Fairview Township Police
Bergen, New Jersey
How we verified this
As of August 2026 RadioReference's NJICS listing flags both Fairview police talkgroups, PD 1 and PD 2, as fully encrypted — as well as the borough's public-works talkgroup — while RadioReference separately lists two analog VHF Fairview police channels described as local backup that are not encrypted.
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
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| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4801 | Fairview PD 2 | Fairview PD 2 | Encrypted |
Bergen County Context
Fairview Township Police isn't an outlier here: 5 of the 8 public-safety agencies we track in Bergen County are fully encrypted (63%), so most departments nearby have made the same move.
See every agency we track in Bergen 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 Fairview Township Police radio encrypted?
Yes. Fairview Township Police uses P25 AES-256 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 Fairview Township Police on a police scanner?
No. Fairview Township Police has fully encrypted their radio communications using P25 AES-256. No consumer scanner can decode encrypted transmissions.
Why did Fairview 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 Bergen County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes — nothing about the underlying radio technology forces this. It's a decision Bergen 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 Fairview Township Police encryption?
Put the question to whoever signs off on Fairview 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 Bergen County so the ask arrives as a group rather than a one-off.