Gogebic County Sheriff/PD's
Gogebic, Michigan
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
View 11 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11681 | 583TAC2 | City PD TAC 2 | Encrypted |
| 11682 | 583TRNG | City PD Training | Encrypted |
| 11693 | 323COLE | Coleman PD | Encrypted |
| 23562 | 13PBC | Battle Creek PD | Encrypted |
| 23569 | 13PK9 | PD Canine Units | Encrypted |
| 23571 | 13PMTRO | Metro PD Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 23572 | 13PMPD | Marshall PD Proprietary | Encrypted |
| 23575 | 13PTAC8 | PD TAC 8 | Encrypted |
| 23577 | 13PTAC6 | PD TAC 6 | Encrypted |
| 23578 | 13PTAC7 | PD TAC 7 | Encrypted |
| 23579 | 13PTRNG | PD Training | Encrypted |
Verification Status
We do have per-talkgroup data for Gogebic County Sheriff/PD's 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 Gogebic County Sheriff/PD's 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.
What This Means
Our records list a mix here: some talkgroups encrypted, others not. The listing is unverified, so confirm what is audible at RadioReference.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gogebic County Sheriff/PD's radio encrypted?
Our database lists Gogebic County Sheriff/PD's as using P25 AES-256 encryption, though this listing is unverified. Our records list a mix here: some talkgroups encrypted, others not. The listing is unverified, so confirm what is audible at RadioReference.
Can I listen to Gogebic County Sheriff/PD's on a police scanner?
Possibly. Our database lists Gogebic County Sheriff/PD's 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 Gogebic County Sheriff/PD's encrypt their radio?
Agencies cite officer safety and operational security. Those are assertions rather than findings — no local evidence is typically produced — while the effects are concrete and land straight away on anyone who relied on hearing Gogebic County Sheriff/PD's to know what was happening nearby.
Can Gogebic County reverse the encryption decision?
Nothing technical prevents it. Gogebic County Sheriff/PD's operates encrypted because someone decided it should, and decisions of that kind get revisited when councils hear sustained, organised pressure rather than isolated complaints.
What can I do about Gogebic County Sheriff/PD's encryption?
Three things carry weight, in this order: a public-records request for Gogebic County Sheriff/PD's's encryption policy and radio recordings, a turn at the microphone during Gogebic County budget discussions, and finding the other people locally already asking the same question. Individually these are easy to deflect; together they are not.