Miami-Dade County, Florida: Police Scanner Guide
Most police and sheriff agencies in Miami-Dade County have gone encrypted. You can still monitor fire, EMS, weather broadcasts, and any remaining unencrypted channels.
What You Can Still Monitor in Miami-Dade 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 Miami-Dade County
Data from the RadioReference database and direct verification. View all Florida agencies →
| Agency | Type | Encryption |
|---|---|---|
| Aventura Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Coral Gables Police | police | P25 AES |
| Hialeah Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Miami Beach Fire | fire | P25 AES-256 |
| Miami Beach Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Miami-Dade Police Department | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Miami Police Department | police | P25 AES-256 |
| North Miami Beach Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Medley Township Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Miami Gardens Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Miami Beach Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I monitor in Miami-Dade County, Florida?
Most police and sheriff agencies in Miami-Dade 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 Miami-Dade County?
Yes — 8 out of 11 agencies in Miami-Dade County use full encryption. An additional 3 use partial encryption. Fire and EMS frequently remain unencrypted.
What scanner do I need for Miami-Dade County?
For Miami-Dade 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.