Stratford Police
Fairfield, Connecticut
How we verified this
As of August 2026 RadioReference lists Stratford's only police channel, "460.325 Stratford PD | Police Operations", as P25E (encrypted), while "154.310 Stratford FD1 | Fire Operations 1" is unencrypted P25.
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
Fairfield County Context
Stratford Police isn't an outlier here: 10 of the 10 public-safety agencies we track in Fairfield County are fully encrypted (100%), so most departments nearby have made the same move.
See every agency we track in Fairfield County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
This agency encrypts all of its radio communications, including routine dispatch. The public, journalists, and even other first responders can't monitor its activity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Stratford Police radio encrypted?
Yes — Stratford Police's radio system runs on P25 ADP encryption. This agency encrypts all of its radio communications, including routine dispatch. The public, journalists, and even other first responders can't monitor its activity.
Can I listen to Stratford Police on a police scanner?
No. Stratford Police has fully encrypted their radio communications using P25 ADP. No consumer scanner can decode encrypted transmissions.
Why did Stratford Police encrypt their radio?
Ask why, and the answer is usually officer safety, sometimes operational security. What is harder to obtain is any documented case in Fairfield County where an open channel caused harm. The costs need no such documentation: reporting on police department response slows down, and mutual-aid coordination gets more awkward, immediately.
Can Fairfield County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes, and some departments already have. Because encryption here is a choice rather than a technical necessity, the path back runs through the same people who chose it: budget hearings, records requests, and residents who keep asking in public.
What can I do about Stratford Police encryption?
Start local: show up when Fairfield County officials discuss the budget for Stratford Police, and ask specifically why full encryption was chosen over a delayed feed or tactical-only approach. File a FOIA request for recordings or policy documents, and connect with others nearby who want the same information — a coordinated ask carries more weight than an individual one.