Police Radio Encryption in Arkansas
Arkansas has an encryption rate of 8%. Out of 291 tracked public safety agencies, 2 are fully encrypted, 42 are partially encrypted, and 247 broadcast in the clear.
Agencies by Type
Encrypted & Partially Encrypted Agencies in Arkansas
- Bradford (White County) — Encrypted
- Johnson County (Johnson County) — Encrypted
- Airports (Union County) — Partial
- Arkansas Brandmeister DMR (Itinerant County) — Partial
- Beebe (White County) — Partial
- Benton County (04) - Rogers (Statewide) — Partial
- Benton County (04) - Siloam Springs (Statewide) — Partial
- Blytheville Public Safety (AR) (Mississippi County) — Partial
- Businesses (Ashley County) — Partial
- Businesses (Clay County) — Partial
- Businesses (Columbia County) — Partial
- Businesses (Faulkner County) — Partial
- Businesses (Pulaski County) — Partial
- Businesses (Sharp County) — Partial
- Calhoun County (Calhoun County) — Partial
- Conway (Faulkner County) — Partial
- Conway Wireless Information Network (CWIN - Conway 800) (Faulkner County) — Partial
- Eureka Springs (Carroll County) — Partial
- Faulkner County (23) (Statewide) — Partial
- Federal Government (Statewide) — Partial
- Federal Government (Arkansas County) — Partial
- Fulton County (Fulton County) — Partial
- Marked Tree (Poinsett County) — Partial
- Marmaduke (Greene County) — Partial
- Mountain View (Stone County) — Partial
- Nevada County (Nevada County) — Partial
- Pafford EMS (Statewide) — Partial
- Paragould (Greene County) — Partial
- Paragould Communications (Paragould) (Greene County) — Partial
- Perry County (53) (Statewide) — Partial
- Pine Bluff Arsenal (Jefferson County) — Partial
- Pope County (58) Russellville (Statewide) — Partial
- Pulaski County (60) Little Rock (Statewide) — Partial
- Pulaski County (60) North Little Rock (Statewide) — Partial
- Russellville (Pope County) — Partial
- Saline County (63) Public Safety (Statewide) — Partial
- Sebastian County (66) Fort Smith (Statewide) — Partial
- State Police: Miscellaneous (Statewide) — Partial
- State Trauma Center (Statewide) — Partial
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (Little Rock) (Statewide) — Partial
- Warren (Bradley County) — Partial
- Washington County (72) (Statewide) — Partial
- Washington County (72) Fayetteville (Statewide) — Partial
- White County (73) (Statewide) — Partial
Statewide Encrypted Systems
These agencies operate on statewide radio systems and serve multiple jurisdictions across Arkansas.
- Benton County (04) - Rogers (Arkansas Wireless Information Network (AWIN)) — Partial
- Benton County (04) - Siloam Springs (Arkansas Wireless Information Network (AWIN)) — Partial
- Faulkner County (23) (Arkansas Wireless Information Network (AWIN)) — Partial
- Federal Government (Arkansas Wireless Information Network (AWIN)) — Partial
- Pafford EMS (Arkansas Wireless Information Network (AWIN)) — Partial
- Perry County (53) (Arkansas Wireless Information Network (AWIN)) — Partial
- Pope County (58) Russellville (Arkansas Wireless Information Network (AWIN)) — Partial
- Pulaski County (60) Little Rock (Arkansas Wireless Information Network (AWIN)) — Partial
- Pulaski County (60) North Little Rock (Arkansas Wireless Information Network (AWIN)) — Partial
- Saline County (63) Public Safety (Arkansas Wireless Information Network (AWIN)) — Partial
- Sebastian County (66) Fort Smith (Arkansas Wireless Information Network (AWIN)) — Partial
- State Police: Miscellaneous (Arkansas Wireless Information Network (AWIN)) — Partial
- State Trauma Center (Arkansas Wireless Information Network (AWIN)) — Partial
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (Little Rock) (Arkansas Wireless Information Network (AWIN)) — Partial
- Washington County (72) (Arkansas Wireless Information Network (AWIN)) — Partial
- Washington County (72) Fayetteville (Arkansas Wireless Information Network (AWIN)) — Partial
- White County (73) (Arkansas Wireless Information Network (AWIN)) — Partial
County Breakdown
71 counties tracked across Arkansas. 22 have at least one encrypted or partially encrypted agency.
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| County | Agencies | Encrypted | Partial | Clear | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Itinerant County | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| Union County | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| Johnson County | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 33% |
| Faulkner County | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 25% |
| Greene County | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 25% |
| Ashley County | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| Calhoun County | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| Clay County | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| Columbia County | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| Fulton County | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| Jefferson County | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| Nevada County | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| Sharp County | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| White County | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 19% |
| Bradley County | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17% |
| Poinsett County | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17% |
| Carroll County | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 13% |
| Stone County | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 13% |
| Mississippi County | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 8% |
| Pope County | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 7% |
| Pulaski County | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 6% |
| Arkansas County | 9 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 6% |
| Sebastian County | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0% |
| Benton County | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0% |
| Lawrence County | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0% |
| Washington County | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0% |
| Baxter County | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Boone County | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Craighead County | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| St. Francis County | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Crittenden County | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Franklin County | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Hempstead County | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Miller County | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Phillips County | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Yell County | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Cleburne County | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Conway County | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Cross County | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Drew County | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Garland County | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Independence County | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Jackson County | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Logan County | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Lonoke County | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Marion County | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Montgomery County | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Ouachita County | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Polk County | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Prairie County | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Randolph County | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Saline County | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Scott County | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Chicot County | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Clark County | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Crawford County | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Dallas County | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Desha County | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Grant County | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Hot Spring County | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Howard County | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Izard County | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Lee County | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Lincoln County | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Little River County | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Madison County | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Monroe County | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Searcy County | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Sevier County | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Van Buren County | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Woodruff County | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
What This Means for Arkansas Residents
Arkansas has a relatively low encryption rate of 8%. The majority of public safety agencies (247 out of 291) 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 Arkansas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is police radio encrypted in Arkansas?
In Arkansas, 2 out of 291 tracked public safety agencies use fully encrypted radio, and 42 use partial encryption. The overall encryption rate is 8%. Use the search tool on the homepage to check specific cities and counties.
Can I listen to police scanners in Arkansas?
Yes — 247 agencies in Arkansas 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 Arkansas data updated?
Data for Arkansas 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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