Can I still listen to police scanners in Higginsville, MO?

Based on FCC license data, not yet confirmed by the agency. We haven't confirmed with Higginsville's police or fire department whether their radio is encrypted. Source: FCC ULS license file of 18 Oct 2026, checked 27 Oct 2026.

What the FCC licenses show

Public safety channels in Lafayette County, MO are mostly analog (11% digital, 69% analog, 20% both). Licenses don't show encryption, so some channels may still be encrypted.

2 public safety licensees in the FCC file belong to Higginsville, with 6 voice channels: 4 analog only, 2 digital only, 0 licensed for both.

Licensee (FCC)Call signsOld analog scanner?
HIGGINSVILLE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT1Yes
HIGGINSVILLE, CITY OF1No

FCC source: FCC ULS license file, file date 18 Oct 2026, as of 27 Oct 2026.

Which scanner works here

Most public safety radio around Higginsville (Lafayette County) is licensed as mostly analog. No scanner can play encrypted channels.

Top pick

Uniden BC125AT (handheld)

Analog

Most public safety radio around Higginsville is licensed as mostly analog, so an analog scanner covers most unencrypted traffic.

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To hear the digital channels too

Uniden SDS100 (handheld)

P25 Phase II

Some agencies here are licensed for digital P25. This scanner hears both.

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