Police Radio Encryption in Maine
Maine has an encryption rate of 9%. Out of 135 tracked public safety agencies, 1 are fully encrypted, 21 are partially encrypted, and 113 broadcast in the clear.
Agencies by Type
Encrypted & Partially Encrypted Agencies in Maine
- Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (Statewide) — Encrypted
- BMV-Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Statewide) — Partial
- Berwick (York County) — Partial
- Biddeford Municipal Trunk (York County) — Partial
- Brunswick (Cumberland County) — Partial
- Businesses (Cumberland County) — Partial
- Businesses (Hancock County) — Partial
- Fairfield (Somerset County) — Partial
- Freeport (Cumberland County) — Partial
- Gouldsboro (Hancock County) — Partial
- Hancock (Hancock County) — Partial
- Lewiston and Auburn (Androscoggin County) — Partial
- Maine Forest Service (Androscoggin County) — Partial
- Office of the Attorney General (Androscoggin County) — Partial
- Portland (P25) (Cumberland County) — Partial
- Portland International Airport (KPWM) (Cumberland County) — Partial
- Radio Technicians (Statewide) — Partial
- System Wide (Androscoggin County) — Partial
- York County (York County) — Partial
- Zone 1- Augusta RCC South (Statewide) — Partial
- Zone 2- Augusta RCC North (Statewide) — Partial
- Zone 3 - Bangor RCC (Statewide) — Partial
Statewide Encrypted Systems
These agencies operate on statewide radio systems and serve multiple jurisdictions across Maine.
- Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (Maine State Communications Network (MSCommNet)) — Encrypted
- BMV-Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Maine State Communications Network (MSCommNet)) — Partial
- Radio Technicians (Maine State Communications Network (MSCommNet)) — Partial
- Zone 1- Augusta RCC South (Maine State Communications Network (MSCommNet)) — Partial
- Zone 2- Augusta RCC North (Maine State Communications Network (MSCommNet)) — Partial
- Zone 3 - Bangor RCC (Maine State Communications Network (MSCommNet)) — Partial
County Breakdown
15 counties tracked across Maine. 5 have at least one encrypted or partially encrypted agency.
View all 15 counties
| County | Agencies | Encrypted | Partial | Clear | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock County | 9 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 17% |
| York County | 13 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 12% |
| Somerset County | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 10% |
| Androscoggin County | 27 | 0 | 4 | 23 | 7% |
| Cumberland County | 35 | 0 | 5 | 30 | 7% |
| Kennebec County | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0% |
| Penobscot County | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0% |
| Waldo County | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0% |
| Franklin County | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Knox County | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Lincoln County | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Piscataquis County | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Aroostook County | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Oxford County | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Sagadahoc County | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
What This Means for Maine Residents
Maine has a relatively low encryption rate of 9%. The majority of public safety agencies (113 out of 135) 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 Maine.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is police radio encrypted in Maine?
In Maine, 1 out of 135 tracked public safety agencies use fully encrypted radio, and 21 use partial encryption. The overall encryption rate is 9%. Use the search tool on the homepage to check specific cities and counties.
Can I listen to police scanners in Maine?
Yes — 113 agencies in Maine 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 Maine data updated?
Data for Maine 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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