Grand Valley State University
Ottawa, Michigan
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
View 2 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3048 | D6TAC | Grand Valley Region Tactical | Encrypted |
| 13820 | 70GVOPS | Grand Valley State University Police Allendale Dispatch | Encrypted |
Verification Status
We do have per-talkgroup data for Grand Valley State University 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 Valley State University 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 Valley State University is currently the only one we have flagged as encrypted.
See every agency we track in Ottawa County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
Our records list dispatch here as encrypted. The listing hasn't been verified against live talkgroup data — check RadioReference for what is actually audible today.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Grand Valley State University radio encrypted?
Our database lists Grand Valley State University as using P25 AES-256 encryption, though this listing is unverified. Our records list dispatch here as encrypted. The listing hasn't been verified against live talkgroup data — check RadioReference for what is actually audible today.
Can I listen to Grand Valley State University on a police scanner?
Possibly. Our database lists Grand Valley State University as encrypting its dispatch channel, which would leave some channels accessible. The listing is unverified — check RadioReference for specific talkgroup status.
Why do agencies like Grand Valley State University encrypt their radio?
The reasons offered are almost always the same two: officer safety and operational security. Whether either was tested against a real Ottawa County incident is rarely part of the public record, whereas the consequences are easy to observe — no real-time accountability, and neighbouring agencies still in the clear left working around the gap.
Can Ottawa County reverse the encryption decision?
It can. The radios support open and encrypted operation equally well, so this is a configuration and a policy, not a constraint — and policies set by Ottawa County officials are policies those officials can revisit when constituents press for it.
What can I do about Grand Valley State University encryption?
Put the question to whoever signs off on Grand Valley State University's radio budget: why full encryption rather than a delayed feed or tactical-only channels? File for the recordings and the decision documents alongside it, and link up with neighbours and local reporters in Ottawa County so the ask arrives as a group rather than a one-off.