Hatzalah EMS
Oakland, Michigan
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
View 14 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 612 | 26EADM | Gladwin EMS Private Channel | Encrypted |
| 615 | MMEMS2 | EMS Dispatch Alpena & Sault Dispatch [Future] | Encrypted |
| 4889 | MMEMS3 | EMS Admin | Encrypted |
| 4901 | 04EADM | Alpena EMS Private Channel | Encrypted |
| 6410 | 31MTUEMS | Michigan Tech EMS Proprietary | Encrypted |
| 6540 | 17EADM | Sault Ste Marie EMS Private Channel | Encrypted |
| 11691 | 56EADM | Midland EMS Private Channel | Encrypted |
| 22266 | 82HEMS | EMS to Hospital: Beaumont Wayne | Encrypted |
| 22885 | 44EMCNTE | EMS Dispatch | Mixed |
| 22894 | 44FCNTE | Fire/EMS: Dispatch [Simulcast on 151.130 MHz.] | Encrypted |
| 23221 | 61EWLAA | White Lake EMS Dispatch | Mixed |
| 23222 | 61ETRINITY | Trinity Health EMS | Mixed |
| 23334 | 61TRINTR | Trinity Health EMS Transport | Mixed |
| 32451 | 63SLEMS | South Lyon EMS Dispatch | Mixed |
Verification Status
We do have per-talkgroup data for Hatzalah EMS 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 Hatzalah EMS 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.
Oakland County Context
Oakland County is a mixed picture: 9 of 18 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 Oakland 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 Hatzalah EMS radio encrypted?
Our database lists Hatzalah EMS as using MOTOTRBO 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 Hatzalah EMS on a police scanner?
Possibly. Our database lists Hatzalah EMS 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 Hatzalah EMS 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 emergency medical services response as it happens.
Can Oakland 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 Oakland County officials are policies those officials can revisit when constituents press for it.
What can I do about Hatzalah EMS encryption?
File a FOIA request for Hatzalah EMS's radio recordings and encryption-decision paperwork, then show up to speak at a council or commission meeting. Find other residents or journalists in Oakland County who want the same access — state legislation requiring public radio access is the longer-term fix, but organized local pressure is what usually moves the needle first.