Linwood Township Police
Atlantic, New Jersey
How we verified this
As of August 2026 RadioReference's Atlantic County system listing flags both Linwood police talkgroups — Police 1 (dispatch) and Police 2 — as fully encrypted, while the city's fire talkgroup remains in the clear and active on Broadcastify Calls.
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
View 2 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5101 | Linwood PD 1 | Police 1 | Encrypted |
| 5102 | Linwood PD 2 | Police 2 | Encrypted |
Atlantic County Context
Linwood Township 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
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 Linwood Township Police radio encrypted?
Yes — Linwood Township 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 Linwood Township Police on a police scanner?
No. Linwood Township Police has fully encrypted their radio communications using P25 AES-256. No consumer scanner can decode encrypted transmissions.
Why did Linwood Township 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 Linwood Township Police encryption?
Start local: show up when Atlantic County officials discuss the budget for Linwood Township 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.