Devens also extends into Middlesex County.
About Devens Police Frequencies
- 6 conventional channels are analog FM, so any scanner can receive them. Enter the frequency and set the tone shown in the table.
- 8 conventional channels use a digital mode (P25, DMR), which needs a scanner that decodes those modes.
- Trunked radio systems that carry law-enforcement traffic here: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Interoperable Radio System - BC5: 18 talkgroups; Commonwealth Of Massachusetts Interoperable Radio System (CoMIRS): 5 talkgroups; Federal Medical Center Devens: 5 talkgroups; Massachusetts State Police: 1 talkgroup. A trunking scanner is required, and it must support the system type shown.
- To follow a trunked system, program a control channel first. For Devens, start with the Devens site of Federal Medical Center Devens, about 0 miles away. Its control channels: 406.8125, 407.4125, 408.25 MHz.
- 5 listed entries are marked encrypted. No scanner can decode encrypted audio.
Devens conventional frequencies
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devens Police | Military Police | 138.7000 | NAC 293 | P25 | — |
| Devens Police | Police Operations | 453.2500 In 458.2500 | 118.8 PL | FMN | WPKE687 |
Worcester County channels that also cover Devens
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Mass Regional 911 | Regional Police Operations Digital | 453.8750 In 458.8750 | NAC 293 | P25 | WQOD998 |
| Central Mass Regional 911 | Regional Police Operations | 453.8750 In 458.8750 | 110.9 PL | FMN | WQOD998 |
| Clark University Police | Police Operations | 464.4250 In 469.4250 | CC 8 · TG 700 · SL 1 | DMR Encrypted | WMCW890 |
| Fitchburg State University | Campus Police | 453.2000 In 458.2000 | 173.8 PL | FMN | WNNH206 |
| Mount Wachusett Community College | Campus Police | 154.9650 In 156.2025 | 134 DPL | FMN | KWZ773 |
| Tufts University | Campus Police | 452.1500 In 457.1500 | NAC 924 | P25 | WQBD624 |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Campus Police | 452.2375 In 457.2375 | CC 1 · TG 6000 · SL 1 | DMR Encrypted | WQPQ662 |
Tactical
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Mass Regional 911 | Regional Tactical (Police Department and FD) | 453.6500 In 458.6500 | 192.8 PL | FMN | WQOD998 |
| Central Mass Regional 911 | Regional Tactical (Police Department and FD) – Digital | 453.6500 In 458.6500 | NAC 293 | P25 | WQOD998 |
| Fitchburg State University | Campus Police Secondary | 453.0125 In 458.0125 | FMN | WQKB400 |
Jails & Corrections
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| County Jail and House of Correction | Jail Operations | 460.3375 In 465.3375 | NAC C5C | P25 | KB78749 |
| County Jail and House of Correction | Jail Operations | 460.3625 In 465.3625 | NAC A1A | P25 | KB78749 |
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Interoperable Radio System - BC5
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Braintree Regional | C8 Regional Police Operations | 7311 | 1c8f | T |
| Department of Corrections (DOC) - Bridgewater (Old Colony) | Prison Officers | 2916 | b64 | T |
| Department of Corrections (DOC) - Bridgewater (Old Colony) | Prisoner Movement | 2931 | b73 | T |
| Department of Corrections (DOC) - Bridgewater (Old Colony) | Prisoner Status Checks | 2938 | b7a | T |
| Department of Corrections (DOC) - Bridgewater (Old Colony) | Facilities | 2942 | b7e | T |
| Department of Corrections (DOC) - Concord | Northeast Corrections Ctr – Operations | 2826 | b0a | T |
| Department of Corrections (DOC) - Framingham | DOC Facilities | 2871 | b37 | T |
| Department of Corrections (DOC) - Gardner | Prisoner Movement | 2781 | add | T |
| Department of Corrections (DOC) - Norfolk | Operations | 2758 | ac6 | T |
| Department of Corrections (DOC) - Norfolk | Prison Officers | 2886 | b46 | T |
| Department of Corrections (DOC) - Norfolk | Prison Facilities | 2901 | b55 | T |
| Department of Corrections (DOC) - Shirley | Prisoner Movement | 2796 | aec | T |
| Department of Corrections (DOC) - Shirley | Facilities Maintenance | 2799 | aef | T |
| Department of Corrections (DOC) - Shirley | Corrections Officers/Door Control | 2804 | af4 | T |
| Department of Corrections (DOC) - Shirley | Kilo/Julie Side Corrections Officers | 2805 | af5 | T |
| Department of Corrections (DOC) - Shirley | Lima/Michael Side Corrections Officers | 2806 | af6 | T |
| Department of Corrections (DOC) - Shirley | Administration/Medication Distribution | 2811 | afb | T |
| Department of Corrections (DOC) - Shirley | Yard Operations | 2818 | b02 | T |
Commonwealth Of Massachusetts Interoperable Radio System (CoMIRS)
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester (City) - Worcester County | Police Department F1 East | 4369 | 1111 | D |
| Worcester (City) - Worcester County | Police Department F2 West | 4371 | 1113 | D |
3 encrypted talkgroups (cannot be monitored)
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester (City) - Worcester County | Police Department F4 Tactical | 4375 | 1117 | T Encrypted |
| Worcester (City) - Worcester County | Police Department F3 CJIS | 4373 | 1115 | T Encrypted |
| Worcester (City) - Worcester County | Police Department F11 Details | 4385 | 1121 | T Encrypted |
Federal Medical Center Devens
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operations | On Campus Medics | 48 | 30 | D |
| Operations | Warehouse Operations | 64 | 40 | D |
| Operations | Activities – Recreation | 80 | 50 | D |
| Operations | Medical Staff | 96 | 60 | D |
| Operations | Pharmacy Operations | 112 | 70 | D |
Massachusetts State Police
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester County Sheriff | Police Area Wide | 10064 | 2750 | D |
Nearest trunked radio sites
Distances are measured from the center of Devens.
Devens · Federal Medical Center Devens
Site 1 (hex 1) · about 0 mi away
Control 406.8125, 407.4125, 408.25, 409.0125, 409.4125
Shirley · Commonwealth of Massachusetts Interoperable Radio System - BC5
RFSS 1 · Site 111 (hex 6F) · NAC BC2 · about 1 mi away
Control 853.325
Voice 851.1, 851.825, 852.1125, 852.375
MCI Shirley Prison · Massachusetts State Police
Site 42 (hex 2A) · about 2 mi away
Control 852.375, 853.325
Voice 851.1, 851.825, 852.1125
What do these numbers mean?
- Control channel
- The frequency your scanner listens to first. It tells the scanner where each voice call is happening, so program it before anything else.
- Voice
- The other frequencies the site uses for calls. A trunking scanner follows them automatically once it has the control channel.
- Site
- One tower location of the system. Scanners show the number in decimal or hex, so both are listed.
- RFSS (Radio Frequency Sub-System)
- A group of sites run by the same controller. Large Project 25 systems can have several.
- NAC (Network Access Code)
- A hex code the site transmits. Your scanner can use it to ignore other systems on the same frequency.
- Talkgroup
- A virtual channel on a trunked system, such as one agency’s dispatch. Programming uses the decimal or hex number, depending on your scanner.
Common questions
What frequency do the police use in Devens?
Dispatch channels listed for Devens: Devens Police 138.7000 MHz (NAC 293); Devens Police 453.2500 MHz (118.8 PL).