Mount Morris Township Fire
Genesee, Michigan
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
View 3 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2479 | 25F37 | Mount Morris Twp. Fire: Proprietary Tactical | Encrypted |
| 2484 | 25F44 | Mount Morris City Fire: Proprietary Tactical | Encrypted |
| 13180 | 37E-TAC | Mount Pleasant Police: Encrypted | Encrypted |
Verification Status
We don't yet have per-talkgroup data for Mount Morris Township 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 moderate confidence (70%) based on how closely the wiki listing matches this agency's name and county.
If you monitor Mount Morris Township 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
Mount Morris Township 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
This agency is listed as encrypting some communications while leaving others open. The per-channel breakdown is unverified — check RadioReference for current status.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mount Morris Township Fire radio encrypted?
Mount Morris Township Fire is listed in our records with P25 ADP encryption — a listing we haven't yet verified against live talkgroup data. This agency is listed as encrypting some communications while leaving others open. The per-channel breakdown is unverified — check RadioReference for current status.
Can I listen to Mount Morris Township Fire on a police scanner?
Possibly. Our database lists Mount Morris Township 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 Mount Morris Township Fire encrypt their radio?
Ask why, and the answer is usually officer safety, sometimes operational security. What is harder to obtain is any documented case in Genesee County where an open channel caused harm. The costs need no such documentation: reporting on fire department response slows down, and mutual-aid coordination gets more awkward, immediately.
Can Genesee County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes. Encryption is a policy choice made by department leadership or elected officials, not a technical requirement, so it can be reversed the same way. Public pressure, city council advocacy, and organized local coalitions have reversed encryption decisions elsewhere.
What can I do about Mount Morris Township Fire encryption?
Ask for the paperwork first — the policy that authorised encryption for Mount Morris Township Fire, and the recordings themselves — because a specific request is harder to wave away than a general complaint. Then take what you learn to a council meeting, and bring others from Genesee County with you.