Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
Statewide, New Jersey
How we verified this
As of August 2026 RadioReference's Port Authority of New York and New Jersey system listing flags every police talkgroup — the Central Police Desk, Special Operations Division and all facility patrols including Newark Airport, the bus terminal, the George Washington Bridge and the Holland and Lincoln tunnels — plus all three airport ARFF fire talkgroups as fully encrypted, leaving only radio-shop, maintenance and two interop talkgroups in the clear.
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
What This Means
Everything this agency transmits is encrypted, dispatch included. For anyone outside the department — residents, reporters, neighbouring responders — the channel is simply silent.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Port Authority of New York & New Jersey radio encrypted?
Yes — Port Authority of New York & New Jersey's radio system runs on P25 AES-256 encryption. Everything this agency transmits is encrypted, dispatch included. For anyone outside the department — residents, reporters, neighbouring responders — the channel is simply silent.
Can I listen to Port Authority of New York & New Jersey on a police scanner?
No. Port Authority of New York & New Jersey has fully encrypted their radio communications using P25 AES-256. No consumer scanner can decode encrypted transmissions.
Why did Port Authority of New York & New Jersey 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 Statewide County where an open channel caused harm. The costs need no such documentation: reporting on other agency response slows down, and mutual-aid coordination gets more awkward, immediately.
Can Statewide County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes. Whoever made this call for Port Authority of New York & New Jersey 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 Port Authority of New York & New Jersey encryption?
Start local: show up when Statewide County officials discuss the budget for Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, 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.