Nashua Police
Hillsborough, New Hampshire
How we verified this
As of August 2026 every Nashua Police talkgroup RadioReference lists on the City of Nashua system is encrypted, including both primary operations channels — "3049 Nashua PD1 — Police Operations 1 — D Enc" and "3047 Nashua PD2 — D Enc" — plus Police Tac 1 through 5.
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
Hillsborough County Context
Nashua Police isn't an outlier here: 2 of the 3 public-safety agencies we track in Hillsborough County are fully encrypted (67%), so most departments nearby have made the same move.
See every agency we track in Hillsborough County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
Every channel this agency runs, including day-to-day dispatch, is encrypted. That shuts out the public and local reporters, and it can complicate coordination with nearby agencies that still expect to hear it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nashua Police radio encrypted?
Yes. Nashua Police uses P25 AES-256 encryption. Every channel this agency runs, including day-to-day dispatch, is encrypted. That shuts out the public and local reporters, and it can complicate coordination with nearby agencies that still expect to hear it.
Can I listen to Nashua Police on a police scanner?
No. Nashua Police has fully encrypted their radio communications using P25 AES-256. No consumer scanner can decode encrypted transmissions.
Why did Nashua 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 Hillsborough County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes — nothing about the underlying radio technology forces this. It's a decision Hillsborough 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 Nashua Police encryption?
Put the question to whoever signs off on Nashua 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 Hillsborough County so the ask arrives as a group rather than a one-off.