Flint Police
Genesee, Michigan
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
View 5 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2472 | 25F27 | Flint Twp. Fire: Proprietary Tactical | Encrypted |
| 2504 | 25PD399 | Flint Twp. Police: Proprietary | Encrypted |
| 2505 | 399PD2 | Flint Twp. Police 2: Training | Encrypted |
| 2674 | 25PD904 | Flint: Campus Police Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 2796 | 25BCF | Baker College Flint: Campus Safety Dispatch | Encrypted |
Verification Status
We do have per-talkgroup data for Flint 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 Flint 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.
Genesee County Context
Genesee County is a mixed picture: 9 of 38 agencies we track here are fully encrypted (24%), which means some neighboring departments are still audible on a scanner.
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 Flint Police radio encrypted?
Flint Police 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 Flint Police on a police scanner?
Possibly. Our database lists Flint 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 Flint Police encrypt their radio?
Departments typically point to officer safety and operational security. Neither claim tends to come with evidence specific to Genesee 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 Genesee County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes. Whoever made this call for Flint Police can also unmake it; there's no technical lock-in. The approach that has worked elsewhere combines public-records requests, direct council pressure, and a coordinated local coalition.
What can I do about Flint Police encryption?
Contact the officials who oversee Flint Police's budget directly and ask why full encryption was chosen over partial alternatives. Pair that with a FOIA request for recordings and policy records, and look for an existing coalition in Genesee County, or start one, since agencies respond differently to organized, sustained pressure than to individual complaints.