Homdel Police
Monmouth, New Jersey
How we verified this
RadioReference NJICS page shows Holmdel Police 1 (dispatch, TG 4931) and Holmdel Police 2 (tactical, TG 4933) both encrypted, with only analog VHF backup channels in the clear; note the agency id/name misspells 'Holmdel'.
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
Monmouth County Context
Homdel 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 Homdel Police radio encrypted?
Yes — Homdel 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 Homdel Police on a police scanner?
No. Homdel Police has fully encrypted their radio communications using P25 AES-256. No consumer scanner can decode encrypted transmissions.
Why did Homdel Police encrypt their radio?
Officer safety and operational security are the reasons agencies give. What rarely comes with that explanation is Monmouth County-specific evidence that open communications ever caused a problem, while the loss of public oversight and the friction with still-unencrypted neighboring agencies are both immediate and real.
Can Monmouth County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes. Whoever made this call for Homdel 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 Homdel Police encryption?
Ask for the paperwork first — the policy that authorised encryption for Homdel 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.