Ogden Township Police
Monroe, New York
How we verified this
As of August 2026 RadioReference lists the Ogden PD Tac talkgroup on the Monroe/Ontario Counties system as encrypted ("T Enc"), while the Ogden Special Police talkgroup remains in the clear.
Encryption Details
Monroe County Context
Of the 7 public-safety agencies we track in Monroe County, Ogden 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
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 Ogden Township Police radio encrypted?
Yes. Ogden Township Police uses 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 Ogden Township Police on a police scanner?
Partially. Ogden 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 Ogden Township Police encrypt their radio?
The reasons offered are almost always the same two: officer safety and operational security. Whether either was tested against a real Monroe County incident is rarely part of the public record, whereas the consequences are easy to observe — no real-time accountability, and neighbouring agencies still in the clear left working around the gap.
Can Monroe County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes — nothing about the underlying radio technology forces this. It's a decision Monroe County officials made and can revisit, and other communities have pushed departments back toward open channels through sustained council pressure and coalition-building.
What can I do about Ogden Township Police encryption?
Put the question to whoever signs off on Ogden Township Police's radio budget: why full encryption rather than a delayed feed or tactical-only channels? File for the recordings and the decision documents alongside it, and link up with neighbours and local reporters in Monroe County so the ask arrives as a group rather than a one-off.