Police Radio Encryption in Utah
Utah has an encryption rate of 9%. Out of 174 tracked public safety agencies, 8 are fully encrypted, 16 are partially encrypted, and 150 broadcast in the clear.
Agencies by Type
Encrypted & Partially Encrypted Agencies in Utah
- Chevron Refinery (Davis County) — Encrypted
- City Creek Center (Salt Lake County) — Encrypted
- Compass Minerals (Weber County) — Encrypted
- Delta Airlines (Salt Lake County) — Encrypted
- Keystone Aviation (Utah County) — Encrypted
- Little America (Salt Lake County) — Encrypted
- Radio Techs (Beaver County) — Encrypted
- eBay Data Center (Salt Lake County) — Encrypted
- Cache County (Cache County) — Partial
- Cache County (Cache County) — Partial
- Carbon County (Carbon County) — Partial
- Carbon County Federal (Carbon County) — Partial
- Dugway Proving Ground (Tooele County) — Partial
- Iron County (Iron County) — Partial
- Iron County (Iron County) — Partial
- Kane County (Kane County) — Partial
- Park City Area Hotels (Summit County) — Partial
- Peak Wireless Services (DFA) (Weber County) — Partial
- Salt Lake County (Salt Lake County) — Partial
- University of Utah Hospitals (Salt Lake County) — Partial
- Utah County Airports (Utah County) — Partial
- Washington County (Washington County) — Partial
- Wayne County (Wayne County) — Partial
- Weber County (Weber County) — Partial
County Breakdown
28 counties tracked across Utah. 13 have at least one encrypted or partially encrypted agency.
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| County | Agencies | Encrypted | Partial | Clear | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon County | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 25% |
| Kane County | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| Weber County | 12 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 17% |
| Cache County | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 17% |
| Iron County | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 17% |
| Tooele County | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17% |
| Davis County | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 14% |
| Salt Lake County | 36 | 4 | 2 | 30 | 14% |
| Wayne County | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 13% |
| Beaver County | 10 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 10% |
| Summit County | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 8% |
| Utah County | 21 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 7% |
| Washington County | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 7% |
| Wasatch County | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0% |
| Box Elder County | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Emery County | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Uintah County | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Garfield County | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Grand County | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Millard County | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| San Juan County | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Duchesne County | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Juab County | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Rich County | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Sanpete County | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Sevier County | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Daggett County | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Morgan County | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
What This Means for Utah Residents
Utah has a relatively low encryption rate of 9%. The majority of public safety agencies (150 out of 174) 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 Utah.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is police radio encrypted in Utah?
In Utah, 8 out of 174 tracked public safety agencies use fully encrypted radio, and 16 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 Utah?
Yes — 150 agencies in Utah 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 Utah data updated?
Data for Utah 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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