St. Lawrence County, New York: Police Scanner Guide
St. Lawrence County has a mix of encrypted and unencrypted agencies. A digital scanner lets you hear everything that's still on the air.
What You Can Still Monitor in St. Lawrence County
- Fire and EMS dispatch
- NOAA Weather Radio
- Public works channels
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Agencies in St. Lawrence County
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| Agency | Type | Encryption |
|---|---|---|
| Canton Police | police | Analog Voice Inversion |
| Gouverneur Police | police | Analog Voice Inversion |
| Massena Police | police | Analog Voice Inversion |
| Norwood Police | police | Analog Voice Inversion |
| Norfolk Police | police | Analog Voice Inversion |
| Ogdensburg Police | police | Analog Voice Inversion |
| Potsdam Police | police | Analog Voice Inversion |
| St. Lawrence County Sheriff | sheriff | Analog Voice Inversion |
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I monitor in St. Lawrence County, New York?
St. Lawrence County has a mix of encrypted and unencrypted agencies. A digital scanner lets you hear everything that's still on the air. Check the local fire and EMS frequencies which often remain unencrypted even when police go encrypted.
Is police radio encrypted in St. Lawrence County?
Yes — 3 out of 8 agencies in St. Lawrence County use full encryption. Fire and EMS frequently remain unencrypted.
What scanner do I need for St. Lawrence County?
For St. Lawrence County's mix of digital and analog traffic, you need a P25-capable scanner. The Uniden BCD436HP decodes both P25 Phase I and Phase II, which covers most modern trunked systems.