Police Radio Encryption in Hawaii
Hawaii has an encryption rate of 11%. Out of 64 tracked public safety agencies, 5 are fully encrypted, 4 are partially encrypted, and 55 broadcast in the clear.
Agencies by Type
Encrypted & Partially Encrypted Agencies in Hawaii
- Hawaiian Airlines (Honolulu County) — Encrypted
- Hawaiian Airlines (Kauai County) — Encrypted
- Kamehameha Schools (Honolulu County) — Encrypted
- Kauai Island Utility Cooperative (Kauai County) — Encrypted
- Military P25 Honolulu (Honolulu County) — Encrypted
- Hawaii County Public Safety System (Hawaii County) — Partial
- Hotel Hanalei Bay (Kauai County) — Partial
- Maui County Regional Interoperable P25 Public Safety Radio System (Maui County) — Partial
- Pacific Mobile Emergency Radio System (PACMERS) 2CF (UNKNOWN County) — Partial
County Breakdown
5 counties tracked across Hawaii. 5 have at least one encrypted or partially encrypted agency.
View all 5 counties
| County | Agencies | Encrypted | Partial | Clear | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kauai County | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 25% |
| UNKNOWN County | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| Honolulu County | 20 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 15% |
| Hawaii County | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 8% |
| Maui County | 13 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 4% |
What This Means for Hawaii Residents
Hawaii has a relatively low encryption rate of 11%. The majority of public safety agencies (55 out of 64) 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 Hawaii.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is police radio encrypted in Hawaii?
In Hawaii, 5 out of 64 tracked public safety agencies use fully encrypted radio, and 4 use partial encryption. The overall encryption rate is 11%. Use the search tool on the homepage to check specific cities and counties.
Can I listen to police scanners in Hawaii?
Yes — 55 agencies in Hawaii 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 Hawaii data updated?
Data for Hawaii 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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