Police Department Fully Encrypted
Coleman Police
Midland, Michigan
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Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 DES-OFB
Scope All Operations
Technical Details P25 DES-OFB
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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