Police Department Fully Encrypted
Novi Police Department
Oakland, Michigan
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope All Operations
Technical Details P25 AES-256
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Jan 2, 2026 Moderate confidence
14 Total Talkgroups
6 Encrypted
1 Mixed
7 Unencrypted
46% Encrypted
Radio System: Michigan's Public Safety Communications System (MPSCS)
View 7 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12319 | 81NPD1 | Northfield Twp. Police 1 | Encrypted |
| 12320 | 81NPD2 | Northfield Twp. Police Tactical | Encrypted |
| 32399 | 63NVPOL1 | Novi Police Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 32242 | 63NVFD3 | Novi Fire 3 | Encrypted |
| 32243 | 63NVFD4 | Novi Fire 4 | Encrypted |
| 32244 | 63NVFD5 | Novi Fire 5 | Mixed |
| 32400 | 63NVPOL2 | Novi Police Secondary | Encrypted |
What This Means
This agency encrypts all of their radio communications, including routine dispatch. The public, journalists, and even other first responders cannot monitor their activities.
Impact on Transparency
- Journalists cannot monitor police activity for breaking news or investigative reporting
- Community members cannot track police response to incidents in their neighborhood
- Researchers cannot study police communication patterns and response times
- Other first responders may face interoperability challenges during emergencies
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