Monmouth County, New Jersey: Police Scanner Guide
Most police and sheriff agencies in Monmouth County have gone encrypted. You can still monitor fire, EMS, weather broadcasts, and any remaining unencrypted channels.
What You Can Still Monitor in Monmouth 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 Monmouth County
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| Agency | Type | Encryption |
|---|---|---|
| Allentown Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Asbury Park Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Avon Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Brielle Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Colts Neck Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Deal Borough Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Eatontown Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Highlands Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Homdel Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Hazlet Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Keyport Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Long Beach Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Manalapan Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Monmouth County Sheriff | sheriff | P25 AES-256 |
| Matawan Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I monitor in Monmouth County, New Jersey?
Most police and sheriff agencies in Monmouth 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 Monmouth County?
Yes — 25 out of 26 agencies in Monmouth County use full encryption. An additional 1 use partial encryption. Fire and EMS frequently remain unencrypted.
What scanner do I need for Monmouth County?
For Monmouth 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.