MPSCS Radio Technicians
Statewide, Michigan
How we verified this
As of August 2026 RadioReference lists nearly all MPSCS technician talkgroups as encrypted, with the over-the-air-programming, microwave-techs, mobile-data and tower-rescue talkgroups the exceptions still in the clear.
Encryption Details
What This Means
This agency encrypts some of its communications while leaving others open. Which channels are affected depends on the operation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MPSCS Radio Technicians radio encrypted?
Yes — MPSCS Radio Technicians's radio system runs on P25 DES-OFB encryption. This agency encrypts some of its communications while leaving others open. Which channels are affected depends on the operation.
Can I listen to MPSCS Radio Technicians on a police scanner?
Partially. MPSCS Radio Technicians 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 Radio Technicians 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. Whoever made this call for MPSCS Radio Technicians can also unmake it; there's no technical lock-in. The approach that has worked elsewhere combines public-records requests, direct council pressure, and a coordinated local coalition.
What can I do about MPSCS Radio Technicians encryption?
Ask for the paperwork first — the policy that authorised encryption for MPSCS Radio Technicians, 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 Statewide County with you.