Middlesex County, New Jersey: Police Scanner Guide
Most police and sheriff agencies in Middlesex County have gone encrypted. You can still monitor fire, EMS, weather broadcasts, and any remaining unencrypted channels.
What You Can Still Monitor in Middlesex 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 Middlesex County
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| Agency | Type | Encryption |
|---|---|---|
| East Brunswick Township Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Edison Township Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Hackensack Meridian Health | other | P25 AES-256 |
| Munroe Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Old Bridge Township | other | P25 AES-256 |
| Piscataway Township Fire / EMS / Police / OEM | police | P25 AES-256 |
| South River Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| East Brunswick Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Perth Amboy Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Highland Park Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Cranbury Township Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Monroe Township Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Metuchen Township Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Carteret Township Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Middlesex Township Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I monitor in Middlesex County, New Jersey?
Most police and sheriff agencies in Middlesex 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 Middlesex County?
Yes — 11 out of 17 agencies in Middlesex County use full encryption. An additional 5 use partial encryption. Fire and EMS frequently remain unencrypted.
What scanner do I need for Middlesex County?
For Middlesex 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.