Police Radio Encryption in New York
New York has an encryption rate of 12%. Out of 358 tracked public safety agencies, 7 are fully encrypted, 71 are partially encrypted, and 280 broadcast in the clear.
Agencies by Type
Encrypted & Partially Encrypted Agencies in New York
- Canton (St. Lawrence County) — Encrypted
- Hempstead Public Safety System (Nassau County) — Encrypted
- Law Enforcement (Franklin County) — Encrypted
- New York Power Authority (Niagara County) — Encrypted
- Pilgrim Psychiatric Center (Suffolk County) — Encrypted
- SaiaNet (Tier III) (Yates County) — Encrypted
- School Safety Division (New York City County) — Encrypted
- Adams Communications (Onondaga County) — Partial
- Airports (Cayuga County) — Partial
- Airports (Westchester County) — Partial
- Airports (Yates County) — Partial
- Albany/Schenectady Counties (Schenectady County) — Partial
- Attractions (Greene County) — Partial
- Brewster Central School District (Putnam County) — Partial
- Business (Niagara County) — Partial
- Businesses (Cayuga County) — Partial
- Businesses (Cortland County) — Partial
- Businesses (Greene County) — Partial
- Businesses (Livingston County) — Partial
- Businesses (Montgomery County) — Partial
- Businesses (Rockland County) — Partial
- Businesses (Warren County) — Partial
- Cambridge (Town) (Washington County) — Partial
- Cambridge (Village) (Washington County) — Partial
- Cambridge Central School (Washington County) — Partial
- Catskill (Village) (Greene County) — Partial
- Chautauqua County Public Safety System (Chautauqua County) — Partial
- Clinton County (Clinton County) — Partial
- Corning City (Steuben County) — Partial
- Cortland County Public Safety (Cortland County) — Partial
- Dobbs Ferry (Westchester County) — Partial
- Dunkirk (Chautauqua County) — Partial
- Elizabethtown Community Hospital (Essex County) — Partial
- FM Communications (Tonawanda) (Erie County) — Partial
- Federal (Albany County) — Partial
- Federal (Erie County) — Partial
- Federal (Suffolk County) — Partial
- Forestport (Oneida County) — Partial
- Fort Drum (Jefferson County) — Partial
- GMRS (Chenango County) — Partial
- Genesee/Orleans Counties (Orleans County) — Partial
- Greenburgh (Westchester County) — Partial
- Greenwich (Town) (Washington County) — Partial
- JPJ Communications (DMR) (Oneida County) — Partial
- JPJ Communications (MPT-1327) (Oneida County) — Partial
- JetBlue Airways (JFK) (New York City County) — Partial
- Law Enforcement (Schoharie County) — Partial
- Lewis County (Lewis County) — Partial
- Lloyd (Ulster County) — Partial
- Local Fire (Oneida County) — Partial
- Manhattan (New York City County) — Partial
- Metro-25/MTA MRRS (Westchester County) — Partial
- Monsey Fire District (Rockland County) — Partial
- NY State Fairgrounds (Onondaga County) — Partial
- NYC Interoperable Communications Network (NYCICN) (New York City County) — Partial
- NYCOMCO (MOTOTRBO) (Westchester County) — Partial
- Nassau County Public Safety (Nassau County) — Partial
- New York City Police Department (NYPD) (New York City County) — Partial
- New York Mills (Oneida County) — Partial
- New York State Bridge Authority (Westchester County) — Partial
- North Castle (Westchester County) — Partial
- Oneida Castle (Oneida County) — Partial
- Oneonta (City) (Otsego County) — Partial
- Orange County Public Safety Radio System (OCPSRS) (Orange County) — Partial
- Peekskill (Westchester County) — Partial
- Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (New York City County) — Partial
- Poughkeepsie (City) (Dutchess County) — Partial
- Putnam County P25 (Putnam County) — Partial
- RF Design Consultants (Suffolk County) — Partial
- SUNY Purchase (Westchester County) — Partial
- SaiaNet (Yates County) — Partial
- Sherrill (Oneida County) — Partial
- Stratton Air National Guard Base (Schenectady County) — Partial
- Suffolk County (Suffolk County) — Partial
- Tompkins County Public Safety (Tompkins County) — Partial
- Troy (Rensselaer County) — Partial
- Utilities (Nassau County) — Partial
- Westchester County (P25) (Westchester County) — Partial
County Breakdown
60 counties tracked across New York. 37 have at least one encrypted or partially encrypted agency.
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| County | Agencies | Encrypted | Partial | Clear | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greene County | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 50% |
| Cortland County | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 50% |
| Franklin County | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50% |
| Chenango County | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| Montgomery County | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| Schoharie County | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| Yates County | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 33% |
| Cayuga County | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 33% |
| Chautauqua County | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 25% |
| Orleans County | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| Westchester County | 21 | 0 | 10 | 11 | 24% |
| Niagara County | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 21% |
| Washington County | 11 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 18% |
| St. Lawrence County | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 17% |
| Jefferson County | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17% |
| Lewis County | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17% |
| Rensselaer County | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17% |
| Steuben County | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17% |
| Tompkins County | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17% |
| Nassau County | 14 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 14% |
| Rockland County | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 14% |
| Schenectady County | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 14% |
| New York City County | 28 | 1 | 5 | 22 | 13% |
| Oneida County | 28 | 0 | 7 | 21 | 13% |
| Onondaga County | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 13% |
| Putnam County | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 13% |
| Clinton County | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 13% |
| Ulster County | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 13% |
| Warren County | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 13% |
| Suffolk County | 21 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 12% |
| Livingston County | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 10% |
| Otsego County | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 10% |
| Dutchess County | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 7% |
| Essex County | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 6% |
| Orange County | 9 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 6% |
| Erie County | 23 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 4% |
| Albany County | 12 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 4% |
| Chemung County | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0% |
| Monroe County | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0% |
| Cattaraugus County | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Herkimer County | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Madison County | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Oswego County | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Queens County | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Saratoga County | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Allegany County | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Broome County | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Columbia County | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Genesee County | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Ontario County | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Wayne County | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Wyoming County | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Fulton County | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Schuyler County | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Seneca County | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Sullivan County | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Tioga County | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Delaware County | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Hamilton County | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Kings County | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
What This Means for New York Residents
New York has a relatively low encryption rate of 12%. The majority of public safety agencies (280 out of 358) 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 New York.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is police radio encrypted in New York?
In New York, 7 out of 358 tracked public safety agencies use fully encrypted radio, and 71 use partial encryption. The overall encryption rate is 12%. Use the search tool on the homepage to check specific cities and counties.
Can I listen to police scanners in New York?
Yes — 280 agencies in New York 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 New York data updated?
Data for New York 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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