Clinton Township Police
Clinton, Iowa
How we verified this
As of August 2026 RadioReference lists the Clinton, Iowa city police department (not a "township" agency) on ISICS with three clear channels — "23501 | CLINTON PD 1 | Police 1 | T" through Police 3 — and two encrypted ones, "23506 | CLINTON PD 4" and "23507 | CLINTON PD 5", alongside a countywide "23523 | 23 LAW | Law | T Enc".
Encryption Details
What This Means
Encryption here is a mixed bag: some talkgroups are locked, others aren't. It varies by channel and by what the department is doing at the time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Clinton Township Police radio encrypted?
Yes. Clinton Township Police uses P25 AES-256 encryption. Encryption here is a mixed bag: some talkgroups are locked, others aren't. It varies by channel and by what the department is doing at the time.
Can I listen to Clinton Township Police on a police scanner?
Partially. Clinton Township Police encrypts some of its talkgroups while leaving others open, so some channels may still be accessible. Check RadioReference for specific talkgroup status.
Why did Clinton Township 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 Clinton County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes — nothing about the underlying radio technology forces this. It's a decision Clinton County officials made and can revisit, and other communities have pushed departments back toward open channels through sustained council pressure and coalition-building.
What can I do about Clinton Township Police encryption?
Put the question to whoever signs off on Clinton Township Police's radio budget: why full encryption rather than a delayed feed or tactical-only channels? File for the recordings and the decision documents alongside it, and link up with neighbours and local reporters in Clinton County so the ask arrives as a group rather than a one-off.