Corrections Facility Fully Encrypted
Gratiot County Jail
Gratiot, Michigan
Encryption Details
Encryption Type MOTOTRBO
Scope Operations
Technical Details MotoTRBO Enhanced Privacy
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Jan 2, 2026 High confidence
33 Total Talkgroups
9 Encrypted
24 Unencrypted
27% Encrypted
Radio System: Michigan's Public Safety Communications System (MPSCS)
View 9 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 23JAIL1 | Jail Operations 1 | Encrypted |
| 9 | 23JAIL2 | Jail Operations 2 | Encrypted |
| 11206 | 38WES | Wesley St Jail Operations | Encrypted |
| 127 | 33ICJ1 | Ingham Jail 1 | Encrypted |
| 128 | 33ICJ2 | Ingham Jail 2 | Encrypted |
| 130 | 33TRANS | IC Sheriff Jail Transports | Encrypted |
| 136 | 33LAJAIL | Lansing Police Jail | Encrypted |
| 4676 | 24JAIL | County Jail | Encrypted |
| 11168 | 38CHAN | Chanter Road Jail Operations | Encrypted |
What This Means
This agency encrypts all of their radio communications, including routine dispatch. The public, journalists, and even other first responders cannot monitor their activities.
Impact on Transparency
- Journalists cannot monitor police activity for breaking news or investigative reporting
- Community members cannot track police response to incidents in their neighborhood
- Researchers cannot study police communication patterns and response times
- Other first responders may face interoperability challenges during emergencies
Take Action
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