Brighton Township Police
Monroe, New York
How we verified this
RadioReference shows Brighton PD Tac (2213) encrypted (T Enc) while dispatch occurs on clear countywide law talkgroups carried on live feeds, so encryption is tactical-only, not 'all'.
Encryption Details
Monroe County Context
Of the 7 public-safety agencies we track in Monroe County, Brighton Township Police is currently the only one we have flagged as encrypted.
See every agency we track in Monroe County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
This is a split system: certain talkgroups are encrypted while others remain in the clear, which means partial monitoring is still possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Brighton Township Police radio encrypted?
Yes. Brighton Township Police uses P25 AES-256 encryption. This is a split system: certain talkgroups are encrypted while others remain in the clear, which means partial monitoring is still possible.
Can I listen to Brighton Township Police on a police scanner?
Partially. Brighton 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 Brighton 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 Monroe 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 Monroe County officials are policies those officials can revisit when constituents press for it.
What can I do about Brighton Township Police encryption?
Put the question to whoever signs off on Brighton 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 Monroe County so the ask arrives as a group rather than a one-off.