Butler County, Ohio: Police Scanner Guide
Most police and sheriff agencies in Butler County have gone encrypted. You can still monitor fire, EMS, weather broadcasts, and any remaining unencrypted channels.
What You Can Still Monitor in Butler 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 Butler County
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| Agency | Type | Encryption |
|---|---|---|
| Butler County EMS/Hospitals | ems | P25 AES-256 |
| Butler County Sheriff | sheriff | P25 AES-256 |
| Butler County Local Government | sheriff | P25 AES-256 |
| Fairfield Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Middleton Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Monroe Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Oxford Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Trenton Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| West Chester Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I monitor in Butler County, Ohio?
Most police and sheriff agencies in Butler 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 Butler County?
Yes — 1 out of 9 agencies in Butler County use full encryption. An additional 7 use partial encryption. Fire and EMS frequently remain unencrypted.
What scanner do I need for Butler County?
For Butler 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.