Police Radio Encryption in Oregon
Oregon has an encryption rate of 8%. Out of 170 tracked public safety agencies, 2 are fully encrypted, 23 are partially encrypted, and 145 broadcast in the clear.
Agencies by Type
Encrypted & Partially Encrypted Agencies in Oregon
- Fire/EMS (Josephine County) — Encrypted
- Intel Corporation (Hillsboro) (Washington County) — Encrypted
- Airports (Crook County) — Partial
- Airports (Gilliam County) — Partial
- Airports (Hood River County) — Partial
- Airports (Jackson County) — Partial
- Airports (Lane County) — Partial
- Airports (Lincoln County) — Partial
- Airports (Union County) — Partial
- Bureau of Land Management (BLM) (Baker County) — Partial
- Businesses (Jefferson County) — Partial
- Businesses (Klamath County) — Partial
- Businesses (Marion County) — Partial
- City of Prineville (Crook County) — Partial
- Curry County (Curry County) — Partial
- Dallas (Polk County) — Partial
- Gold Beach (Curry County) — Partial
- Hood River County (Hood River County) — Partial
- Monmouth (Polk County) — Partial
- Oregon Department of Parks and Recreation (Baker County) — Partial
- Port Orford (Curry County) — Partial
- Radio Communications Service (Marion County) — Partial
- SW 7 County Interoperable Public Safety Radio Partnership (Linn County) — Partial
- Salem P25 (Marion County) — Partial
- Umatilla Morrow Radio and Data District (Umatilla County) — Partial
County Breakdown
34 counties tracked across Oregon. 17 have at least one encrypted or partially encrypted agency.
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| County | Agencies | Encrypted | Partial | Clear | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union County | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| Hood River County | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 33% |
| Curry County | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 25% |
| Crook County | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 25% |
| Polk County | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 25% |
| Josephine County | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 20% |
| Washington County | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 17% |
| Gilliam County | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17% |
| Jefferson County | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17% |
| Klamath County | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17% |
| Marion County | 11 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 14% |
| Linn County | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 13% |
| Umatilla County | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 13% |
| Baker County | 10 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 10% |
| Lane County | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 10% |
| Lincoln County | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 8% |
| Jackson County | 11 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 5% |
| Benton County | 15 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0% |
| Clackamas County | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0% |
| Multnomah County | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0% |
| Clatsop County | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0% |
| Douglas County | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0% |
| Deschutes County | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0% |
| Malheur County | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Yamhill County | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Columbia County | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Coos County | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Grant County | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Harney County | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Morrow County | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Wallowa County | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Wasco County | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Lake County | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Tillamook County | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
What This Means for Oregon Residents
Oregon has a relatively low encryption rate of 8%. The majority of public safety agencies (145 out of 170) 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 Oregon.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is police radio encrypted in Oregon?
In Oregon, 2 out of 170 tracked public safety agencies use fully encrypted radio, and 23 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 Oregon?
Yes — 145 agencies in Oregon 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 Oregon data updated?
Data for Oregon 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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States with Similar Encryption Rates
Washington (8%) · Arkansas (8%) · Iowa (8%) · North Carolina (8%) · Illinois (8%)
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