Lockport Township Police
Niagara, New York
How we verified this
As of August 2026 RadioReference lists Lockport PD Tac and Lockport PD Ops on the Niagara County Public Safety System as encrypted ("D Enc"), while the Lockport PD Dispatch talkgroup remains in the clear.
Encryption Details
Niagara County Context
Of the 3 public-safety agencies we track in Niagara County, Lockport Township Police is currently the only one we have flagged as encrypted.
See every agency we track in Niagara 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 Lockport Township Police radio encrypted?
Yes — Lockport 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 Lockport Township Police on a police scanner?
Partially. Lockport 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 Lockport Township Police encrypt their radio?
Ask why, and the answer is usually officer safety, sometimes operational security. What is harder to obtain is any documented case in Niagara County where an open channel caused harm. The costs need no such documentation: reporting on police department response slows down, and mutual-aid coordination gets more awkward, immediately.
Can Niagara County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes. Whoever made this call for Lockport 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 Lockport Township Police encryption?
Ask for the paperwork first — the policy that authorised encryption for Lockport 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 Niagara County with you.