Police Department Fully Encrypted

Clawson Police Department

Oakland, Michigan

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Encryption Details

Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope All Operations
Technical Details P25 AES-256

Verified Talkgroup Data

Verified Mar 6, 2026 Moderate confidence
13 Total Talkgroups
6 Encrypted
7 Unencrypted
46% Encrypted
Radio System: Michigan's Public Safety Communications System (MPSCS)
View 6 talkgroups
DEC Alpha Tag Description Status
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 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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