About Washington DC Police Frequencies
- 5 conventional channels are analog FM, so any scanner can receive them. Enter the frequency and set the tone shown in the table.
- 4 conventional channels use a digital mode (DMR), which needs a scanner that decodes that mode.
- Trunked radio systems that carry law-enforcement traffic here: American University: 1 talkgroup; DC Correctional Treatment Facility: 2 talkgroups; District of Columbia: 74 talkgroups; First Responders Interoperable Radio System Team (FIRST): 243 talkgroups; and 4 more. A trunking scanner is required, and it must support the system type shown.
- 215 listed entries are marked encrypted. No scanner can decode encrypted audio.
Statewide conventional frequencies
Dispatch
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic University of America Police | Catholic University of America Police – Dispatch | 464.5750 In 469.5750 | CC 1 · TG 901 · SL 1 | DMR | WPMU445 |
| District of Columbia Railroads Amtrak Police | Police Ivy City | 161.2950 | 88.5 PL | FM | — |
| District of Columbia Railroads Amtrak Police | Police Union Station | 161.2950 In 160.6650 | 192.8 PL | FM | WPLD551 |
| Gallaudet University Police | Gallaudet University Police – Dispatch | 461.8875 In 466.8875 | CC 8 · TG 1500 · SL 1 | DMR | WRAU855 |
| Howard University Police | Howard University Police – Dispatch | 461.7000 In 466.7000 | CC 1 · TG 1 · SL 1 | DMR | KNER375 |
| Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Police | Channel 1/2 Dispatch | 161.3850 In 160.7250 | CSQ | FMN | KSL841 |
Talk-around & Car-to-Car
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington DC State Police | Police Mutual Aid Radio System (P-MARS) Simulcast from 866.3625 MHz for Maryland State Police | 39.6200 | FM | KGB744 | |
| Washington DC State Police | Police Mutual Aid Radio System (P-MARS) | 851.3625 In 806.3625 | 156.7 PL | FM | WQQM325 |
Jails & Corrections
| Agency | Description | Frequency (MHz) | Tone | Mode | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services | New Beginnings Youth Development Center (Laurel, MD) | 151.2200 | CC 15 · TG 1 · SL 1 | DMR | WQPY558 |
Statewide trunked talkgroups
American University
1 encrypted talkgroup (cannot be monitored)
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington DC State Police | Washington DC State Police – Dispatch | 201 | c9 | T Encrypted |
DC Correctional Treatment Facility
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington DC State Police | Washington DC State Police – Corrections | 1 | 1 | T |
| Washington DC State Police | Washington DC State Police – Corrections | 2 | 2 | T |
District of Columbia
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Services | University of the District of Columbia Police | 2213 | 8a5 | D |
| Systemwide | RIZ-16 MPD Citywide | 1039 | 40f | D |
| Washington DC State Police | Housing Authority Police | 1227 | 4cb | D |
| Services | University of the District of Columbia Police | 2327 | 917 | D |
| Washington DC State Police | Washington DC State Police – Tactical Channel | 1049 | 419 | D |
| Washington DC State Police | DC Task Force | 1316 | 524 | D |
| Washington DC State Police | Washington DC State Police – Tactical Channel | 11153 | 2b91 | D |
| Services | Fugitive Apprehension | 2146 | 862 | D |
| Washington DC State Police | Metropolitan Interoperability Radio System | 1201 | 4b1 | D |
| Washington DC State Police | Capitol Police Patch | 1312 | 520 | D |
| Washington DC State Police | Capitol Police Patch | 1314 | 522 | D |
63 encrypted talkgroups (cannot be monitored)
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington DC State Police | 1st District | 11025 | 2b11 | D Encrypted |
| Washington DC State Police | 2nd District | 11027 | 2b13 | D Encrypted |
| Washington DC State Police | 3rd District | 11029 | 2b15 | D Encrypted |
| Washington DC State Police | 4th District | 11031 | 2b17 | D Encrypted |
| Washington DC State Police | 5th District | 11033 | 2b19 | D Encrypted |
| Washington DC State Police | 6th District | 11035 | 2b1b | D Encrypted |
| Washington DC State Police | 7th District | 11037 | 2b1d | D Encrypted |
| Washington DC State Police | Special Operations Division 1 Event | 11041 | 2b21 | D Encrypted |
| Washington DC State Police | DC Task Force SED DES | 1317 | 525 | D Encrypted |
| Washington DC State Police | TF2 DC SEC | 1318 | 526 | D Encrypted |
| Washington DC State Police | Federal liaison | 1319 | 527 | D Encrypted |
| Washington DC State Police | 1st District Tactical | 11049 | 2b29 | D Encrypted |
| Washington DC State Police | 2nd District Tactical | 11051 | 2b2b | D Encrypted |
| Washington DC State Police | 3rd District Tactical | 11053 | 2b2d | D Encrypted |
| Washington DC State Police | 4th District Tactical | 11055 | 2b2f | D Encrypted |
| Washington DC State Police | 5th District Tactical | 11057 | 2b31 | D Encrypted |
| Washington DC State Police | 6th District Tactical | 11059 | 2b33 | D Encrypted |
| Washington DC State Police | 7th District Tactical | 11061 | 2b35 | D Encrypted |
| Washington DC State Police | Force Investigation Team/Office of Professional Responsibility | 11115 | 2b6b | D Encrypted |
| Washington DC State Police | Office of Internal Affairs | 11117 | 2b6d | D Encrypted |
| Washington DC State Police | Office of the Superintendent of Detectives | 11123 | 2b73 | D Encrypted |
| Washington DC State Police | Major Narcotics Division 1 | 11131 | 2b7b | D Encrypted |
| Washington DC State Police | Major Narcotics Division 2 | 11133 | 2b7d | D Encrypted |
| Washington DC State Police | Executive Protection Unit | 11139 | 2b83 | D Encrypted |
| Washington DC State Police | Special Operations Division 3 Operations | 11143 | 2b87 | D Encrypted |
| Washington DC State Police | Special Operations Division 2 Emergency Response Team | 11151 | 2b8f | D Encrypted |
| Washington DC State Police | Special Operations Division 4 Secure | 11155 | 2b93 | D Encrypted |
| Washington DC State Police | 1st District Secure | 11281 | 2c11 | D Encrypted |
| Washington DC State Police | 2nd District Secure | 11283 | 2c13 | D Encrypted |
| Washington DC State Police | 3rd District Secure | 11285 | 2c15 | D Encrypted |
| Washington DC State Police | 4th District Secure | 11287 | 2c17 | D Encrypted |
| Washington DC State Police | 5th District Secure | 11289 | 2c19 | D Encrypted |
| Washington DC State Police | 6th District Secure | 11291 | 2c1b | D Encrypted |
| Washington DC State Police | 7th District Secure | 11293 | 2c1d | D Encrypted |
| Washington DC State Police | Harbor Patrol | 11300 | 2c24 | D Encrypted |
| Washington DC State Police | Homeland Security/Counter-Terrorism | 11302 | 2c26 | D Encrypted |
| Washington DC State Police | MPD1 | 11321 | 2c39 | D Encrypted |
| Washington DC State Police | MPD2 | 11323 | 2c3b | D Encrypted |
| Washington DC State Police | MPD3 | 11327 | 2c3f | D Encrypted |
| Washington DC State Police | Senior Commanders | 11343 | 2c4f | D Encrypted |
| Washington DC State Police | 1st District Operations A | 11540 | 2d14 | D Encrypted |
| Washington DC State Police | 2nd District Operations A | 11541 | 2d15 | D Encrypted |
| Washington DC State Police | 3rd District Operations A | 11542 | 2d16 | D Encrypted |
| Washington DC State Police | 4th District Operations A | 11543 | 2d17 | D Encrypted |
| Washington DC State Police | 5th District Operations A | 11544 | 2d18 | D Encrypted |
| Washington DC State Police | 6th District Operations A | 11545 | 2d19 | D Encrypted |
| Washington DC State Police | 7th District Operations A | 11546 | 2d1a | D Encrypted |
| Washington DC State Police | 1st District Operations B | 11550 | 2d1e | D Encrypted |
| Washington DC State Police | 2nd District Operations B | 11551 | 2d1f | D Encrypted |
| Washington DC State Police | 3rd District Operations B | 11552 | 2d20 | D Encrypted |
| Washington DC State Police | 4th District Operations B | 11553 | 2d21 | D Encrypted |
| Washington DC State Police | 5th District Operations B | 11554 | 2d22 | D Encrypted |
| Washington DC State Police | 6th District Operations B | 11555 | 2d23 | D Encrypted |
| Washington DC State Police | 7th District Operations B | 11556 | 2d24 | D Encrypted |
| Washington DC State Police | Narcotics and Special Investigations Division 1 | 11560 | 2d28 | D Encrypted |
| Washington DC State Police | Narcotics and Special Investigations Division 2 | 11561 | 2d29 | D Encrypted |
| Washington DC State Police | Unknown | 11601 | 2d51 | D Encrypted |
| Washington DC State Police | Unknown | 11602 | 2d52 | D Encrypted |
| Washington DC State Police | Unknown | 11605 | 2d55 | D Encrypted |
| Washington DC State Police | Mutual Aid | 3749 | ea5 | D Encrypted |
| Washington DC State Police | Mutual Aid | 3750 | ea6 | D Encrypted |
| Services | Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services Security | 2147 | 863 | D Encrypted |
| Services | Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services Security | 2148 | 864 | D Encrypted |
First Responders Interoperable Radio System Team (FIRST)
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie State University | Bowie State University – Dispatch | 14416 | 3850 | T |
| Frostburg State University | Frostburg State University – Dispatch | 11855 | 2e4f | T |
| Maryland Capitol Police | Annapolis Operations | 7851 | 1eab | T |
| Maryland Capitol Police | Baltimore Operations | 7853 | 1ead | T |
| Maryland Capitol Police | Headquarters | 7867 | 1ebb | T |
| Maryland Department of Health | Spring Grove Hospital Center Police | 8196 | 2004 | T |
| Maryland Department of Health | Eastern Shore Hospital Center Police | 8215 | 2017 | T |
| Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation | Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation – Dispatch | 8120 | 1fb8 | T |
| Maryland State Police | Northern Troop | 7301 | 1c85 | T |
| Maryland State Police | Barrack D Bel Air | 7302 | 1c86 | T |
| Maryland State Police | Barrack F North East | 7303 | 1c87 | T |
| Maryland State Police | Barrack M JFK | 7304 | 1c88 | T |
| Maryland State Police | Central Troop | 7313 | 1c91 | T |
| Maryland State Police | Barrack G Westminster | 7314 | 1c92 | T |
| Maryland State Police | Barrack R Golden Ring | 7315 | 1c93 | T |
| Maryland State Police | Barrack A Waterloo | 7316 | 1c94 | T |
| Maryland State Police | Pikesville HQ | 7317 | 1c95 | T |
| Maryland State Police | Eastern Troop | 7327 | 1c9f | T |
| Maryland State Police | Barrack S Centreville | 7328 | 1ca0 | T |
| Maryland State Police | Barrack I Easton | 7329 | 1ca1 | T |
| Maryland State Police | Barrack E Salisbury | 7330 | 1ca2 | T |
| Maryland State Police | Barrack V Berlin | 7331 | 1ca3 | T |
| Maryland State Police | Barrack X Princess Anne | 7332 | 1ca4 | T |
| Maryland State Police | Washington Metro Troop | 7345 | 1cb1 | T |
| Maryland State Police | Barrack N Rockville | 7346 | 1cb2 | T |
| Maryland State Police | Barrack Q College Park | 7347 | 1cb3 | T |
| Maryland State Police | Barrack L Forestville | 7348 | 1cb4 | T |
| Maryland State Police | Southern Troop | 7357 | 1cbd | T |
| Maryland State Police | Barrack P/J Glen Burnie/Annapolis | 7358 | 1cbe | T |
| Maryland State Police | Barrack H La Plata | 7359 | 1cbf | T |
| Maryland State Police | Barrack U Prince Frederick | 7360 | 1cc0 | T |
| Maryland State Police | Barrack T Leonardtown | 7361 | 1cc1 | T |
| Maryland State Police | Western Troop | 7372 | 1ccc | T |
| Maryland State Police | Barrack W McHenry | 7373 | 1ccd | T |
| Maryland State Police | Barrack C Cumberland | 7374 | 1cce | T |
| Maryland State Police | Barrack O Hagerstown | 7375 | 1ccf | T |
| Maryland State Police | Barrack B Frederick | 7376 | 1cd0 | T |
| Maryland Transit Administration | Maryland Transit Administration – Dispatch – North | 7999 | 1f3f | T |
| Maryland Transit Administration | Maryland Transit Administration – Dispatch – South | 8001 | 1f41 | T |
| Maryland Transportation Authority | Central Command | 7101 | 1bbd | T |
| Maryland Transportation Authority | Port of Baltimore/Key Bridge | 7102 | 1bbe | T |
| Maryland Transportation Authority | BWI Airport | 7103 | 1bbf | T |
| Maryland Transportation Authority | Intercounty Connector | 7104 | 1bc0 | T |
| Maryland Transportation Authority | Hatem Bridge/ICC | 7105 | 1bc1 | T |
| Maryland Transportation Authority | Bay Bridge | 7106 | 1bc2 | T |
| Maryland Transportation Authority | Nice Bridge | 7107 | 1bc3 | T |
| Morgan State University | Morgan State University – Dispatch | 8476 | 211c | T |
| Towson University | Towson University – Dispatch | 8151 | 1fd7 | T |
| University of Baltimore | University of Baltimore – Dispatch | 8148 | 1fd4 | T |
| University of Maryland - Baltimore | University of Maryland – Baltimore – Dispatch | 8471 | 2117 | T |
| University of Maryland - Baltimore County | University of Maryland – Baltimore County – Dispatch | 8474 | 211a | T |
| University of Maryland - College Park | UMCP Police Dispatch | 8451 | 2103 | T |
| Maryland Aviation Administration | Law Tactical | 8018 | 1f52 | T |
| Maryland Capitol Police | Annapolis Tactical | 7852 | 1eac | T |
| Maryland Capitol Police | Baltimore Tactical | 7854 | 1eae | T |
| Maryland Capitol Police | Events | 7868 | 1ebc | T |
| Maryland Department of Natural Resources | Natural Resources Police – Reserve Officers | 8399 | 20cf | T |
| Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services | Judiciary Special Police Officers Tactical | 8499 | 2133 | T |
| Maryland State Police | Motor (Motorcycle Unit) | 7432 | 1d08 | T |
| Maryland State Police | Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division | 7463 | 1d27 | T |
| Maryland Transit Administration | Maryland Transit Administration – Tactical Channel | 8000 | 1f40 | T |
| Maryland Transit Administration | Maryland Transit Administration – Tactical Channel | 8002 | 1f42 | T |
| Maryland Transportation Authority | Training | 7140 | 1be4 | T |
| Maryland Transportation Authority | Training | 7141 | 1be5 | T |
| Maryland Transportation Authority | Training | 7142 | 1be6 | T |
| Morgan State University | Morgan State University – Tactical Channel | 8477 | 211d | T |
| Morgan State University | Morgan State University – Tactical Channel | 8478 | 211e | T |
| Towson University | Towson University – Tactical Channel | 8152 | 1fd8 | T |
| Towson University | Towson University – Tactical Channel | 8153 | 1fd9 | T |
| Towson University | Towson University – Tactical Channel | 8154 | 1fda | T |
| Towson University | Towson University – Tactical Channel | 8155 | 1fdb | T |
| Towson University | Towson University – Tactical Channel | 8156 | 1fdc | T |
| University of Baltimore | University of Baltimore – Tactical Channel | 8149 | 1fd5 | T |
| University of Baltimore | University of Baltimore – Tactical Channel | 8150 | 1fd6 | T |
| University of Maryland - Baltimore | University of Maryland – Baltimore – Tactical Channel | 8472 | 2118 | T |
| University of Maryland - Baltimore | University of Maryland – Baltimore – Tactical Channel | 8473 | 2119 | T |
| University of Maryland - Baltimore County | University of Maryland – Baltimore County – Tactical Channel | 8475 | 211b | T |
| University of Maryland - College Park | UMCP Police Tactical | 8452 | 2104 | T |
| University of Maryland - College Park | UMCP Police Tactical | 8453 | 2105 | T |
| University of Maryland - College Park | UMCP Police All Call | 8457 | 2109 | T |
| Maryland Department of Natural Resources | Natural Resources Police – Area 3 Tactical | 7574 | 1d96 | T |
| Maryland Department of Natural Resources | Inservice (Training – Instructors) | 7588 | 1da4 | T |
| Maryland Department of Natural Resources | Inservice (Training) | 7589 | 1da5 | T |
| Maryland Department of Natural Resources | Inservice (Training) | 7590 | 1da6 | T |
| Maryland Department of Natural Resources | Natural Resources Police – Recruit Training | 14219 | 378b | T |
| Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services | Judiciary Special Police Officers Main | 8500 | 2134 | T |
| University of Maryland - College Park | UMCP Police Training | 8454 | 2106 | T |
| University of Maryland - College Park | UMCP Student Police Aides | 8455 | 2107 | T |
| Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services | Maryland Central Transportation Unit C1 | 7701 | 1e15 | T |
| Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services | Maryland Central Transportation Unit C2 | 7702 | 1e16 | T |
| Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services | Maryland Central Transportation Unit C3 | 7703 | 1e17 | T |
| Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services | Maryland Central Transportation Unit C4 | 7704 | 1e18 | T |
| Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services | Maryland Central Transportation Unit C5 | 7705 | 1e19 | T |
| Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services | Maryland Central Transportation Unit C6 | 7706 | 1e1a | T |
| Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services | Warrant Apprehension Unit (WAU) – West | 7707 | 1e1b | T |
| Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services | Warrant Apprehension Unit (WAU) | 7708 | 1e1c | T |
| Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services | Maryland Central Transportation Unit C9 | 7709 | 1e1d | T |
| Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services | Maryland Central Transportation Unit C10 | 7710 | 1e1e | T |
| Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services | Maryland Central Transportation Unit C11 | 7711 | 1e1f | T |
| Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services | Home Detention Unit | 7716 | 1e24 | T |
143 encrypted talkgroups (cannot be monitored)
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal | National Park Service National Capital Region Law Enforcement | 8415 | 20df | T Encrypted |
| Johns Hopkins University | Police 1 | 14401 | 3841 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland Department of Natural Resources | Natural Resources Police – Area (Prince George's/Anne Arundel) | 7501 | 1d4d | T Encrypted |
| Maryland Department of Natural Resources | Natural Resources Police – Area (Carroll, Howard, Montgomery, Tidal Waterways of Baltimore City and Baltimore County) | 7506 | 1d52 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland Department of Natural Resources | Natural Resources Police – Area (Baltimore City (Land)/Baltimore County (Land)/Harford/Cecil) | 7511 | 1d57 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland Department of Natural Resources | Natural Resources Police – Area (Frederick/Washington) | 7516 | 1d5c | T Encrypted |
| Maryland Department of Natural Resources | Natural Resources Police – Area (Allegany/Garrett) | 7521 | 1d61 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland Department of Natural Resources | Natural Resources Police – Area (Calvert/Charles/St. Mary's) | 7546 | 1d7a | T Encrypted |
| Maryland Department of Natural Resources | Natural Resources Police – Area (Somerset/Wicomico/Worcester) | 7551 | 1d7f | T Encrypted |
| Maryland Department of Natural Resources | Natural Resources Police – Area (Caroline/Dorchester/Kent/Queen Anne/Talbot) | 7557 | 1d85 | T Encrypted |
| Johns Hopkins University | Police 2 | 14402 | 3842 | T Encrypted |
| Johns Hopkins University | Police 3 | 14403 | 3843 | T Encrypted |
| Johns Hopkins University | Police 4 | 14404 | 3844 | T Encrypted |
| Johns Hopkins University | Police 5 | 14405 | 3845 | T Encrypted |
| Johns Hopkins University | Police 6 | 14406 | 3846 | T Encrypted |
| Johns Hopkins University | Police 7 | 14407 | 3847 | T Encrypted |
| Johns Hopkins University | Police 8 | 14408 | 3848 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland Department of Natural Resources | Natural Resources Police – Area 3 Tactical | 7502 | 1d4e | T Encrypted |
| Maryland Department of Natural Resources | Natural Resources Police – Area 3 Tactical | 7503 | 1d4f | T Encrypted |
| Maryland Department of Natural Resources | Natural Resources Police – Area 5 Tactical | 7507 | 1d53 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland Department of Natural Resources | Natural Resources Police – Area 5 Tactical | 7508 | 1d54 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland Department of Natural Resources | Natural Resources Police – Area 6 Tactical | 7512 | 1d58 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland Department of Natural Resources | Natural Resources Police – Area 6 Tactical | 7513 | 1d59 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland Department of Natural Resources | Natural Resources Police – Area 7 Tactical | 7517 | 1d5d | T Encrypted |
| Maryland Department of Natural Resources | Natural Resources Police – Area 7 Tactical | 7518 | 1d5e | T Encrypted |
| Maryland Department of Natural Resources | Natural Resources Police – Area 8 Tactical | 7522 | 1d62 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland Department of Natural Resources | Natural Resources Police – Area 8 Tactical | 7523 | 1d63 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland Department of Natural Resources | Natural Resources Police – Tactical Response Team | 7533 | 1d6d | T Encrypted |
| Maryland Department of Natural Resources | Natural Resources Police – Area 4 Tactical | 7547 | 1d7b | T Encrypted |
| Maryland Department of Natural Resources | Natural Resources Police – Area 4 Tactical | 7548 | 1d7c | T Encrypted |
| Maryland Department of Natural Resources | Natural Resources Police – Area 1 Tactical | 7552 | 1d80 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland Department of Natural Resources | Natural Resources Police – Area 1 Tactical | 7553 | 1d81 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland Department of Natural Resources | Natural Resources Police – Area 2 Tactical | 7558 | 1d86 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland Department of Natural Resources | Natural Resources Police – Area 2 Tactical | 7559 | 1d87 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Northern Troop – Tactical | 7305 | 1c89 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Barrack D Bel Air – Tactical | 7306 | 1c8a | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Barrack F North East – Tactical | 7307 | 1c8b | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Barrack M JFK – Tactical | 7308 | 1c8c | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Northern Troop – CID | 7309 | 1c8d | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Barrack D Bel Air – CID | 7310 | 1c8e | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Barrack F North East – CID | 7311 | 1c8f | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Barrack M JFK – CID | 7312 | 1c90 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Central Troop – Tactical | 7318 | 1c96 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Barrack G Westminster – Tactical | 7319 | 1c97 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Barrack R Golden Ring – Tactical | 7320 | 1c98 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Barrack A Waterloo – Tactical | 7321 | 1c99 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Pikesville HQ – Tactical | 7322 | 1c9a | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Central Troop – CID | 7323 | 1c9b | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Barrack G Westminster – CID | 7324 | 1c9c | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Barrack R Golden Ring – CID | 7325 | 1c9d | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Barrack A Waterloo – CID | 7326 | 1c9e | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Eastern Troop – Tactical | 7333 | 1ca5 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Barrack S Centreville – Tactical | 7334 | 1ca6 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Barrack I Easton – Tactical | 7335 | 1ca7 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Barrack E Salisbury – Tactical | 7336 | 1ca8 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Barrack V Berlin – Tactical | 7337 | 1ca9 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Barrack X Princess Anne – Tactical | 7338 | 1caa | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Eastern Troop – CID | 7339 | 1cab | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Barrack S Centreville – CID | 7340 | 1cac | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Barrack I Easton – CID | 7341 | 1cad | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Barrack E Salisbury – CID | 7342 | 1cae | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Barrack V Berlin – CID | 7343 | 1caf | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Barrack X Princess Anne – CID | 7344 | 1cb0 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Washington Metro Troop – Tactical | 7349 | 1cb5 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Barrack N Rockville – Tactical | 7350 | 1cb6 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Barrack Q College Park – Tactical | 7351 | 1cb7 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Barrack L Forestville – Tactical | 7352 | 1cb8 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Washington Metro Troop – CID | 7353 | 1cb9 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Barrack N Rockville – CID | 7354 | 1cba | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Barrack Q College Park – CID | 7355 | 1cbb | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Barrack L Forestville – CID | 7356 | 1cbc | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Southern Troop – Tactical | 7362 | 1cc2 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Barrack P/J Glen Burnie/Annapolis – Tactical | 7363 | 1cc3 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Barrack H La Plata – Tactical | 7364 | 1cc4 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Barrack U Prince Frederick – Tactical | 7365 | 1cc5 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Barrack T Leonardtown – Tactical | 7366 | 1cc6 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Southern Troop – CID | 7367 | 1cc7 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Barrack P/J Glen Burnie/Annapolis – CID | 7368 | 1cc8 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Barrack H La Plata – CID | 7369 | 1cc9 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Barrack U Prince Frederick – CID | 7370 | 1cca | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Barrack T Leonardtown – CID | 7371 | 1ccb | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Western Troop – Tactical | 7377 | 1cd1 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Barrack W McHenry – Tactical | 7378 | 1cd2 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Barrack C Cumberland – Tactical | 7379 | 1cd3 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Barrack O Hagerstown – Tactical | 7380 | 1cd4 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Barrack B Frederick – Tactical | 7381 | 1cd5 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Western Troop – CID | 7382 | 1cd6 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Barrack W McHenry – CID | 7383 | 1cd7 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Barrack C Cumberland – CID | 7384 | 1cd8 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Barrack O Hagerstown – CID | 7385 | 1cd9 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Barrack B Frederick – CID | 7386 | 1cda | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Executive Protection Section | 7398 | 1ce6 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Pro-Active Criminal Enforcement Team | 7404 | 1cec | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Maryland State Police – Tactical Channel | 7405 | 1ced | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Maryland State Police – Tactical Channel | 7406 | 1cee | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Office of the State Fire Marshal – Northeast Regional Office | 7412 | 1cf4 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Maryland State Police – Tactical Channel | 7413 | 1cf5 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Maryland State Police – Tactical Channel | 7417 | 1cf9 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Maryland State Police – Tactical Channel | 7419 | 1cfb | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Maryland State Police – Tactical Channel | 7422 | 1cfe | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Maryland State Police – Tactical Channel | 7423 | 1cff | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Maryland State Police – Tactical Channel | 7426 | 1d02 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Maryland State Police – Tactical Channel | 7429 | 1d05 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Maryland State Police – Tactical Channel | 7430 | 1d06 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Maryland State Police – Tactical Channel | 7442 | 1d12 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Maryland State Police – Tactical Channel | 7448 | 1d18 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Maryland State Police – Tactical Channel | 7452 | 1d1c | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Maryland State Police – Tactical Channel | 7453 | 1d1d | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Maryland State Police – Tactical Channel | 7456 | 1d20 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Executive Protection Section – Tactical | 7467 | 1d2b | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | STATE Team | 7469 | 1d2d | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Mid-Shore Law Tactical | 7482 | 1d3a | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Office of the State Fire Marshal – Upper Eastern Regional Office | 7491 | 1d43 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Maryland State Police – Tactical Channel | 7499 | 1d4b | T Encrypted |
| Maryland Transit Administration | Maryland Transit Administration – Tactical Channel | 8003 | 1f43 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland Transportation Authority | SOD Tactical | 7109 | 1bc5 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland Transportation Authority | SOD Tactical | 7110 | 1bc6 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland Transportation Authority | SOD Tactical | 7111 | 1bc7 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland Transportation Authority | Special Response Team | 7112 | 1bc8 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland Transportation Authority | CID | 7113 | 1bc9 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland Transportation Authority | Central Command Tactical | 7125 | 1bd5 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland Transportation Authority | Key Bridge Tactical | 7126 | 1bd6 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland Transportation Authority | Port of Baltimore Tactical | 7127 | 1bd7 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland Transportation Authority | Intercounty Connector Tactical | 7128 | 1bd8 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland Transportation Authority | Bay Bridge Tactical | 7130 | 1bda | T Encrypted |
| Maryland Transportation Authority | Nice Bridge Tactical | 7131 | 1bdb | T Encrypted |
| Maryland Transportation Authority | CVSU | 7132 | 1bdc | T Encrypted |
| Maryland Transportation Authority | Aggressive Driving Unit Tactical | 7133 | 1bdd | T Encrypted |
| Maryland Transportation Authority | K9 Tactical | 7134 | 1bde | T Encrypted |
| Maryland Transportation Authority | Motors | 7135 | 1bdf | T Encrypted |
| Maryland Transportation Authority | Marine Unit | 7136 | 1be0 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland Transportation Authority | Special Event | 7137 | 1be1 | T Encrypted |
| Comptroller of Maryland | Comptroller Investigations Unit – Main | 8226 | 2022 | T Encrypted |
| Comptroller of Maryland | Comptroller Investigations Unit – Tactical | 8227 | 2023 | T Encrypted |
| Comptroller of Maryland | Comptroller Investigations Unit – Tactical | 8228 | 2024 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland Department of Natural Resources | Natural Resources Police – Wireless Communications Managers | 7529 | 1d69 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland Department of Natural Resources | Natural Resources Police – Training Academy | 8392 | 20c8 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Academy Training | 8501 | 2135 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Academy Training | 8502 | 2136 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland State Police | Academy Training | 8503 | 2137 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services | Central Booking | 7717 | 1e25 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services | Central Booking | 7718 | 1e26 | T Encrypted |
| Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services | Central Booking | 7720 | 1e28 | T Encrypted |
George Washington University
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington DC State Police | Dispatch Primary | 20 | 14 | T |
| Washington DC State Police | Dispatch Alternate | 30 | 1e | T |
| Washington DC State Police | Washington DC State Police – Tactical Channel | 11 | b | T |
| Washington DC State Police | Washington DC State Police – Tactical Channel | 12 | c | T |
| Washington DC State Police | Washington DC State Police – Tactical Channel | 13 | d | T |
| Washington DC State Police | Washington DC State Police – Tactical Channel | 14 | e | T |
| Washington DC State Police | Police Detectives | 70 | 46 | T |
| Washington DC State Police | Police Headquarters/Command Staff | 110 | 6e | T |
Integrated Wireless Network (IWN) National Capital Region
3 encrypted talkgroups (cannot be monitored)
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surveillance | Surveillance (partial encryption) | 35650 | 8b42 | D Encrypted |
| Surveillance | Surveillance (partial encryption) | 35651 | 8b43 | D Encrypted |
| Surveillance | Surveillance (partial encryption) | 35653 | 8b45 | D Encrypted |
Justice Integrated Wireless Network
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington State Patrol | D1 Olympia | 59108 | e6e4 | D |
| Washington State Patrol | D1 East Pierce | 59109 | e6e5 | D |
| Washington State Patrol | D1 West Pierce Tacoma | 59110 | e6e6 | D |
| Washington State Patrol | D1 Dispatch A11 | 59111 | e6e7 | D |
| Washington State Patrol | D2 Seattle Metro | 59208 | e748 | D |
| Washington State Patrol | D2 North King | 59209 | e749 | D |
| Washington State Patrol | D2 South King | 59210 | e74a | D |
| Washington State Patrol | D2 Seattle Area | 59211 | e74b | D |
| Washington State Patrol | D2 Dispatch A12 | 59212 | e74c | D |
| Washington State Patrol | D3 Kennewick Area | 59308 | e7ac | D |
| Washington State Patrol | D3 Dispatch A09 | 59309 | e7ad | D |
| Washington State Patrol | D3 Dispatch A10 | 59310 | e7ae | D |
| Washington State Patrol | D3 Union Gap Area | 59311 | e7af | D |
| Washington State Patrol | D4 Colville Area | 59408 | e810 | D |
| Washington State Patrol | D4 Spokane Area | 59409 | e811 | D |
| Washington State Patrol | D4 Colfax Area | 59410 | e812 | D |
| Washington State Patrol | D5 Dispatch A08 | 59508 | e874 | D |
| Washington State Patrol | D5 Kelso Area | 59509 | e875 | D |
| Washington State Patrol | D5 Vancouver Area | 59510 | e876 | D |
| Washington State Patrol | D6 Dispatch A08 | 59608 | e8d8 | D |
| Washington State Patrol | D6 Dispatch Ellesnburg | 59609 | e8d9 | D |
| Washington State Patrol | D6 Ephrata Area | 59610 | e8da | D |
| Washington State Patrol | D6 Dispatch A11 | 59611 | e8db | D |
| Washington State Patrol | D6 Wenatchee Area | 59612 | e8dc | D |
| Washington State Patrol | D7 Bellingham Area | 59708 | e93c | D |
| Washington State Patrol | D7 West Snohomish County | 59709 | e93d | D |
| Washington State Patrol | D7 Mount Vernon Area | 59710 | e93e | D |
| Washington State Patrol | D7 Dispatch A11 | 59711 | e93f | D |
| Washington State Patrol | D8 Dispatch Kitsap/Mason | 59808 | e9a0 | D |
| Washington State Patrol | D8 Dispatch A09 | 59809 | e9a1 | D |
| Washington State Patrol | D8 Dispatch A10 | 59810 | e9a2 | D |
| Washington State Patrol | D2 Seattle Area Tactical | 59206 | e746 | D |
| Washington State Patrol | D1 Car | 59101 | e6dd | D |
| Washington State Patrol | D1 Car | 59102 | e6de | D |
| Washington State Patrol | D1 Car | 59103 | e6df | D |
| Washington State Patrol | D2 Car | 59201 | e741 | D |
| Washington State Patrol | D2 Car 2 Metro | 59202 | e742 | D |
| Washington State Patrol | D2 Car | 59203 | e743 | D |
| Washington State Patrol | D3 Car | 59301 | e7a5 | D |
| Washington State Patrol | D3 Car | 59302 | e7a6 | D |
| Washington State Patrol | D4 Car | 59401 | e809 | D |
| Washington State Patrol | D4 Car | 59402 | e80a | D |
| Washington State Patrol | D5 Car | 59501 | e86d | D |
| Washington State Patrol | D5 Car | 59502 | e86e | D |
| Washington State Patrol | D6 Car | 59601 | e8d1 | D |
| Washington State Patrol | D6 Car | 59602 | e8d2 | D |
| Washington State Patrol | D7 Car | 59701 | e935 | D |
| Washington State Patrol | D7 Car | 59702 | e936 | D |
| Washington State Patrol | D8 Car | 59801 | e999 | D |
| Washington State Patrol | D8 Car | 59802 | e99a | D |
| Washington State Patrol | WSP Academy Olympia | 59950 | ea2e | D |
3 encrypted talkgroups (cannot be monitored)
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Bureau of Investigation | WA State Operations | 13103 | 332f | D Encrypted |
| Federal Protective Service | FPS WA ops | 13638 | 3546 | D Encrypted |
| Federal Protective Service | Oregon Operations | 13639 | 3547 | D Encrypted |
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (P16)
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington DC State Police | Analog MTPD Patch | 2224 | 8b0 | D |
| Washington DC State Police | MTPD | 49168 | c010 | D |
| Washington DC State Police | MTPD | 49200 | c030 | D |
| Washington DC State Police | MTPD | 49232 | c050 | D |
| Washington DC State Police | MTPD | 49264 | c070 | D |
| Washington DC State Police | Washington DC State Police – Tactical Channel | 50032 | c370 | D |
| Washington DC State Police | Washington DC State Police – Tactical Channel | 50064 | c390 | D |
| Washington DC State Police | Washington DC State Police – Tactical Channel | 50096 | c3b0 | D |
| Washington DC State Police | Washington DC State Police – Tactical Channel | 50128 | c3d0 | D |
| Washington DC State Police | Washington DC State Police – Tactical Channel | 50160 | c3f0 | D |
| Washington DC State Police | Washington DC State Police – Tactical Channel | 50192 | c410 | D |
| Washington DC State Police | Washington DC State Police – Tactical Channel | 50224 | c430 | D |
| Washington DC State Police | Washington DC State Police – Tactical Channel | 50256 | c450 | D |
| Washington DC State Police | Patch to MPD | 57296 | dfd0 | D |
| Washington DC State Police | Patch to MPD | 57328 | dff0 | D |
| Washington DC State Police | Training | 49152 | c000 | D |
2 encrypted talkgroups (cannot be monitored)
| Agency | Description | Talkgroup | Hex | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington DC State Police | Washington DC State Police – Dispatch | 51808 | ca60 | D Encrypted |
| Washington DC State Police | Washington DC State Police – Tactical Channel | 51824 | ca70 | D Encrypted |
Common questions
What frequency do the police use in Washington DC?
Dispatch channels listed for Washington DC: Catholic University of America Police 464.5750 MHz (CC 1 · TG 901 · SL 1); District of Columbia Railroads Amtrak Police 161.2950 MHz (88.5 PL); District of Columbia Railroads Amtrak Police 161.2950 MHz (192.8 PL); Gallaudet University Police 461.8875 MHz (CC 8 · TG 1500 · SL 1); Howard University Police 461.7000 MHz (CC 1 · TG 1 · SL 1); Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Police 161.3850 MHz (CSQ).
Are Washington DC police talkgroups encrypted?
215 of the 403 talkgroups listed for Washington DC are marked fully or partly encrypted; a scanner cannot decode encrypted audio.