Coleman Police
Midland, Michigan
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
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 |
Verification Status
We do have per-talkgroup data for Coleman Police from the RadioReference API, and used it to set the encryption scope shown above — but no additional human-reviewed source (a live feed check or a dated news account) has been recorded for this record, so treat it as a data-quality correction rather than an independently confirmed verification. Check the live RadioReference database directly for current status.
If you monitor Coleman Police directly or have more current information, the fastest way to fix this is to update the RadioReference Wiki entry — our data pulls from there and from the RadioReference API on a regular refresh cycle.
Midland County Context
Midland County is a mixed picture: 2 of 4 agencies we track here are fully encrypted (50%), which means some neighboring departments are still audible on a scanner.
See every agency we track in Midland County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
This agency is listed as encrypting some communications while leaving others open. The per-channel breakdown is unverified — check RadioReference for current status.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Coleman Police radio encrypted?
Coleman Police is listed in our records with P25 DES-OFB encryption — a listing we haven't yet verified against live talkgroup data. This agency is listed as encrypting some communications while leaving others open. The per-channel breakdown is unverified — check RadioReference for current status.
Can I listen to Coleman Police on a police scanner?
Possibly. Our database lists Coleman Police as encrypting some of its talkgroups while leaving others open, which would leave some channels accessible. The listing is unverified — check RadioReference for specific talkgroup status.
Why do agencies like Coleman Police encrypt their radio?
Departments typically point to officer safety and operational security. Neither claim tends to come with evidence specific to Midland County; what's verifiable is what's lost — journalists can't monitor police department activity in real time, and coordination with agencies that stay unencrypted gets harder.
Can Midland County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes. Encryption is a policy choice made by department leadership or elected officials, not a technical requirement, so it can be reversed the same way. Public pressure, city council advocacy, and organized local coalitions have reversed encryption decisions elsewhere.
What can I do about Coleman Police encryption?
Ask for the paperwork first — the policy that authorised encryption for Coleman Police, and the recordings themselves — because a specific request is harder to wave away than a general complaint. Then take what you learn to a council meeting, and bring others from Midland County with you.