Police Radio Encryption in Alabama
Alabama has an encryption rate of 13%. Out of 388 tracked public safety agencies, 22 are fully encrypted, 55 are partially encrypted, and 311 broadcast in the clear.
22
Encrypted
55
Partial
311
Clear
Agencies by Type
102
Public Safety
19 encrypted
55
Government
26 encrypted
27
Law Enforcement
10 encrypted
16
Dispatch
3 encrypted
12
Fire
3 encrypted
6
EMS
1 encrypted
6
Federal
164
Other
15 encrypted
Encrypted & Partially Encrypted Agencies in Alabama
- Albertville (*) (Marshall County) — Encrypted
- Blue Origin (Madison County) — Encrypted
- Cullman County Sheriff (Cullman County) — Encrypted
- Etowah County - Attalla (Statewide) — Encrypted
- Etowah County - Gadsden (Statewide) — Encrypted
- Etowah County - Glencoe-Hokes Bluff (Statewide) — Encrypted
- Etowah County - Southside (Statewide) — Encrypted
- Henagar (DeKalb County) — Encrypted
- Jefferson County - Hueytown (Statewide) — Encrypted
- Lee County Sheriff (Statewide) — Encrypted
- Madison County - EMS (HEMSI) (Statewide) — Encrypted
- Madison County Sheriff (Statewide) — Encrypted
- Marshall County - Boaz (Statewide) — Encrypted
- OWA Parks and Resort (Baldwin County) — Encrypted
- Phoenix West II (Baldwin County) — Encrypted
- Russell County - Phenix City Fire (Russell County) — Encrypted
- Russell County - Phenix City Police (Russell County) — Encrypted
- Sylvania (DeKalb County) — Encrypted
- Talladega County Sheriff (Statewide) — Encrypted
- Tuscaloosa County - Northport (Statewide) — Encrypted
- Tuscaloosa County Sheriff (Statewide) — Encrypted
- Wind Creek Atmore Casino and Hotel (AL) (Escambia County) — Encrypted
- 3M Company (Morgan County) — Partial
- Anniston Army Depot (Talladega County) — Partial
- Ashville (St. Clair County) — Partial
- Baldwin County - Fairhope (Statewide) — Partial
- Baldwin County - Loxley (Statewide) — Partial
- Baldwin County - Spanish Fort (Statewide) — Partial
- Baldwin County Sheriff (Statewide) — Partial
- Bay Minette, Daphne, Foley, Robertsdale (Baldwin County) — Partial
- Bill Pugh Field Airport (M22) (Franklin County) — Partial
- Blount County (Blount County) — Partial
- Camden Municipal Airport (61A) (Wilcox County) — Partial
- Centreville (Bibb County) — Partial
- Coffee County (Coffee County) — Partial
- Dale County (Dale County) — Partial
- Dauphin Island Airport (49R) (Mobile County) — Partial
- Eclectic (Elmore County) — Partial
- Escambia County - Poarch Band of Creek Indians (Statewide) — Partial
- Etowah County 911 District (Statewide) — Partial
- Hartselle (Morgan County) — Partial
- Hollywood (Jackson County) — Partial
- Hoover (Jefferson County) — Partial
- Houston County - Public Safety (Statewide) — Partial
- Jefferson County - Fultondale (Statewide) — Partial
- Jefferson County - Gardendale (Statewide) — Partial
- Jefferson County - Hoover (Statewide) — Partial
- Jefferson County - Irondale (Statewide) — Partial
- Jefferson County - Mountain Brook (Statewide) — Partial
- Jefferson County - Tarrant (Statewide) — Partial
- Madison Academy (Madison County) — Partial
- Madison County - Huntsville Fire (Statewide) — Partial
- Madison County - Huntsville Police (Statewide) — Partial
- Madison County - Madison (Statewide) — Partial
- Madison County Fire (Statewide) — Partial
- Marengo County Businesses (Marengo County) — Partial
- Mobile County Communications District (Washington County) — Partial
- Montgomery Metro Communications Cooperative District (Pike County) — Partial
- New Hope (Madison County) — Partial
- Radio Technicians (Statewide) — Partial
- Rainbow City (Etowah County) — Partial
- Red Cross (DeKalb County) — Partial
- Russell County Public Safety (Statewide) — Partial
- Scottsboro Government (AL) (Jackson County) — Partial
- Shelby County - Municipal (Statewide) — Partial
- Shelby County Interop (Countywide) (Statewide) — Partial
- Shelby County Sheriff (Statewide) — Partial
- St. Clair County (St. Clair County) — Partial
- State Capitol (Montgomery) (Montgomery County) — Partial
- Stevenson (Jackson County) — Partial
- Surgery Center of Huntsville (Madison County) — Partial
- Talladega County - Childersburg (Statewide) — Partial
- Talladega County - Lincoln (Statewide) — Partial
- Talladega County - Talladega (City) (Statewide) — Partial
- Tuscaloosa County - Tuscaloosa (City) (Statewide) — Partial
- Utilities (Butler County) — Partial
- Utilities (Crenshaw County) — Partial
Statewide Encrypted Systems
These agencies operate on statewide radio systems and serve multiple jurisdictions across Alabama.
- Etowah County - Attalla (Alabama Interoperable Radio System (AIRS)) — Encrypted
- Etowah County - Gadsden (Alabama Interoperable Radio System (AIRS)) — Encrypted
- Etowah County - Glencoe-Hokes Bluff (Alabama Interoperable Radio System (AIRS)) — Encrypted
- Etowah County - Southside (Alabama Interoperable Radio System (AIRS)) — Encrypted
- Jefferson County - Hueytown (Alabama Interoperable Radio System (AIRS)) — Encrypted
- Lee County Sheriff (Alabama Interoperable Radio System (AIRS)) — Encrypted
- Madison County - EMS (HEMSI) (Alabama Interoperable Radio System (AIRS)) — Encrypted
- Madison County Sheriff (Alabama Interoperable Radio System (AIRS)) — Encrypted
- Marshall County - Boaz (Alabama Interoperable Radio System (AIRS)) — Encrypted
- Talladega County Sheriff (Alabama Interoperable Radio System (AIRS)) — Encrypted
- Tuscaloosa County - Northport (Alabama Interoperable Radio System (AIRS)) — Encrypted
- Tuscaloosa County Sheriff (Alabama Interoperable Radio System (AIRS)) — Encrypted
- Baldwin County - Fairhope (Alabama Interoperable Radio System (AIRS)) — Partial
- Baldwin County - Loxley (Alabama Interoperable Radio System (AIRS)) — Partial
- Baldwin County - Spanish Fort (Alabama Interoperable Radio System (AIRS)) — Partial
- Baldwin County Sheriff (Alabama Interoperable Radio System (AIRS)) — Partial
- Escambia County - Poarch Band of Creek Indians (Alabama Interoperable Radio System (AIRS)) — Partial
- Etowah County 911 District (Alabama Interoperable Radio System (AIRS)) — Partial
- Houston County - Public Safety (Alabama Interoperable Radio System (AIRS)) — Partial
- Jefferson County - Fultondale (Alabama Interoperable Radio System (AIRS)) — Partial
- Jefferson County - Gardendale (Alabama Interoperable Radio System (AIRS)) — Partial
- Jefferson County - Hoover (Alabama Interoperable Radio System (AIRS)) — Partial
- Jefferson County - Irondale (Alabama Interoperable Radio System (AIRS)) — Partial
- Jefferson County - Mountain Brook (Alabama Interoperable Radio System (AIRS)) — Partial
- Jefferson County - Tarrant (Alabama Interoperable Radio System (AIRS)) — Partial
- Madison County - Huntsville Fire (Alabama Interoperable Radio System (AIRS)) — Partial
- Madison County - Huntsville Police (Alabama Interoperable Radio System (AIRS)) — Partial
- Madison County - Madison (Alabama Interoperable Radio System (AIRS)) — Partial
- Madison County Fire (Alabama Interoperable Radio System (AIRS)) — Partial
- Radio Technicians (Alabama Interoperable Radio System (AIRS)) — Partial
- Russell County Public Safety (Alabama Interoperable Radio System (AIRS)) — Partial
- Shelby County - Municipal (Alabama Interoperable Radio System (AIRS)) — Partial
- Shelby County Interop (Countywide) (Alabama Interoperable Radio System (AIRS)) — Partial
- Shelby County Sheriff (Alabama Interoperable Radio System (AIRS)) — Partial
- Talladega County - Childersburg (Alabama Interoperable Radio System (AIRS)) — Partial
- Talladega County - Lincoln (Alabama Interoperable Radio System (AIRS)) — Partial
- Talladega County - Talladega (City) (Alabama Interoperable Radio System (AIRS)) — Partial
- Tuscaloosa County - Tuscaloosa (City) (Alabama Interoperable Radio System (AIRS)) — Partial
County Breakdown
66 counties tracked across Alabama. 27 have at least one encrypted or partially encrypted agency.
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| County | Agencies | Encrypted | Partial | Clear | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilcox County | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| DeKalb County | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 28% |
| Russell County | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 25% |
| St. Clair County | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 25% |
| Crenshaw County | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| Marengo County | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| Jackson County | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 19% |
| Baldwin County | 15 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 17% |
| Cullman County | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 17% |
| Bibb County | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17% |
| Franklin County | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17% |
| Washington County | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17% |
| Madison County | 18 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 14% |
| Blount County | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 13% |
| Butler County | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 13% |
| Elmore County | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 13% |
| Etowah County | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 13% |
| Talladega County | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 13% |
| Escambia County | 9 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 11% |
| Marshall County | 9 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 11% |
| Coffee County | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 10% |
| Jefferson County | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 8% |
| Pike County | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 8% |
| Dale County | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 7% |
| Morgan County | 17 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 6% |
| Mobile County | 9 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 6% |
| Montgomery County | 11 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 5% |
| Limestone County | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0% |
| Autauga County | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0% |
| Shelby County | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0% |
| Calhoun County | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0% |
| Macon County | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0% |
| Tuscaloosa County | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0% |
| Clarke County | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Colbert County | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Conecuh County | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Covington County | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Houston County | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Lee County | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Chambers County | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Dallas County | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Lauderdale County | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Lawrence County | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Barbour County | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Cherokee County | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Geneva County | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Henry County | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Lamar County | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Lowndes County | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Marion County | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Monroe County | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Randolph County | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Sumter County | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Tallapoosa County | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Winston County | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Bullock County | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Chilton County | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Choctaw County | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Cleburne County | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Coosa County | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Fayette County | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Greene County | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Hale County | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Perry County | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Pickens County | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Walker County | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
What This Means for Alabama Residents
Alabama has a relatively low encryption rate of 13%. The majority of public safety agencies (311 out of 388) still broadcast in the clear, meaning scanner listeners and journalists retain access to most emergency radio traffic.
Encryption status can change at any time as agencies upgrade equipment or adopt new policies. The RTDNA considers police radio encryption the #1 threat to journalism in America. Use our search tool to check specific cities and counties in Alabama.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is police radio encrypted in Alabama?
In Alabama, 22 out of 388 tracked public safety agencies use fully encrypted radio, and 55 use partial encryption. The overall encryption rate is 13%. Use the search tool on the homepage to check specific cities and counties.
Can I listen to police scanners in Alabama?
Yes — 311 agencies in Alabama still broadcast in the clear and can be monitored with a scanner. Check specific agencies using our search tool for detailed channel information.
How often is Alabama data updated?
Data for Alabama is synchronized weekly from RadioReference.com. Encryption status reflects the latest known radio configurations, though agencies can change their setup without notice. Report incorrect data.
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