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 don't yet have per-talkgroup data for Grand Haven City Police 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 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
Ottawa County is a mixed picture: 2 of 4 agencies we track here are fully encrypted (50%), which means some neighboring departments are still audible on a scanner.
See every agency we track in Ottawa County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
This agency is listed in our database as encrypting all of its radio communications, including routine dispatch. The listing is unverified — confirm current status on the live RadioReference database.
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 in our database as encrypting all of its radio communications, including routine dispatch. The listing is unverified — confirm current status on the live RadioReference database.
Can I listen to Grand Haven City Police on a police scanner?
Likely not, if the listing is accurate: our database lists Grand Haven City Police as fully encrypted using P25 ADP, which no consumer scanner can decode. The listing is unverified — check the live RadioReference database for current 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.