Ramapo Township Police
Rockland, New York
How we verified this
As of August 2026 RadioReference lists the Ramapo PD Ops (Police Special Operations) talkgroup on the Rockland County Public Safety Communications System (RCPSCS) as encrypted ("T Enc"), while the Ramapo PD dispatch talkgroup remains in the clear.
Encryption Details
Rockland County Context
Rockland County is a mixed picture: 2 of 4 agencies we track here are fully encrypted (50%), which means some neighboring departments are still audible on a scanner.
See every agency we track in Rockland County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
This agency encrypts some of its communications while leaving others open. Which channels are affected depends on the operation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ramapo Township Police radio encrypted?
Yes — Ramapo Township Police's radio system runs on P25 AES-256 encryption. This agency encrypts some of its communications while leaving others open. Which channels are affected depends on the operation.
Can I listen to Ramapo Township Police on a police scanner?
Partially. Ramapo 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 Ramapo Township Police encrypt their radio?
Officer safety and operational security are the reasons agencies give. What rarely comes with that explanation is Rockland County-specific evidence that open communications ever caused a problem, while the loss of public oversight and the friction with still-unencrypted neighboring agencies are both immediate and real.
Can Rockland County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes, and some departments already have. Because encryption here is a choice rather than a technical necessity, the path back runs through the same people who chose it: budget hearings, records requests, and residents who keep asking in public.
What can I do about Ramapo Township Police encryption?
Start local: show up when Rockland County officials discuss the budget for Ramapo Township Police, and ask specifically why full encryption was chosen over a delayed feed or tactical-only approach. File a FOIA request for recordings or policy documents, and connect with others nearby who want the same information — a coordinated ask carries more weight than an individual one.