Franklin Township Police
Somerset, New Jersey
How we verified this
RadioReference Somerset County Trunking System page shows Franklin Township (Police Region 9) dispatch and tactical talkgroups with no encryption flags — contradicting the listed 'all operations AES-256' claim — while only some other regions' Ops 2 talkgroups are flagged 'T Enc'.
Encryption Details
What This Means
This agency was previously listed as encrypted, but verification against live sources on 2026-08-01 found its dispatch broadcasting in the clear. Any P25-capable scanner can receive it — confirm current status on the live RadioReference database, since encryption decisions can change.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Franklin Township Police radio encrypted?
No. Despite earlier listings, Franklin Township Police broadcasts in the clear. This agency was previously listed as encrypted, but verification against live sources on 2026-08-01 found its dispatch broadcasting in the clear. Any P25-capable scanner can receive it — confirm current status on the live RadioReference database, since encryption decisions can change.
Can I listen to Franklin Township Police on a police scanner?
Yes. Verification against live sources found Franklin Township Police's dispatch broadcasting in the clear — any P25-capable scanner can receive it. Check RadioReference for frequencies and current status.
Why do agencies like Franklin Township Police encrypt their radio?
Agencies cite officer safety and operational security. Those are assertions rather than findings — no local evidence is typically produced — while the effects are concrete and land straight away on anyone who relied on hearing Franklin Township Police to know what was happening nearby.
Can Somerset County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes — nothing about the underlying radio technology forces this. It's a decision Somerset 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 Franklin Township Police encryption?
File a FOIA request for Franklin Township Police's radio recordings and encryption-decision paperwork, then show up to speak at a council or commission meeting. Find other residents or journalists in Somerset County who want the same access — state legislation requiring public radio access is the longer-term fix, but organized local pressure is what usually moves the needle first.