Waterfront Commission of New York Harbour
Statewide, New Jersey
How we verified this
As of August 2026 RadioReference's NJICS listing shows both Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor police talkgroups marked partial encryption, meaning some traffic on each is still transmitted in the clear.
Encryption Details
What This Means
Coverage here is uneven — parts of the system are locked and parts are open, so a scanner gives you an incomplete rather than an empty picture.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Waterfront Commission of New York Harbour radio encrypted?
Yes. Waterfront Commission of New York Harbour uses P25 AES-256 encryption. Coverage here is uneven — parts of the system are locked and parts are open, so a scanner gives you an incomplete rather than an empty picture.
Can I listen to Waterfront Commission of New York Harbour on a police scanner?
Partially. Waterfront Commission of New York Harbour encrypts some of its talkgroups while leaving others open, so some channels may still be accessible. Check RadioReference for specific talkgroup status.
Why did Waterfront Commission of New York Harbour encrypt their radio?
The reasons offered are almost always the same two: officer safety and operational security. Whether either was tested against a real Statewide County incident is rarely part of the public record, whereas the consequences are easy to observe — no real-time accountability, and neighbouring agencies still in the clear left working around the gap.
Can Statewide County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes — nothing about the underlying radio technology forces this. It's a decision Statewide County officials made and can revisit, and other communities have pushed departments back toward open channels through sustained council pressure and coalition-building.
What can I do about Waterfront Commission of New York Harbour encryption?
File a FOIA request for Waterfront Commission of New York Harbour's radio recordings and encryption-decision paperwork, then show up to speak at a council or commission meeting. Find other residents or journalists in Statewide County who want the same access — state legislation requiring public radio access is the longer-term fix, but organized local pressure is what usually moves the needle first.