Police Radio Encryption in South Dakota
South Dakota has an encryption rate of 6%. Out of 103 tracked public safety agencies, 0 are fully encrypted, 13 are partially encrypted, and 90 broadcast in the clear.
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Encrypted
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Partial
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Clear
Encrypted Agencies in South Dakota
- Department of Transportation (Hughes County) — Partial
- Division of Criminal Investigation (Hughes County) — Partial
- Emergency Management (Hughes County) — Partial
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (Hughes County) — Partial
- Game Fish and Parks (Hughes County) — Partial
- Highway Patrol (Hughes County) — Partial
- Iowa Statewide Interoperable Communications System (ISICS) (Union County) — Partial
- Meade County (Meade County) — Partial
- Minnehaha County (Minnehaha County) — Partial
- Rapid City (Pennington County) — Partial
Counties with Encrypted Agencies
- Union County — 1 of 2 agencies encrypted (25%)
- Pennington County — 2 of 5 agencies encrypted (20%)
- Meade County — 1 of 3 agencies encrypted (17%)
- Minnehaha County — 2 of 7 agencies encrypted (14%)
- Hughes County — 7 of 26 agencies encrypted (13%)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is police radio encrypted in South Dakota?
In South Dakota, 0 out of 103 tracked public safety agencies use fully encrypted radio, and 13 use partial encryption. The overall encryption rate is 6%. Use the search tool on the homepage to check specific cities and counties.
Can I listen to police scanners in South Dakota?
Yes — 90 agencies in South Dakota still broadcast in the clear and can be monitored with a scanner. Check specific agencies using our search tool for detailed channel information.
Data sourced from RadioReference.com. Updated weekly. Learn about our methodology.