Ventnor Township Police
Atlantic, New Jersey
How we verified this
As of August 2026 RadioReference's Atlantic County system listing flags both Ventnor police talkgroups — Police 1 (dispatch) and Police 2 — as fully encrypted, while the city's fire, beach patrol and school talkgroups remain in the clear.
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
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| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1101 | Ventnor PD 1 | Police 1 | Encrypted |
| 1102 | Ventnor PD 2 | Police 2 | Encrypted |
Atlantic County Context
Ventnor 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 Ventnor Township Police radio encrypted?
Yes — Ventnor 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 Ventnor Township Police on a police scanner?
No. Ventnor Township Police has fully encrypted their radio communications using P25 AES-256. No consumer scanner can decode encrypted transmissions.
Why did Ventnor 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. Whoever made this call for Ventnor Township 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 Ventnor Township Police encryption?
Ask for the paperwork first — the policy that authorised encryption for Ventnor Township Police, and the recordings themselves — because a specific request is harder to wave away than a general complaint. Then take what you learn to a council meeting, and bring others from Atlantic County with you.