Police Department Partially Encrypted
Marion Police Department
Grant, Indiana
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 DES-OFB
Scope All operations except dispatch
Technical Details P25 DES-OFB
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Jan 2, 2026 Moderate confidence
27 Total Talkgroups
8 Encrypted
19 Unencrypted
30% Encrypted
Radio System: Grant County Government (IN), Indiana Project Hoosier SAFE-T
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 |
What This Means
This agency encrypts some of their communications while leaving others open. Specific channels or operations are encrypted.
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
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