AES-256 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I monitor in Brevard County, Florida?
Most police and sheriff agencies in Brevard County have gone encrypted. You can still monitor fire, EMS, weather broadcasts, and any remaining unencrypted channels. Check the local fire and EMS frequencies which often remain unencrypted even when police go encrypted.
Is police radio encrypted in Brevard County?
Yes — 5 out of 14 agencies in Brevard County use full encryption. An additional 9 use partial encryption. Fire and EMS frequently remain unencrypted.
What scanner do I need for Brevard County?
For Brevard County, we recommend a scanner that covers VHF and UHF frequencies for fire, EMS, and weather — the Uniden BC125AT is the best value. For broader exploration, the RTL-SDR V4 with free SDRTrunk software can scan the full spectrum.