Aberdeen Township Police
Monmouth, New Jersey
How we verified this
As of August 2026 RadioReference's NJICS listing flags both Aberdeen police talkgroups, dispatch and tactical, as fully encrypted, and the shared Matawan/Aberdeen patrol talkgroup on the Monmouth County Public Safety system is likewise flagged fully encrypted.
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
View 2 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5471 | Aberdeen PD 1 | Aberdeen Police Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 5473 | Aberdeen PD 2 | Aberdeen Police Tac | Encrypted |
Monmouth County Context
Aberdeen Township Police isn't an outlier here: 26 of the 26 public-safety agencies we track in Monmouth County are fully encrypted (100%), so most departments nearby have made the same move.
See every agency we track in Monmouth 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 Aberdeen Township Police radio encrypted?
Yes — Aberdeen Township Police's radio system runs on 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 Aberdeen Township Police on a police scanner?
No. Aberdeen Township Police has fully encrypted their radio communications using P25 AES-256. No consumer scanner can decode encrypted transmissions.
Why did Aberdeen Township 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 Monmouth 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 Monmouth County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes. Whoever made this call for Aberdeen Township Police can also unmake it; there's no technical lock-in. The approach that has worked elsewhere combines public-records requests, direct council pressure, and a coordinated local coalition.
What can I do about Aberdeen Township Police encryption?
Ask for the paperwork first — the policy that authorised encryption for Aberdeen Township Police, and the recordings themselves — because a specific request is harder to wave away than a general complaint. Then take what you learn to a council meeting, and bring others from Monmouth County with you.