Newburgh City Police Department
Orange, New York
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
View 3 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22502 | CNewburgh Tac 1 | Police Tac 1 | Encrypted |
| 22602 | TNewburgh PD Tac | Police Tac | Encrypted |
| 22503 | CNewburgh Tac 2 | Police Tac 2 | Encrypted |
Verification Status
We don't yet have per-talkgroup data for Newburgh City Police Department from the RadioReference API. The encryption scope and type above come from the RadioReference Wiki, which is community-maintained rather than independently confirmed channel-by-channel. Our automated matching put this at moderate confidence (70%) based on how closely the wiki listing matches this agency's name and county.
If you monitor Newburgh City Police Department directly or have more current information, the fastest way to fix this is to update the RadioReference Wiki entry — our data pulls from there and from the RadioReference API on a regular refresh cycle.
Orange County Context
Of the 10 public-safety agencies we track in Orange County, Newburgh City Police Department 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 agency is listed as encrypting tactical channels used for SWAT operations and sensitive investigations, with regular dispatch possibly still accessible. Confirm current status at RadioReference.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Newburgh City Police Department radio encrypted?
Newburgh City Police Department is listed in our records with P25 AES-256 encryption — a listing we haven't yet verified against live talkgroup data. This agency is listed as encrypting tactical channels used for SWAT operations and sensitive investigations, with regular dispatch possibly still accessible. Confirm current status at RadioReference.
Can I listen to Newburgh City Police Department on a police scanner?
Possibly. Our database lists Newburgh City Police Department as encrypting its tactical channels, which would leave some channels accessible. The listing is unverified — check RadioReference for specific talkgroup status.
Why do agencies like Newburgh City Police Department 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 Orange 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 Orange County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes. Whoever made this call for Newburgh City Police Department 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 Newburgh City Police Department encryption?
Contact the officials who oversee Newburgh City Police Department's budget directly and ask why full encryption was chosen over partial alternatives. Pair that with a FOIA request for recordings and policy records, and look for an existing coalition in Orange County, or start one, since agencies respond differently to organized, sustained pressure than to individual complaints.