Police Radio Encryption in Alaska
Alaska has an encryption rate of 20%. Out of 104 tracked public safety agencies, 15 are fully encrypted, 12 are partially encrypted, and 77 broadcast in the clear.
Agencies by Type
Encrypted & Partially Encrypted Agencies in Alaska
- Alaska Army National Guard (Statewide) — Encrypted
- Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (Aleutians West County) — Encrypted
- DOT: Commercial Vehicle Compliance (Statewide) — Encrypted
- DPS: State Troopers (Aleutians West County) — Encrypted
- DPS: State Troopers - A Detachment South (Southeast Alaska) (Statewide) — Encrypted
- DPS: State Troopers - B Detachment (Anchorage/Matanuska-Susitna) (Statewide) — Encrypted
- DPS: State Troopers - C Detachment (West Alaska) (Aleutians West County) — Encrypted
- DPS: State Troopers A Detachment North (Kenai) (Statewide) — Encrypted
- Drug Enforcement Agency (Aleutians West County) — Encrypted
- Eielson Air Force Base (Fairbanks North Star County) — Encrypted
- Federal Bureau of Investigations (Aleutians West County) — Encrypted
- Federal Protective Services (Aleutians West County) — Encrypted
- Internal Revenue Service - Criminal Investigations (Aleutians West County) — Encrypted
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Statewide) — Encrypted
- University of Alaska Anchorage (Statewide) — Encrypted
- Businesses (Fairbanks North Star County) — Partial
- Businesses (Ketchikan Gateway County) — Partial
- Division of Alaska Public Safety Communications Services (Statewide) — Partial
- Fairbanks-North Star Borough (Fairbanks North Star County) — Partial
- Kenai Peninsula Borough (Matanuska-Susitna County) — Partial
- Matanuska-Susitna Borough (15) (Statewide) — Partial
- Municipality of Anchorage (Valdez-Cordova County) — Partial
- National Park Service (Statewide) — Partial
- Public Safety (Anchorage County) — Partial
- State Department of Corrections (D.O.C.) (Aleutians West County) — Partial
- University of Alaska - Fairbanks (Statewide) — Partial
- Valdez-Cordova Census Area (24) (Aleutians West County) — Partial
Statewide Encrypted Systems
These agencies operate on statewide radio systems and serve multiple jurisdictions across Alaska.
- Alaska Army National Guard (Alaska Land Mobile Radio (ALMR)) — Encrypted
- DOT: Commercial Vehicle Compliance (Alaska Land Mobile Radio (ALMR)) — Encrypted
- DPS: State Troopers - A Detachment South (Southeast Alaska) (Alaska Land Mobile Radio (ALMR)) — Encrypted
- DPS: State Troopers - B Detachment (Anchorage/Matanuska-Susitna) (Alaska Land Mobile Radio (ALMR)) — Encrypted
- DPS: State Troopers A Detachment North (Kenai) (Alaska Land Mobile Radio (ALMR)) — Encrypted
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Alaska Land Mobile Radio (ALMR)) — Encrypted
- University of Alaska Anchorage (Alaska Land Mobile Radio (ALMR)) — Encrypted
- Division of Alaska Public Safety Communications Services (Alaska Land Mobile Radio (ALMR)) — Partial
- Matanuska-Susitna Borough (15) (Alaska Land Mobile Radio (ALMR)) — Partial
- National Park Service (Alaska Land Mobile Radio (ALMR)) — Partial
- University of Alaska - Fairbanks (Alaska Land Mobile Radio (ALMR)) — Partial
County Breakdown
19 counties tracked across Alaska. 6 have at least one encrypted or partially encrypted agency.
View all 19 counties
| County | Agencies | Encrypted | Partial | Clear | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketchikan Gateway County | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| Aleutians West County | 23 | 7 | 2 | 14 | 35% |
| Fairbanks North Star County | 10 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 20% |
| Valdez-Cordova County | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17% |
| Anchorage County | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 7% |
| Matanuska-Susitna County | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 6% |
| Kenai Peninsula County | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| North Slope County | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Juneau County | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Southeast Fairbanks County | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Denali County | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Kodiak Island County | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Nome County | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Yukon-Koyukuk County | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Bethel County | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Northwest Arctic County | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Prince of Wales-Outer Ketchikan County | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Sitka County | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Wrangell-Petersburg County | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
What This Means for Alaska Residents
Alaska has a moderate encryption rate of 20%. While many agencies still broadcast in the clear, a growing number have moved to encrypted radio — particularly in urban areas and larger departments. Scanner listeners can still monitor 77 agencies statewide.
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 Alaska.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is police radio encrypted in Alaska?
In Alaska, 15 out of 104 tracked public safety agencies use fully encrypted radio, and 12 use partial encryption. The overall encryption rate is 20%. Use the search tool on the homepage to check specific cities and counties.
Can I listen to police scanners in Alaska?
Yes — 77 agencies in Alaska 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 Alaska data updated?
Data for Alaska 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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