Oceanport Police
Monmouth, New Jersey
How we verified this
RadioReference flags the Oceanport/W Long Branch PD talkgroup (3006) Enc and the system page states 'All Law Enforcement Talkgroups are Encrypted' on Monmouth County Public Safety.
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
Monmouth County Context
Oceanport 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
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 Oceanport Police radio encrypted?
Yes — Oceanport 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 Oceanport Police on a police scanner?
No. Oceanport Police has fully encrypted their radio communications using P25 AES-256. No consumer scanner can decode encrypted transmissions.
Why did Oceanport Police encrypt their radio?
Ask why, and the answer is usually officer safety, sometimes operational security. What is harder to obtain is any documented case in Monmouth County where an open channel caused harm. The costs need no such documentation: reporting on police department response slows down, and mutual-aid coordination gets more awkward, immediately.
Can Monmouth County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes. Whoever made this call for Oceanport 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 Oceanport Police encryption?
Start local: show up when Monmouth County officials discuss the budget for Oceanport 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.