Hammonton Police
Atlantic, New Jersey
How we verified this
RadioReference Atlantic County Trunking System page shows both Hammonton PD talkgroups flagged encrypted ('T Enc Hammotn PD 1' and '2').
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
Atlantic County Context
Hammonton Police isn't an outlier here: 19 of the 22 public-safety agencies we track in Atlantic County are fully encrypted (86%), so most departments nearby have made the same move.
See every agency we track in Atlantic County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
There is no partial access here: routine dispatch is encrypted alongside everything else, so a scanner picks up nothing from this agency at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hammonton Police radio encrypted?
Yes — Hammonton Police's radio system runs on P25 AES-256 encryption. There is no partial access here: routine dispatch is encrypted alongside everything else, so a scanner picks up nothing from this agency at all.
Can I listen to Hammonton Police on a police scanner?
No. Hammonton Police has fully encrypted their radio communications using P25 AES-256. No consumer scanner can decode encrypted transmissions.
Why did Hammonton Police encrypt their radio?
Departments typically point to officer safety and operational security. Neither claim tends to come with evidence specific to Atlantic County; what's verifiable is what's lost — journalists can't monitor police department activity in real time, and coordination with agencies that stay unencrypted gets harder.
Can Atlantic County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes. Encryption is a policy choice made by department leadership or elected officials, not a technical requirement, so it can be reversed the same way. Public pressure, city council advocacy, and organized local coalitions have reversed encryption decisions elsewhere.
What can I do about Hammonton Police encryption?
Start local: show up when Atlantic County officials discuss the budget for Hammonton Police, and ask specifically why full encryption was chosen over a delayed feed or tactical-only approach. File a FOIA request for recordings or policy documents, and connect with others nearby who want the same information — a coordinated ask carries more weight than an individual one.