MPSCS Interop
Statewide, Michigan
How we verified this
MPSCS's 'Statewide Regional Common/Interop' category (EGLE, INTRDST, MEPSS1/2, MSP/OSP, MOCOM, TRIBECOM, the Michigan/Indiana Interop set, STATW1-6, etc. -- roughly 30 talkgroups) carries no encryption tag at all except one ('NRDCOM,' flagged partial). Interop channels are overwhelmingly clear by design, contradicting a blanket encrypted classification.
Encryption Details
What This Means
This is a split system: certain talkgroups are encrypted while others remain in the clear, which means partial monitoring is still possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MPSCS Interop radio encrypted?
Yes — MPSCS Interop's radio system runs on P25 AES-256 encryption. This is a split system: certain talkgroups are encrypted while others remain in the clear, which means partial monitoring is still possible.
Can I listen to MPSCS Interop on a police scanner?
Partially. MPSCS Interop encrypts some of its talkgroups while leaving others open, so some channels may still be accessible. Check RadioReference for specific talkgroup status.
Why did MPSCS Interop encrypt their radio?
Departments typically point to officer safety and operational security. Neither claim tends to come with evidence specific to Statewide County; what's verifiable is what's lost — journalists can't monitor other agency activity in real time, and coordination with agencies that stay unencrypted gets harder.
Can Statewide County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes, and some departments already have. Because encryption here is a choice rather than a technical necessity, the path back runs through the same people who chose it: budget hearings, records requests, and residents who keep asking in public.
What can I do about MPSCS Interop encryption?
Start local: show up when Statewide County officials discuss the budget for MPSCS Interop, and ask specifically why full encryption was chosen over a delayed feed or tactical-only approach. File a FOIA request for recordings or policy documents, and connect with others nearby who want the same information — a coordinated ask carries more weight than an individual one.