Roselle Township Police
Union, New Jersey
How we verified this
As of August 2026 RadioReference's NJICS listing shows Roselle PD 1 dispatch and PD 2 in the clear and active on Broadcastify Calls, with only Roselle PD 3 flagged fully encrypted.
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 Roselle Township Police radio encrypted?
Yes — Roselle Township Police's radio system runs on 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 Roselle Township Police on a police scanner?
Partially. Roselle Township 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 Roselle Township Police encrypt their radio?
Officer safety and operational security are the reasons agencies give. What rarely comes with that explanation is Union County-specific evidence that open communications ever caused a problem, while the loss of public oversight and the friction with still-unencrypted neighboring agencies are both immediate and real.
Can Union 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 Roselle Township Police encryption?
Start local: show up when Union County officials discuss the budget for Roselle 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.