Police Department Fully Encrypted
Brownstown Township Police
Wayne, Michigan
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Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES
Scope Police Dispatch & Ops
Technical Details P25 AES
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Mar 6, 2026 Moderate confidence
7 Total Talkgroups
2 Encrypted
5 Mixed
0 Unencrypted
64% Encrypted
Radio System: Downriver Mutual Aid (Project 25) Radio System, Michigan's Public Safety Communications System (MPSCS)
View 7 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3019 | Brownstown Fire | Fire Dispatch | Mixed |
| 3021 | Brownstown Fire2 | Fire F2 Fire-Tac | Mixed |
| 3023 | Brownstown Fire3 | Fire F3 Fire-Tac | Mixed |
| 3027 | Brownstown PD 2 | Police Secondary | Mixed |
| 3029 | Brownstown PDc2c | Police Car to Car | Mixed |
| 42130 | 82BTPD1 | Brownstown Twp. Police 1 | Encrypted |
| 42131 | 82BTPD2 | Brownstown Twp. Police 2 | 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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