Police Radio Encryption in Arizona
Arizona has an encryption rate of 5%. Out of 250 tracked public safety agencies, 4 are fully encrypted, 19 are partially encrypted, and 227 broadcast in the clear.
Agencies by Type
Encrypted & Partially Encrypted Agencies in Arizona
- Federal (Statewide) — Encrypted
- Guardian Medical Transport (Yavapai County) — Encrypted
- Guardian Medical Transport (Mohave County) — Encrypted
- Yuma County Sheriff (Statewide) — Encrypted
- APS (Apache County) — Partial
- Arizona Department of Public Safety (Statewide) — Partial
- Arizona Federal (Apache County) — Partial
- Arizona Medical Helicopters (Apache County) — Partial
- Benson (Cochise County) — Partial
- Flagstaff NAU ASU P25 (Maricopa County) — Partial
- Fort Huachuca (Cochise County) — Partial
- La Paz County (La Paz County) — Partial
- Marana Town Services P25 (Pima County) — Partial
- Pima County Wireless Integrated Network (PCWIN) (Pima County) — Partial
- Pinal County (Pinal County) — Partial
- Pinal County P25 (Pinal County) — Partial
- Pine Strawberry Fire Department (Gila County) — Partial
- Prescott (Yavapai County) — Partial
- Regional Wireless Cooperative (RWC) (Yavapai County) — Partial
- Sage Memorial Hospital (Apache County) — Partial
- Springerville (Apache County) — Partial
- TOPAZ Regional Wireless Cooperative (TRWC) (Pinal County) — Partial
- Yuma County Fire-EMS (Statewide) — Partial
Statewide Encrypted Systems
These agencies operate on statewide radio systems and serve multiple jurisdictions across Arizona.
- Federal (Arizona Wireless Integrated Network System (AZ WINS)) — Encrypted
- Yuma County Sheriff (Arizona Wireless Integrated Network System (AZ WINS)) — Encrypted
- Arizona Department of Public Safety (Arizona Wireless Integrated Network System (AZ WINS)) — Partial
- Yuma County Fire-EMS (Arizona Wireless Integrated Network System (AZ WINS)) — Partial
County Breakdown
15 counties tracked across Arizona. 9 have at least one encrypted or partially encrypted agency.
View all 15 counties
| County | Agencies | Encrypted | Partial | Clear | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinal County | 11 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 14% |
| Yavapai County | 16 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 13% |
| Mohave County | 9 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 11% |
| Apache County | 32 | 0 | 5 | 27 | 8% |
| La Paz County | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 7% |
| Pima County | 18 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 6% |
| Cochise County | 24 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 4% |
| Gila County | 22 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 2% |
| Maricopa County | 44 | 0 | 1 | 43 | 1% |
| Coconino County | 41 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 0% |
| Graham County | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0% |
| Greenlee County | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Navajo County | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Santa Cruz County | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Yuma County | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
What This Means for Arizona Residents
Arizona has a relatively low encryption rate of 5%. The majority of public safety agencies (227 out of 250) 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 Arizona.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is police radio encrypted in Arizona?
In Arizona, 4 out of 250 tracked public safety agencies use fully encrypted radio, and 19 use partial encryption. The overall encryption rate is 5%. Use the search tool on the homepage to check specific cities and counties.
Can I listen to police scanners in Arizona?
Yes — 227 agencies in Arizona 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 Arizona data updated?
Data for Arizona 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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