Grand Rapids City Police
Kent, Michigan
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
View 10 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 |
Verification Status
We do have per-talkgroup data for Grand Rapids 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 Rapids 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.
Kent County Context
Kent County is a mixed picture: 2 of 11 agencies we track here are fully encrypted (18%), which means some neighboring departments are still audible on a scanner.
See every agency we track in Kent County → County encryption overview →
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 Grand Rapids City Police radio encrypted?
Our database lists Grand Rapids City Police as using P25 ADP 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 Grand Rapids City Police on a police scanner?
Possibly. Our database lists Grand Rapids 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 Rapids City Police encrypt their radio?
The standard justification nationwide is officer safety and operational security, regardless of whether a documented local incident ever required it. The tradeoff that follows is consistent too: public oversight drops, and reporters lose the ability to track police department response as it happens.
Can Kent County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes — nothing about the underlying radio technology forces this. It's a decision Kent County officials made and can revisit, and other communities have pushed departments back toward open channels through sustained council pressure and coalition-building.
What can I do about Grand Rapids City Police encryption?
Three things carry weight, in this order: a public-records request for Grand Rapids City Police's encryption policy and radio recordings, a turn at the microphone during Kent County budget discussions, and finding the other people locally already asking the same question. Individually these are easy to deflect; together they are not.