Massena Police
St. Lawrence, New York
How we verified this
RadioReference lists Massena PD dispatch (154.710 FMN) with no encryption flag, and no fetched source supports the 'voice inversion used when needed' claim.
Encryption Details
St. Lawrence County Context
Massena Police isn't an outlier here: 8 of the 8 public-safety agencies we track in St. Lawrence County are fully encrypted (100%), so most departments nearby have made the same move.
See every agency we track in St. Lawrence County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
This agency was previously listed as encrypted, but verification against live sources on 2026-08-01 found its dispatch broadcasting in the clear. Any P25-capable scanner can receive it — confirm current status on the live RadioReference database, since encryption decisions can change.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Massena Police radio encrypted?
No. Despite earlier listings, Massena Police broadcasts in the clear. This agency was previously listed as encrypted, but verification against live sources on 2026-08-01 found its dispatch broadcasting in the clear. Any P25-capable scanner can receive it — confirm current status on the live RadioReference database, since encryption decisions can change.
Can I listen to Massena Police on a police scanner?
Yes. Verification against live sources found Massena Police's dispatch broadcasting in the clear — any P25-capable scanner can receive it. Check RadioReference for frequencies and current status.
Why do agencies like Massena 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 St. Lawrence County reverse the encryption decision?
Nothing technical prevents it. Massena Police operates encrypted because someone decided it should, and decisions of that kind get revisited when councils hear sustained, organised pressure rather than isolated complaints.
What can I do about Massena Police encryption?
Three things carry weight, in this order: a public-records request for Massena Police's encryption policy and radio recordings, a turn at the microphone during St. Lawrence County budget discussions, and finding the other people locally already asking the same question. Individually these are easy to deflect; together they are not.