Ocean County, New Jersey: Police Scanner Guide
Most police and sheriff agencies in Ocean County have gone encrypted. You can still monitor fire, EMS, weather broadcasts, and any remaining unencrypted channels.
What You Can Still Monitor in Ocean 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 Ocean County
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| Agency | Type | Encryption |
|---|---|---|
| Brick Township Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Jackson Township Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Lavallette Police | police | DMR Enhanced Privacy |
| Manchester Township Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Ocean County Fire | fire | P25 AES-256 |
| Ocean County Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Ocean County Sheriff | sheriff | P25 AES-256 |
| Point Pleasant Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Point Pleasant Beach Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Stafford Township Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Toms River Township Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Ocean County Corrections | corrections | P25 AES-256 |
| Ocean County Prosecutor | sheriff | P25 AES-256 |
| Lacey Township Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Long Beach Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I monitor in Ocean County, New Jersey?
Most police and sheriff agencies in Ocean 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 Ocean County?
Yes — 13 out of 17 agencies in Ocean County use full encryption. An additional 3 use partial encryption. Fire and EMS frequently remain unencrypted.
What scanner do I need for Ocean County?
For Ocean 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.