Marion Police Department
Grant, Indiana
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
View 8 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | MPD-CID | Marion Police: CID (Criminal Investigation Division) | Encrypted |
| 16 | MPD-ERT | Marion Police: ERT (SWAT) (Emergency Response Team) | Encrypted |
| 18 | MGH-LAW | Marion Health Police: Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 26 | IWU-PD | Indiana Wesleyan University Police: Dispatch (Marion) | Encrypted |
| 30 | MPD-OPS | Marion Police: Operations | Encrypted |
| 31 | MGH-PD-OPS | Marion Health Police: Operations | Encrypted |
| 10283 | 27-MPD ERT | Marion Police: Emergency Response Team (ERT) | Encrypted |
| 10286 | 27-MPD CID | Marion Police: Criminal Investigation (CID) | Encrypted |
Verification Status
We do have per-talkgroup data for Marion Police Department from the RadioReference API, and used it to set the encryption scope shown above — but no additional human-reviewed source (a live feed check or a dated news account) has been recorded for this record, so treat it as a data-quality correction rather than an independently confirmed verification. Check the live RadioReference database directly for current status.
If you monitor Marion Police Department directly or have more current information, the fastest way to fix this is to update the RadioReference Wiki entry — our data pulls from there and from the RadioReference API on a regular refresh cycle.
Grant County Context
Grant County is a mixed picture: 1 of 7 agencies we track here are fully encrypted (14%), which means some neighboring departments are still audible on a scanner.
See every agency we track in Grant County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
This agency is listed as encrypting some communications while leaving others open. The per-channel breakdown is unverified — check RadioReference for current status.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Marion Police Department radio encrypted?
Marion Police Department is listed in our records with P25 DES-OFB encryption — a listing we haven't yet verified against live talkgroup data. This agency is listed as encrypting some communications while leaving others open. The per-channel breakdown is unverified — check RadioReference for current status.
Can I listen to Marion Police Department on a police scanner?
Possibly. Our database lists Marion Police Department as encrypting some of its talkgroups while leaving others open, which would leave some channels accessible. The listing is unverified — check RadioReference for specific talkgroup status.
Why do agencies like Marion Police Department encrypt their radio?
Departments typically point to officer safety and operational security. Neither claim tends to come with evidence specific to Grant County; what's verifiable is what's lost — journalists can't monitor police department activity in real time, and coordination with agencies that stay unencrypted gets harder.
Can Grant County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes, and some departments already have. Because encryption here is a choice rather than a technical necessity, the path back runs through the same people who chose it: budget hearings, records requests, and residents who keep asking in public.
What can I do about Marion Police Department encryption?
Contact the officials who oversee Marion Police Department's budget directly and ask why full encryption was chosen over partial alternatives. Pair that with a FOIA request for recordings and policy records, and look for an existing coalition in Grant County, or start one, since agencies respond differently to organized, sustained pressure than to individual complaints.