Duval County, Florida: Police Scanner Guide
Most police and sheriff agencies in Duval County have gone encrypted. You can still monitor fire, EMS, weather broadcasts, and any remaining unencrypted channels.
What You Can Still Monitor in Duval 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 Duval County
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| Agency | Type | Encryption |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Beach Police | police | P25 DES-OFB |
| Duval County School Board Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Jacksonville Aviation Authority Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Jacksonville Beach Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Jacksonville Fire/Rescue | fire | P25 ADP |
| Jacksonville Marine Authority Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Jacksonville Sheriff | sheriff | P25 AES-256 |
| Neptune Beach Police | police | P25 DES-OFB |
| University of North Florida Police | police | P25 DES-OFB |
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I monitor in Duval County, Florida?
Most police and sheriff agencies in Duval 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 Duval County?
Yes — 7 out of 9 agencies in Duval County use full encryption. An additional 2 use partial encryption. Fire and EMS frequently remain unencrypted.
What scanner do I need for Duval County?
For Duval 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.