Atlantic County, New Jersey: Police Scanner Guide
Most police and sheriff agencies in Atlantic County have gone encrypted. You can still monitor fire, EMS, weather broadcasts, and any remaining unencrypted channels.
What You Can Still Monitor in Atlantic County
- Fire dispatch — most fire departments stay on open radio even when police go encrypted
- EMS / ambulance dispatch — emergency medical services often remain unencrypted for interoperability
- NOAA Weather Radio — direct NWS broadcasts on 162.400–162.550 MHz
- Public works & utilities — city maintenance, road crews, and utilities typically unencrypted
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Agencies in Atlantic County
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| Agency | Type | Encryption |
|---|---|---|
| Absecon Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Atlantic City Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Atlantic County Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Brigatine Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Egg Harbour Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Egg Harbour Township Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Galloway EMS | ems | P25 AES-256 |
| Galloway Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Hamilton Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Hammonton Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Linwood Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Longport Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Margate Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Mullica Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Northfield Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I monitor in Atlantic County, New Jersey?
Most police and sheriff agencies in Atlantic County have gone encrypted. You can still monitor fire, EMS, weather broadcasts, and any remaining unencrypted channels. Check the local fire and EMS frequencies which often remain unencrypted even when police go encrypted.
Is police radio encrypted in Atlantic County?
Yes — 19 out of 22 agencies in Atlantic County use full encryption. An additional 3 use partial encryption. Fire and EMS frequently remain unencrypted.
What scanner do I need for Atlantic County?
For Atlantic County, we recommend a scanner that covers VHF and UHF frequencies for fire, EMS, and weather — the Uniden BC125AT is the best value. For broader exploration, the RTL-SDR V4 with free SDRTrunk software can scan the full spectrum.