Fire Department Partially Encrypted
Kalamazoo Fire
Kalamazoo, Michigan
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Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 DES-OFB
Scope Most Operations
Technical Details P25 DES-OFB
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Mar 6, 2026 Moderate confidence
14 Total Talkgroups
8 Encrypted
6 Unencrypted
57% Encrypted
Radio System: Michigan's Public Safety Communications System (MPSCS)
View 8 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3452 | 39TAC1 | Tactical 1 - Kalamazoo City | Encrypted |
| 3453 | 39TAC2 | Tactical 2 - Kalamazoo City | Encrypted |
| 3454 | 39TAC3 | Tactical 3 - Kalamazoo City | Encrypted |
| 3455 | 39TAC4 | Tactical 4 - Kalamazoo Township | Encrypted |
| 3467 | 500P911 | Kalamazoo Township Police: Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 3777 | 39TAC5 | Tactical 5 - Kalamazoo Township | Encrypted |
| 3778 | 39TAC6 | Tactical 6 - Kalamazoo County | Encrypted |
| 3779 | 39TAC7 | Tactical 7 - Kalamazoo County | Encrypted |
What This Means
This agency encrypts some of their communications while leaving others open. Specific channels or operations are encrypted.
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
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