Berks County, Pennsylvania: Police Scanner Guide
Most police and sheriff agencies in Berks County have gone encrypted. You can still monitor fire, EMS, weather broadcasts, and any remaining unencrypted channels.
What You Can Still Monitor in Berks 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 Berks County
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| Agency | Type | Encryption |
|---|---|---|
| Amity Township Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Bailey Borough Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Bensalem Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Berks County EMS | ems | P25 AES-256 |
| Berks County Department of Emergency Services | state | P25 AES-256 |
| Berks County Sheriff | sheriff | P25 AES-256 |
| Bern Township Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Bernville Township Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Bethel Township Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Birdsboro Borough Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Central Berks Township Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Central Bucks Regional Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Cumru Township Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Douglass Township Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
| Eastern Berks Regional Township Police | police | P25 AES-256 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I monitor in Berks County, Pennsylvania?
Most police and sheriff agencies in Berks 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 Berks County?
Yes — 34 out of 36 agencies in Berks County use full encryption. An additional 2 use partial encryption. Fire and EMS frequently remain unencrypted.
What scanner do I need for Berks County?
For Berks 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.