Cuyahoga County, Ohio: Police Scanner Guide
Most police and sheriff agencies in Cuyahoga County have gone encrypted. You can still monitor fire, EMS, weather broadcasts, and any remaining unencrypted channels.
What You Can Still Monitor in Cuyahoga 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 Cuyahoga County
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| Agency | Type | Encryption |
|---|---|---|
| Berea Fire | fire | P25 AES-256 |
| Brook Park Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Cayahoga County Sheriff | sheriff | P25 AES-256 |
| Cleveland Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| East Cleveland Police | police | NXDN Scrambling |
| Martens & Son's Ambulance Service | ems | NXDN Scrambling |
| Parma Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Parma Heights Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Strongsville Police | police | P25 DES-OFB |
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I monitor in Cuyahoga County, Ohio?
Most police and sheriff agencies in Cuyahoga 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 Cuyahoga County?
Yes — 2 out of 9 agencies in Cuyahoga County use full encryption. An additional 6 use partial encryption. Fire and EMS frequently remain unencrypted.
What scanner do I need for Cuyahoga County?
For Cuyahoga 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.