Lindin Police
Union, New Jersey
How we verified this
RadioReference NJICS page shows Linden PD 1 Dispatch (TG 4485) unencrypted while Linden PD 2 (TG 4487) and Linden PD Detectives (TG 4489) are encrypted, so scope 'all' is wrong (partial only, matching the scopeDescription); note the agency id/name misspells 'Linden'.
Encryption Details
Union County Context
Union County is a mixed picture: 6 of 12 agencies we track here are fully encrypted (50%), which means some neighboring departments are still audible on a scanner.
See every agency we track in Union County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
This agency encrypts some of its communications while leaving others open. Which channels are affected depends on the operation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lindin Police radio encrypted?
Yes. Lindin Police uses P25 AES-256 encryption. This agency encrypts some of its communications while leaving others open. Which channels are affected depends on the operation.
Can I listen to Lindin Police on a police scanner?
Partially. Lindin Police encrypts some of its talkgroups while leaving others open, so some channels may still be accessible. Check RadioReference for specific talkgroup status.
Why did Lindin 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 Union County reverse the encryption decision?
It can. The radios support open and encrypted operation equally well, so this is a configuration and a policy, not a constraint — and policies set by Union County officials are policies those officials can revisit when constituents press for it.
What can I do about Lindin Police encryption?
Put the question to whoever signs off on Lindin 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 Union County so the ask arrives as a group rather than a one-off.