Sheriff's Office Fully Encrypted
Kent County Sheriff
Kent, Michigan
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 ADP
Scope All Operations
Technical Details P25 ADP
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Jan 2, 2026 Moderate confidence
53 Total Talkgroups
22 Encrypted
31 Unencrypted
42% Encrypted
Radio System: ComSource Michigan DMR, Michigan's Public Safety Communications System (MPSCS)
View 22 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3327 | 41SPEV1 | Kent County Special Event 1 | Encrypted |
| 3328 | 41SPEV2 | Kent County Special Event 2 | Encrypted |
| 13604 | 41SPEV3 | Kent County Special Event 3 | Encrypted |
| 13605 | 41SPEV4 | Kent County Special Event 4 | Encrypted |
| 13606 | 41SPEV5 | Kent County Special Event 5 | Encrypted |
| 13607 | 41SPEV6 | Kent County Special Event 6 | Encrypted |
| 13608 | 41SPEV7 | Kent County Special Event 7 | Encrypted |
| 13609 | 41SPEV8 | Kent County Special Event 8 | Encrypted |
| 13610 | 41SPEV9 | Kent County Special Event 9 | Encrypted |
| 13611 | 41SPEV10 | Kent County Special Event 10 | Encrypted |
| 13612 | 41SPEV11 | Kent County Special Event 11 | Encrypted |
| 13613 | 41SPEV12 | Kent County Special Event 12 | Encrypted |
| 13614 | 41SPEV13 | Kent County Special Event 13 | Encrypted |
| 13615 | 41SPEV14 | Kent County Special Event 14 | Encrypted |
| 13616 | 41SPEV15 | Kent County Special Event 15 | Encrypted |
| 23003 | 41KCEST4 | Kent County Emergency Service Team 4 | Encrypted |
| 23000 | 41KCEST1 | Kent County Emergency Service Team 1 | Encrypted |
| 23001 | 41KCEST2 | Kent County Emergency Service Team 2 | Encrypted |
| 23002 | 41KCEST3 | Kent County Emergency Service Team 3 | Encrypted |
| 22599 | DTE41GAS | Kent County Gas Ops | Encrypted |
| 13502 | 41OPS1 | Kent Unified Operations 1 | Encrypted |
| 13503 | 41OPS2 | Kent Unified Operations 2 | 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
Want to help restore transparency to Kent County? Here's how you can make a difference: