Fire Department Fully Encrypted
Marion Fire Department
Grant, Indiana
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Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope Investigations
Technical Details P25E
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Mar 6, 2026 Moderate confidence
8 Total Talkgroups
3 Encrypted
5 Unencrypted
38% Encrypted
Radio System: Grant County Government (IN), Indiana Project Hoosier SAFE-T
View 3 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | MGH-LAW | Marion Health Police: Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 26 | IWU-PD | Indiana Wesleyan University Police: Dispatch (Marion) | Encrypted |
| 29 | MFD-INVEST-OPS | Marion Fire: Investigations | Encrypted |
What This Means
This agency encrypts all of their radio communications, including routine dispatch. The public, journalists, and even other first responders cannot monitor their activities.
Impact on Transparency
- Journalists cannot monitor police activity for breaking news or investigative reporting
- Community members cannot track police response to incidents in their neighborhood
- Researchers cannot study police communication patterns and response times
- Other first responders may face interoperability challenges during emergencies
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