Police Department Tactical Only

Chelsea Police

Washtenaw, Michigan

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Encryption Details

Encryption Type P25 DES-OFB
Scope Tactical is encrypted
Technical Details P25 DES-OFB

Verified Talkgroup Data

Verified Mar 6, 2026 Moderate confidence
15 Total Talkgroups
7 Encrypted
8 Unencrypted
47% Encrypted
Radio System: Michigan's Public Safety Communications System (MPSCS)
View 7 talkgroups
DEC Alpha Tag Description Status
12314 81CHELSEA2 Chelsea Police Tactical Encrypted
42165 82ECPD1 Ecorse Police 1 Encrypted
42166 82ECPD2 Ecorse Police 2 Encrypted
42181 82GRCPD1 Gibraltar-Rockwood Consolidated Police 1 Encrypted
42182 82GRCPD2 Gibraltar-Rockwood Consolidated Police 2 Encrypted
42209 82TCPD1 Taylor Police 1 Encrypted
42210 82TCPD2 Taylor Police 2 Encrypted

What This Means

This agency encrypts tactical channels used for special operations, SWAT, and sensitive investigations. Regular dispatch may still be accessible.

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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