Grand Haven City Police
Ottawa, Michigan
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
View 12 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2475 | 25F32 | Grand Blanc Fire: Proprietary Tactical | Encrypted |
| 2514 | 25PD431 | Grand Blanc City Police: Proprietary | Encrypted |
| 2515 | 25P431A | Grand Blanc City Police | Encrypted |
| 2533 | 25PD852 | Grand Blanc Twp. Police: Proprietary | Encrypted |
| 3048 | D6TAC | Grand Valley Region Tactical | Encrypted |
| 13515 | 41EGP | East Grand Rapids Police Car-to-Car | Encrypted |
| 13516 | 41GVP | Grandville Police Car-to-Car | Encrypted |
| 13817 | 70GVCAR | Grand Valley State University Police Car to Car | Encrypted |
| 13820 | 70GVOPS | Grand Valley State University Police Allendale Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 13935 | 70GHCAR | Grand Haven City Police Car-to-Car | Encrypted |
| 42218 | 82WHPD1 | Woodhaven Police 1 | Encrypted |
| 42219 | 82WHPD2 | Woodhaven Police 2 | Encrypted |
Verification Status
We do have per-talkgroup data for Grand Haven City 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 Grand Haven City 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.
Ottawa County Context
Of the 4 public-safety agencies we track in Ottawa County, Grand Haven City Police is currently the only one we have flagged as encrypted.
See every agency we track in Ottawa 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 Grand Haven City Police radio encrypted?
Grand Haven City 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 Grand Haven City Police on a police scanner?
Possibly. Our database lists Grand Haven City 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 Grand Haven City Police encrypt their radio?
Departments typically point to officer safety and operational security. Neither claim tends to come with evidence specific to Ottawa 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 Ottawa County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes. Whoever made this call for Grand Haven City 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 Grand Haven City Police encryption?
Start local: show up when Ottawa County officials discuss the budget for Grand Haven City Police, 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.