Police Department Tactical Only
Detroit Police
Wayne, Michigan
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope All Special/Tactical Operations
Technical Details P25 DES/OFB
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Mar 6, 2026 Moderate confidence
45 Total Talkgroups
14 Encrypted
31 Unencrypted
31% Encrypted
Radio System: Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART), Michigan's Public Safety Communications System (MPSCS)
View 14 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12093 | ATFETAC2 | ATFE Detroit Region Tactical 2 | Encrypted |
| 22206 | REGD2N | Metro Post 21: Metro North Dispatch [Patch to Detroit Police] | Encrypted |
| 22261 | DPDTRU3 | Tactical Response Unit 3 | Encrypted |
| 22262 | DPDTRU2 | Tactical Response Unit 2 | Encrypted |
| 22263 | DPDTRU1 | Tactical Response Unit 1 | Encrypted |
| 42132 | 82DCDPD1 | Central Police Dispatch 1 | Encrypted |
| 42133 | 82DCDPD2 | Central Police Dispatch 2 | Encrypted |
| 42134 | 82DCDPD3 | Central Police Car-to-Car 3 | Encrypted |
| 42160 | 82DSDPD1 | South Police Dispatch 1 | Encrypted |
| 42161 | 82DSDPD2 | South Police Dispatch 2 | Encrypted |
| 42162 | 82DSDPD3 | South Police Car-to-Car 3 | Encrypted |
| 42272 | 343DPD2E | Dearborn/Melvindale Police 2 | Encrypted |
| 42275 | 343DPD3E | Dearborn/Melvindate Police 3 | Encrypted |
| 42284 | 343DPD1E | Dearborn/Melvindale Police Dispatch (Future Use) | 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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