Can I listen to Lansing Police on a police scanner?

No. Lansing Police has fully encrypted their radio communications using P25 AES-256. No consumer scanner can decode encrypted transmissions.

Why did Lansing Police encrypt their radio?

Police departments typically cite officer safety and operational security as reasons for encryption. However, encryption also eliminates public oversight, prevents journalists from monitoring police activity, and can harm emergency coordination with other agencies.

Can Ingham County reverse the encryption decision?

Yes. Encryption is a policy choice, not a technical requirement. Multiple communities have successfully reversed encryption decisions through public pressure, city council advocacy, and coalition building. See our guide on fighting encryption for specific strategies.

What can I do about Lansing Police encryption?

You can: 1) Contact your local elected officials to express concerns, 2) Attend city council meetings during budget discussions, 3) File FOIA requests for radio recordings, 4) Join or build a local coalition advocating for transparency, 5) Support legislation requiring public access to police communications.

Police Department Fully Encrypted

Lansing Police

Q: Is Lansing Police radio encrypted?

Yes. Lansing Police uses P25 AES-256 encryption. This agency encrypts all of their radio communications, including routine dispatch. The public, journalists, and even other first responders cannot monitor their activities.

Ingham, Michigan

Encryption Details

Encryption Type P25 AES-256

Scope All Sting Operations TG's

Technical Details P25 AES-256

Verified Talkgroup Data

Verified Mar 6, 2026 Moderate confidence

33 Total Talkgroups

16 Encrypted

17 Unencrypted

49% Encrypted

Radio System: Lansing Public Services, Michigan's Public Safety Communications System (MPSCS)

View 16 talkgroups

DEC	Alpha Tag	Description	Status
133	33LANOPS	Lansing Police Operations North	Encrypted
135	33LASOPS	Lansing Police Operations South	Encrypted
136	33LAJAIL	Lansing Police Jail	Encrypted
137	33START1	Lansing Police START channel 1	Encrypted
138	33START2	Lansing Police START channel 2	Encrypted
148	33LCCTAC	Lansing Community College Police car/car	Encrypted
220	33ELMOPS	East Lansing Police / MSU Police Tac	Encrypted
1264	33SOS1	Lansing Police - Sting Ops	Encrypted
1265	33SOS2	Lansing Police - Sting Ops	Encrypted
1266	33SOS3	Lansing Police - Sting Ops	Encrypted
22111	WLPDDB	Police Detective Bureau	Encrypted
32513	63WLPD1	Walled Lake Police: Dispatch	Encrypted
32514	63WLPD2	Walled Lake Police: Secondary	Encrypted
42189	82MELPD1	Melvindale Police 1	Encrypted
42190	82MELPD2	Melvindale Police 2	Encrypted
42238	538LPD1E	Police Dispatch	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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