New Milford Police
Litchfield, Connecticut
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
View 15 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18901 | NewBritPD1 | Police - Patrol | Encrypted |
| 18902 | NewBritPD2 | Police - Traffic | Encrypted |
| 18903 | NewBritPD3 | Police - Patrol 2 | Encrypted |
| 18904 | NewBritPD4 | Police - Information | Encrypted |
| 18905 | NewBritPD5 | Police - Supervisors | Encrypted |
| 18906 | NewBritPD6 | Police - Tactical | Encrypted |
| 18907 | NewBritPD7 | Police - SWAT | Encrypted |
| 18908 | NewBritPD8 | Police - Special Services | Encrypted |
| 18909 | NewBritPD9 | Police - Special Events | Encrypted |
| 18910 | NewBritPD10 | Police - Investigations | Encrypted |
| 18911 | NewBritPD11 | Police - Training | Encrypted |
| 18912 | NewBritPD12 | Police - Executive | Encrypted |
| 18913 | NewBritPD13 | Police - CSO | Encrypted |
| 18914 | NewBritPD14 | Police - Explorer | Encrypted |
| 19425 | Newington PDTac | PD Tactical | Encrypted |
Verification Status
We do have per-talkgroup data for New Milford Police from the RadioReference API, and used it to set the encryption scope shown above — but no additional human-reviewed source (a live feed check or a dated news account) has been recorded for this record, so treat it as a data-quality correction rather than an independently confirmed verification. Check the live RadioReference database directly for current status.
If you monitor New Milford Police directly or have more current information, the fastest way to fix this is to update the RadioReference Wiki entry — our data pulls from there and from the RadioReference API on a regular refresh cycle.
Litchfield County Context
Of the 3 public-safety agencies we track in Litchfield County, New Milford Police is currently the only one we have flagged as encrypted.
See every agency we track in Litchfield County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
Our records list a mix here: some talkgroups encrypted, others not. The listing is unverified, so confirm what is audible at RadioReference.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New Milford Police radio encrypted?
Our database lists New Milford Police as using P25 ADP encryption, though this listing is unverified. Our records list a mix here: some talkgroups encrypted, others not. The listing is unverified, so confirm what is audible at RadioReference.
Can I listen to New Milford Police on a police scanner?
Possibly. Our database lists New Milford Police as encrypting some of its talkgroups while leaving others open, which would leave some channels accessible. The listing is unverified — check RadioReference for specific talkgroup status.
Why do agencies like New Milford Police encrypt their radio?
The standard justification nationwide is officer safety and operational security, regardless of whether a documented local incident ever required it. The tradeoff that follows is consistent too: public oversight drops, and reporters lose the ability to track police department response as it happens.
Can Litchfield County reverse the encryption decision?
Nothing technical prevents it. New Milford Police operates encrypted because someone decided it should, and decisions of that kind get revisited when councils hear sustained, organised pressure rather than isolated complaints.
What can I do about New Milford Police encryption?
Three things carry weight, in this order: a public-records request for New Milford Police's encryption policy and radio recordings, a turn at the microphone during Litchfield County budget discussions, and finding the other people locally already asking the same question. Individually these are easy to deflect; together they are not.