Emergency Medical Services Fully Encrypted
Hatzalah EMS
Oakland, Michigan
Encryption Details
Encryption Type MOTOTRBO
Scope Dispatch
Technical Details MotoTRBO Enhanced Privacy
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Jan 2, 2026 Moderate confidence
390 Total Talkgroups
9 Encrypted
5 Mixed
376 Unencrypted
3% Encrypted
Radio System: ComSource Michigan DMR, Michigan's Public Safety Communications System (MPSCS)
View 14 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22894 | 44FCNTE | Fire/EMS: Dispatch [Simulcast on 151.130 MHz.] | Encrypted |
| 11691 | 56EADM | Midland EMS Private Channel | Encrypted |
| 22266 | 82HEMS | EMS to Hospital: Beaumont Wayne | Encrypted |
| 22885 | 44EMCNTE | EMS Dispatch | Mixed |
| 23222 | 61ETRINITY | Trinity Health EMS | Mixed |
| 23334 | 61TRINTR | Trinity Health EMS Transport | Mixed |
| 23221 | 61EWLAA | White Lake EMS Dispatch | Mixed |
| 6410 | 31MTUEMS | Michigan Tech EMS Proprietary | Encrypted |
| 32451 | 63SLEMS | South Lyon EMS Dispatch | Mixed |
| 4901 | 04EADM | Alpena EMS Private Channel | Encrypted |
| 6540 | 17EADM | Sault Ste Marie EMS Private Channel | Encrypted |
| 612 | 26EADM | Gladwin EMS Private Channel | Encrypted |
| 615 | MMEMS2 | EMS Dispatch Alpena | Encrypted |
| 4889 | MMEMS3 | EMS Dispatch Sault Ste Marie | 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
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