Gates Township Police
Monroe, New York
How we verified this
As of August 2026 RadioReference lists the Gates PD Tac talkgroup (2217) on the Monroe/Ontario Counties system as encrypted ("T Enc"), while the Gates Special Police talkgroup and the town's fire dispatch and EMS talkgroups remain in the clear.
Encryption Details
Monroe County Context
Of the 7 public-safety agencies we track in Monroe County, Gates 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
Encryption here is a mixed bag: some talkgroups are locked, others aren't. It varies by channel and by what the department is doing at the time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gates Township Police radio encrypted?
Yes — Gates Township Police's radio system runs on P25 AES-256 encryption. Encryption here is a mixed bag: some talkgroups are locked, others aren't. It varies by channel and by what the department is doing at the time.
Can I listen to Gates Township Police on a police scanner?
Partially. Gates 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 Gates Township Police encrypt their radio?
Departments typically point to officer safety and operational security. Neither claim tends to come with evidence specific to Monroe 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 Monroe County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes, and some departments already have. Because encryption here is a choice rather than a technical necessity, the path back runs through the same people who chose it: budget hearings, records requests, and residents who keep asking in public.
What can I do about Gates Township Police encryption?
Ask for the paperwork first — the policy that authorised encryption for Gates 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 Monroe County with you.