Cornwall Township Police
Orange, New York
How we verified this
As of August 2026 RadioReference lists the Cornwall PD Tac talkgroup on the Orange County Public Safety Radio System (OCPSRS) as encrypted ("T Enc"), while the Cornwall PD Dispatch talkgroup remains in the clear.
Encryption Details
Orange County Context
Of the 10 public-safety agencies we track in Orange County, Cornwall Township Police is currently the only one we have flagged as encrypted.
See every agency we track in Orange 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 Cornwall Township Police radio encrypted?
Yes — Cornwall Township Police's radio system runs on 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 Cornwall Township Police on a police scanner?
Partially. Cornwall 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 Cornwall Township Police encrypt their radio?
Officer safety and operational security are the reasons agencies give. What rarely comes with that explanation is Orange 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 Orange County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes. Whoever made this call for Cornwall 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 Cornwall Township Police encryption?
Ask for the paperwork first — the policy that authorised encryption for Cornwall 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 Orange County with you.