Police Radio Encryption in Wyoming
Wyoming has an encryption rate of 7%. Out of 147 tracked public safety agencies, 5 are fully encrypted, 12 are partially encrypted, and 130 broadcast in the clear.
Agencies by Type
Encrypted & Partially Encrypted Agencies in Wyoming
- Albany County School District #1 (Albany County) — Encrypted
- Department of Justice (Statewide) — Encrypted
- Drug Enforcement Administration (Statewide) — Encrypted
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (Statewide) — Encrypted
- Police (Laramie County) — Encrypted
- Bureau of Land Management (Statewide) — Partial
- Casper (Statewide) — Partial
- Cody (Statewide) — Partial
- Converse County (Converse County) — Partial
- Department of Transportation (Statewide) — Partial
- Fremont County (Fremont County) — Partial
- Glenrock (Statewide) — Partial
- Hot Springs County (Hot Springs County) — Partial
- Mills (Statewide) — Partial
- Natrona County (Natrona County) — Partial
- Sheridan County (Sheridan County) — Partial
- Utah Communications Authority (P25) (Uinta County) — Partial
Statewide Encrypted Systems
These agencies operate on statewide radio systems and serve multiple jurisdictions across Wyoming.
- Department of Justice (WyoLink) — Encrypted
- Drug Enforcement Administration (WyoLink) — Encrypted
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (WyoLink) — Encrypted
- Bureau of Land Management (WyoLink) — Partial
- Casper (WyoLink) — Partial
- Cody (WyoLink) — Partial
- Department of Transportation (WyoLink) — Partial
- Glenrock (WyoLink) — Partial
- Mills (WyoLink) — Partial
County Breakdown
23 counties tracked across Wyoming. 8 have at least one encrypted or partially encrypted agency.
View all 23 counties
| County | Agencies | Encrypted | Partial | Clear | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany County | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 25% |
| Hot Springs County | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| Converse County | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17% |
| Natrona County | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17% |
| Sheridan County | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17% |
| Uinta County | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17% |
| Laramie County | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 13% |
| Fremont County | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 8% |
| Sweetwater County | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0% |
| Carbon County | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0% |
| Teton County | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Washakie County | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Campbell County | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Goshen County | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Lincoln County | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Sublette County | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Weston County | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Crook County | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Park County | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Platte County | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Big Horn County | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Johnson County | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Niobrara County | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
What This Means for Wyoming Residents
Wyoming has a relatively low encryption rate of 7%. The majority of public safety agencies (130 out of 147) 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 Wyoming.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is police radio encrypted in Wyoming?
In Wyoming, 5 out of 147 tracked public safety agencies use fully encrypted radio, and 12 use partial encryption. The overall encryption rate is 7%. Use the search tool on the homepage to check specific cities and counties.
Can I listen to police scanners in Wyoming?
Yes — 130 agencies in Wyoming 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 Wyoming data updated?
Data for Wyoming 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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