Orange County: 10 agencies with partial encryption
10 public safety agencies in Orange County, New York have encrypted their radio communications.
Radio encryption in Orange County
Most of what is catalogued in Orange County is already scrambled: 20 of 29 talkgroups are encrypted and just 9 remain in the clear, across the Orange County Public Safety Radio System (OCPSRS) and the OneVoice Network. All ten tracked agencies use P25 AES-256, six encrypting everything monitored and four encrypting part. Six of the ten records are unverified against RadioReference data, so a good deal of this picture is provisional. The verified entries are Newburgh City Police, encrypting tactical channels, and the Orange County Sheriff's Office, Orange County Law Enforcement, and the Orange County Department of Emergency Services, each encrypting specific channels. The Highlands, Maybrook, Wallkill, Walden, Cornwall, and Warwick township police records list full encryption but are unverified.
Compiled from this site's agency database. Encryption status changes without notice — confirm any specific agency on RadioReference.
Radio systems serving Orange County
- Orange County Public Safety Radio System (OCPSRS)
- OneVoice Network
Of 29 talkgroups catalogued for Orange County, 20 are encrypted and 9 remain in the clear. A scanner can still receive the unencrypted channels.
4 of 10 records here have been checked against a primary source; 6 have not.
System and talkgroup counts come from this site's agency database and change without notice — confirm current status on RadioReference.
Encryption Technology Used in Orange County
Encrypted Agencies in Orange County
| Agency Name | Type | Encryption | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newburgh City Police Department ✓ | Police | P25 AES-256 | Tactical Only |
| Orange County Department of Emergency Services ✓ | State | P25 AES-256 | Specific Channels |
| Orange County Law Enforcement ✓ | Sheriff | P25 AES-256 | Specific Channels |
| Orange County Sheriff's Office ✓ | Sheriff | P25 AES-256 | Specific Channels |
| Highlands Township Police | Police | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted |
| Maybrook Township Police | Police | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted |
| Wallkill Township Police | Police | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted |
| Walden Township Police | Police | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted |
| Cornwall Township Police | Police | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted |
| Warwick Township Police | Police | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Orange County police radio encrypted?
Agencies in Orange County, New York have partial encryption on some channels, but are not fully encrypted.
Can I listen to Orange County Sheriff on a scanner?
Check the specific agency encryption status below. Some channels may still be accessible.
How many police departments in Orange County are encrypted?
7 police departments in Orange County have implemented some level of encryption, along with 2 sheriff offices, 0 fire departments, and 0 EMS agencies.
What encryption technology does Orange County use?
The most common encryption type in Orange County is P25 AES-256, used by agencies for secure communications. This encryption blocks public scanner monitoring.
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