Ramsey Township Police
Bergen, New Jersey
How we verified this
As of August 2026 RadioReference's NJICS listing flags both Ramsey police talkgroups, dispatch and tactical, as fully encrypted, and the borough's conventional police channel on 460.375 MHz is likewise listed in encrypted P25 mode, while Ramsey's fire, EMS, OEM and public-works channels stay in the clear.
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
View 2 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6105 | Ramsey PD Disp | Ramsey PD Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 6107 | Ramsey PD Tac | Ramsey PD Tac | Encrypted |
Bergen County Context
Ramsey Township Police isn't an outlier here: 5 of the 8 public-safety agencies we track in Bergen County are fully encrypted (63%), so most departments nearby have made the same move.
See every agency we track in Bergen 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 Ramsey Township Police radio encrypted?
Yes. Ramsey Township Police uses 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 Ramsey Township Police on a police scanner?
No. Ramsey Township Police has fully encrypted their radio communications using P25 AES-256. No consumer scanner can decode encrypted transmissions.
Why did Ramsey Township 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 Bergen 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 Bergen County officials are policies those officials can revisit when constituents press for it.
What can I do about Ramsey Township Police encryption?
Put the question to whoever signs off on Ramsey Township 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 Bergen County so the ask arrives as a group rather than a one-off.