Warwick Township Police
Orange, New York
How we verified this
As of August 2026 RadioReference lists two Warwick police talkgroups on the Orange County Public Safety Radio System (OCPSRS) — PD Tac and Street Crime and Narcotics — as encrypted ("T Enc"), while the Warwick PD Dispatch talkgroup remains in the clear.
Encryption Details
Orange County Context
Of the 10 public-safety agencies we track in Orange County, Warwick Township Police 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 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 Warwick Township Police radio encrypted?
Yes — Warwick Township Police's radio system runs on 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 Warwick Township Police on a police scanner?
Partially. Warwick 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 Warwick Township Police 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 Warwick Township Police 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 Warwick Township Police encryption?
Ask for the paperwork first — the policy that authorised encryption for Warwick Township Police, and the recordings themselves — because a specific request is harder to wave away than a general complaint. Then take what you learn to a council meeting, and bring others from Orange County with you.