Police Radio Encryption in Wisconsin
Wisconsin has an encryption rate of 13%. Out of 527 tracked public safety agencies, 21 are fully encrypted, 99 are partially encrypted, and 407 broadcast in the clear.
21
Encrypted
99
Partial
407
Clear
Encrypted Agencies in Wisconsin
- Baycom (Mapleton) (Waukesha County) — Encrypted
- CUNA Mutual Insurance (Dane County) — Encrypted
- Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (Dane County) — Encrypted
- Epic Systems (Dane County) — Encrypted
- Fiserv Forum (Milwaukee County) — Encrypted
- Fleet Farm Distribution Center (Chippewa County) — Encrypted
- Flipco (Racine County) — Encrypted
- Flipco (Sauk County) — Encrypted
- Flipco (Waukesha County) — Encrypted
- Great Wolf Lodge (Sauk County) — Encrypted
Counties with Encrypted Agencies
- La Crosse County — 3 of 7 agencies encrypted (36%)
- Sauk County — 5 of 13 agencies encrypted (31%)
- Chippewa County — 2 of 5 agencies encrypted (30%)
- Eau Claire County — 3 of 7 agencies encrypted (29%)
- Dane County — 10 of 28 agencies encrypted (29%)
- Racine County — 4 of 12 agencies encrypted (25%)
- Kewaunee County — 1 of 2 agencies encrypted (25%)
- Manitowoc County — 3 of 7 agencies encrypted (21%)
- Green County — 2 of 5 agencies encrypted (20%)
- Calumet County — 2 of 8 agencies encrypted (19%)
- Rusk County — 1 of 3 agencies encrypted (17%)
- Menominee County — 1 of 3 agencies encrypted (17%)
- Forest County — 1 of 3 agencies encrypted (17%)
- Florence County — 1 of 3 agencies encrypted (17%)
- Milwaukee County — 8 of 31 agencies encrypted (16%)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is police radio encrypted in Wisconsin?
In Wisconsin, 21 out of 527 tracked public safety agencies use fully encrypted radio, and 99 use partial encryption. The overall encryption rate is 13%. Use the search tool on the homepage to check specific cities and counties.
Can I listen to police scanners in Wisconsin?
Yes — 407 agencies in Wisconsin 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.