Linden City Fire
Genesee, Michigan
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
View 1 talkgroup
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2476 | 25F34 | Linden City Fire: Proprietary Tactical | Encrypted |
Verification Status
We don't yet have per-talkgroup data for Linden City Fire from the RadioReference API. The encryption scope and type above come from the RadioReference Wiki, which is community-maintained rather than independently confirmed channel-by-channel. Our automated matching put this at low confidence (50%) based on how closely the wiki listing matches this agency's name and county.
If you monitor Linden City Fire 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.
Genesee County Context
Linden City Fire isn't an outlier here: 21 of the 38 public-safety agencies we track in Genesee County are fully encrypted (55%), so most departments nearby have made the same move.
See every agency we track in Genesee 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 Linden City Fire radio encrypted?
Our database lists Linden City Fire as using P25 ADP 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 Linden City Fire on a police scanner?
Possibly. Our database lists Linden City Fire 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 Linden City Fire encrypt their radio?
Agencies cite officer safety and operational security. Those are assertions rather than findings — no local evidence is typically produced — while the effects are concrete and land straight away on anyone who relied on hearing Linden City Fire to know what was happening nearby.
Can Genesee County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes — nothing about the underlying radio technology forces this. It's a decision Genesee County officials made and can revisit, and other communities have pushed departments back toward open channels through sustained council pressure and coalition-building.
What can I do about Linden City Fire encryption?
File a FOIA request for Linden City Fire's radio recordings and encryption-decision paperwork, then show up to speak at a council or commission meeting. Find other residents or journalists in Genesee 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.