Police Radio Encryption in Connecticut
Connecticut has an encryption rate of 13%. Out of 160 tracked public safety agencies, 1 are fully encrypted, 41 are partially encrypted, and 118 broadcast in the clear.
1
Encrypted
41
Partial
118
Clear
Encrypted Agencies in Connecticut
- Department of Health (Middlesex County) — Encrypted
- Bridgeport - Fairfield County (Fairfield County) — Partial
- Bristol (Hartford County) — Partial
- Capitol Police (Middlesex County) — Partial
- Connecticut Telecommunications Services (Middlesex County) — Partial
- Connecticut Urban Search and Rescue (Middlesex County) — Partial
- Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (Middlesex County) — Partial
- Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (Middlesex County) — Partial
- Department of Energy and Env. Protection (Middlesex County) — Partial
- Department of Motor Vehicles (Middlesex County) — Partial
Counties with Encrypted Agencies
- Fairfield County — 8 of 18 agencies encrypted (22%)
- Middlesex County — 14 of 45 agencies encrypted (17%)
- New London County — 5 of 16 agencies encrypted (16%)
- Litchfield County — 3 of 12 agencies encrypted (13%)
- Hartford County — 8 of 32 agencies encrypted (13%)
- New Haven County — 4 of 17 agencies encrypted (12%)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is police radio encrypted in Connecticut?
In Connecticut, 1 out of 160 tracked public safety agencies use fully encrypted radio, and 41 use partial encryption. The overall encryption rate is 13%. Use the search tool on the homepage to check specific cities and counties.
Can I listen to police scanners in Connecticut?
Yes — 118 agencies in Connecticut still broadcast in the clear and can be monitored with a scanner. Check specific agencies using our search tool for detailed channel information.
Data sourced from RadioReference.com. Updated weekly. Learn about our methodology.