Davidson-Richfield Area Fire Authority
Genesee, Michigan
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
View 30 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 535 | 33CATA1 | Capital Area Transportation Authority 1 | Encrypted |
| 537 | 33CATA2 | Capital Area Transportation Authority 2 | Encrypted |
| 541 | 33CATA3 | Capital Area Transportation Authority 3 | Encrypted |
| 547 | 33CATA4 | Capital Area Transportation Authority 4 | Encrypted |
| 1080 | MAGNET1 | Mid-Michigan Area Group Narcotics Enforcement Team 1 | Mixed |
| 1088 | BAYANET 2 | Bay Area Narcotics Enforcement Team 2 | Encrypted |
| 1089 | BAYANET 3 | Bay Area Narcotics Enforcement Team 3 Saginaw, Bay, Midland Counties | Encrypted |
| 1240 | BAYANET 4 | Bay Area Narcotics Enforcement Team 4 | Encrypted |
| 2056 | DRANO1 | Downriver Area Narcotics Organization 1: North | Encrypted |
| 2057 | DRANO2 | Downriver Area Narcotics Organization 2: North | Encrypted |
| 2065 | DRANO4 | Downriver Area Narcotics Organization 4: South | Encrypted |
| 2066 | DRANO3 | Downriver Area Narcotics Organization 3: South | Encrypted |
| 2068 | 58MAAT | Monroe Area Auto Theft | Encrypted |
| 2069 | 58 MANTIS 1 | Monroe Area Narcotics Team Investigation Services 1 | Encrypted |
| 2070 | 58 MANTIS 2 | Monroe Area Narcotics Team Investigation Services 2 | Encrypted |
| 2071 | 58 MANTIS 3 | Monroe Area Narcotics Team Investigation Services 3 | Encrypted |
| 2072 | 58 MANTIS 4 | Monroe Area Narcotics Team Investigation Services 4 | Encrypted |
| 2073 | 58 MANTIS 5 | Monroe Area Narcotics Team Investigation Services 5 | Encrypted |
| 2082 | FANG1 | Flint Area Narcotics Group 1 | Encrypted |
| 2083 | FANG2 | Flint Area Narcotics Group 2 | Encrypted |
| 2084 | FANG3 | Flint Area Narcotics Group 3 | Encrypted |
| 2085 | FANG4 | Flint Area Narcotics Group 4 | Encrypted |
| 2443 | 25AD24 | Clio Area Fire: Admin | Encrypted |
| 2469 | 25F24 | Clio Area Fire Authority: Proprietary Tactical | Encrypted |
| 2470 | 25F25 | Davison-Richfield Area Fire Authority: Proprietary Tactical | Encrypted |
| 2482 | 25F41 | Swartz Creek Area Fire: Proprietary Tactical | Encrypted |
| 4222 | SANE1 | Straits Area Narcotics Enforcement Team | Encrypted |
| 11079 | DEAGRP15A | DEA Group 15 Ops A (Flint area) | Encrypted |
| 23770 | 61MAISD | Muskegon Area Intermediate School District Common | Encrypted |
| 32016 | DRANO5 | Downriver Area Narcotics Organization 5 | Encrypted |
Verification Status
We don't yet have per-talkgroup data for Davidson-Richfield Area Fire Authority from the RadioReference API. The encryption scope and type above come from the RadioReference Wiki, which is community-maintained rather than independently confirmed channel-by-channel. Our automated matching put this at moderate confidence (70%) based on how closely the wiki listing matches this agency's name and county.
If you monitor Davidson-Richfield Area Fire Authority 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.
Genesee County Context
Davidson-Richfield Area Fire Authority isn't an outlier here: 21 of the 38 public-safety agencies we track in Genesee County are fully encrypted (55%), so most departments nearby have made the same move.
See every agency we track in Genesee 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 Davidson-Richfield Area Fire Authority radio encrypted?
Davidson-Richfield Area Fire Authority is listed in our records with P25 ADP 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 Davidson-Richfield Area Fire Authority on a police scanner?
Possibly. Our database lists Davidson-Richfield Area Fire Authority 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 Davidson-Richfield Area Fire Authority encrypt their radio?
Officer safety and operational security are the reasons agencies give. What rarely comes with that explanation is Genesee County-specific evidence that open communications ever caused a problem, while the loss of public oversight and the friction with still-unencrypted neighboring agencies are both immediate and real.
Can Genesee 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 Davidson-Richfield Area Fire Authority encryption?
Start local: show up when Genesee County officials discuss the budget for Davidson-Richfield Area Fire Authority, and ask specifically why full encryption was chosen over a delayed feed or tactical-only approach. File a FOIA request for recordings or policy documents, and connect with others nearby who want the same information — a coordinated ask carries more weight than an individual one.