Novi Police Department
Oakland, Michigan
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
View 9 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12319 | 81NPD1 | Northfield Twp. Police 1 | Encrypted |
| 12320 | 81NPD2 | Northfield Twp. Police Tactical | Encrypted |
| 32242 | 63NVFD3 | Novi Fire 3 | Encrypted |
| 32243 | 63NVFD4 | Novi Fire 4 | Encrypted |
| 32244 | 63NVFD5 | Novi Fire 5 | Mixed |
| 32399 | 63NVPOL1 | Novi Police Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 32400 | 63NVPOL2 | Novi Police Secondary | Encrypted |
| 42213 | 82TRNPD1 | Trenton Police 1 | Encrypted |
| 42214 | 82TRNPD2 | Trenton Police 2 | Encrypted |
Verification Status
We do have per-talkgroup data for Novi Police Department from the RadioReference API, and used it to set the encryption scope shown above — but no additional human-reviewed source (a live feed check or a dated news account) has been recorded for this record, so treat it as a data-quality correction rather than an independently confirmed verification. Check the live RadioReference database directly for current status.
If you monitor Novi Police Department 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.
Oakland County Context
Oakland County is a mixed picture: 9 of 18 agencies we track here are fully encrypted (50%), which means some neighboring departments are still audible on a scanner.
See every agency we track in Oakland 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 Novi Police Department radio encrypted?
Novi Police Department is listed in our records with P25 AES-256 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 Novi Police Department on a police scanner?
Possibly. Our database lists Novi Police Department 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 Novi Police Department 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 Oakland County where an open channel caused harm. The costs need no such documentation: reporting on police department response slows down, and mutual-aid coordination gets more awkward, immediately.
Can Oakland 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 Novi Police Department encryption?
Ask for the paperwork first — the policy that authorised encryption for Novi Police Department, 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 Oakland County with you.