Police Radio Encryption in Connecticut
Connecticut has an encryption rate of 10%. Out of 190 tracked public safety agencies, 4 are fully encrypted, 31 are partially encrypted, and 155 broadcast in the clear.
Agencies by Type
Encrypted & Partially Encrypted Agencies in Connecticut
- Avon (Hartford County) — Encrypted
- Department of Health (Statewide) — Encrypted
- Southbury (New Haven County) — Encrypted
- Stonington (Town) (New London County) — Encrypted
- Avon - Hartford County (Fairfield County) — Partial
- Bridgeport - Fairfield County (Fairfield County) — Partial
- Brookfield (Fairfield County) — Partial
- Capitol Police (Statewide) — Partial
- Connecticut Telecommunications Services (Statewide) — Partial
- Connecticut Urban Search and Rescue (Statewide) — Partial
- Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (Statewide) — Partial
- Department of Energy and Env. Protection (Statewide) — Partial
- Department of Motor Vehicles (Statewide) — Partial
- East Hartford (Hartford County) — Partial
- Fairfield (City) - Fairfield County (Fairfield County) — Partial
- Federal (Statewide) — Partial
- Federal (Hartford County) — Partial
- Groton - New London County (New London County) — Partial
- Homeland Defense Network (New Haven County) — Partial
- New Britain - Hartford County (Hartford County) — Partial
- Newington - Hartford County (Fairfield County) — Partial
- Norwalk - Fairfield County (Fairfield County) — Partial
- Norwich - New London County (New London County) — Partial
- Region 1 (Statewide) — Partial
- Southington (Hartford County) — Partial
- Stafford (Tolland County) — Partial
- Stamford - Fairfield County (Fairfield County) — Partial
- State Police (Statewide) — Partial
- Statewide Interoperability (Statewide) — Partial
- Wallingford (New Haven County) — Partial
- Waterbury (New Haven County) — Partial
- Waterford Regional (New London County) — Partial
- Westport - Fairfield County (Fairfield County) — Partial
- Wilton - Fairfield County (Fairfield County) — Partial
- Winchester - Litchfield County (Litchfield County) — Partial
Statewide Encrypted Systems
These agencies operate on statewide radio systems and serve multiple jurisdictions across Connecticut.
- Department of Health (Connecticut Land Mobile Radio Network (CLMRN)) — Encrypted
- Capitol Police (Connecticut Land Mobile Radio Network (CLMRN)) — Partial
- Connecticut Telecommunications Services (Connecticut Land Mobile Radio Network (CLMRN)) — Partial
- Connecticut Urban Search and Rescue (Connecticut Land Mobile Radio Network (CLMRN)) — Partial
- Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (Connecticut Land Mobile Radio Network (CLMRN)) — Partial
- Department of Energy and Env. Protection (Connecticut Land Mobile Radio Network (CLMRN)) — Partial
- Department of Motor Vehicles (Connecticut Land Mobile Radio Network (CLMRN)) — Partial
- Federal (Connecticut Land Mobile Radio Network (CLMRN)) — Partial
- Region 1 (Connecticut Land Mobile Radio Network (CLMRN)) — Partial
- State Police (Connecticut Land Mobile Radio Network (CLMRN)) — Partial
- Statewide Interoperability (Connecticut Land Mobile Radio Network (CLMRN)) — Partial
County Breakdown
8 counties tracked across Connecticut. 6 have at least one encrypted or partially encrypted agency.
View all 8 counties
| County | Agencies | Encrypted | Partial | Clear | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New London County | 12 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 21% |
| Hartford County | 26 | 1 | 4 | 21 | 12% |
| New Haven County | 25 | 1 | 3 | 21 | 10% |
| Fairfield County | 58 | 0 | 9 | 49 | 8% |
| Tolland County | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 6% |
| Litchfield County | 10 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 5% |
| Middlesex County | 16 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0% |
| Windham County | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
What This Means for Connecticut Residents
Connecticut has a relatively low encryption rate of 10%. The majority of public safety agencies (155 out of 190) still broadcast in the clear, meaning scanner listeners and journalists retain access to most emergency radio traffic.
Encryption status can change at any time as agencies upgrade equipment or adopt new policies. The RTDNA considers police radio encryption the #1 threat to journalism in America. Use our search tool to check specific cities and counties in Connecticut.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is police radio encrypted in Connecticut?
In Connecticut, 4 out of 190 tracked public safety agencies use fully encrypted radio, and 31 use partial encryption. The overall encryption rate is 10%. Use the search tool on the homepage to check specific cities and counties.
Can I listen to police scanners in Connecticut?
Yes — 155 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.
How often is Connecticut data updated?
Data for Connecticut is synchronized weekly from RadioReference.com. Encryption status reflects the latest known radio configurations, though agencies can change their setup without notice. Report incorrect data.
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