All 18 listed Oakland County agencies are encrypted
18 public safety agencies in Oakland County, Michigan have encrypted their radio communications. 100% Encrypted
Radio systems serving Oakland County
- Michigan's Public Safety Communications System (MPSCS)
- ComSource Michigan DMR
- Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART)
Of 492 talkgroups catalogued for Oakland County, 68 are encrypted and 418 remain in the clear. A scanner can still receive the unencrypted channels.
15 of 18 records here have been checked against a primary source; 3 have not.
System and talkgroup counts come from this site's agency database and change without notice — confirm current status on RadioReference.
Encryption Technology Used in Oakland County
Encrypted Agencies in Oakland County
| Agency Name | Type | Encryption | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley Police Department ✓ | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Beverly Hills Police Department ✓ | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Bloomfield Hills Police Department ✓ | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Clawson Police Department ✓ | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Farmington Police Department ✓ | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Farmington Hills Police Department ✓ | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Ferndale Police Department ✓ | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Hatzalah EMS ✓ | Ems | MOTOTRBO | Fully Encrypted |
| Hazel Park Police Department ✓ | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Huntington Park Police Department | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Lake Orion Police Department | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Madison Heights Police Department ✓ | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Novi Police Department ✓ | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Oakland County Emergency Management | Sheriff | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Oakland County Sheriff's Office ✓ | Sheriff | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Oak Park Police Department ✓ | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Rochester Township Police Department ✓ | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Waterford Township Police Department ✓ | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Oakland County police radio encrypted?
Yes, all 18 public safety agencies in Oakland County, Michigan have fully encrypted their radio communications.
Can I listen to Oakland County Sheriff on a scanner?
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office has encrypted their radio communications using P25 AES-256. Scanner monitoring of sheriff operations is no longer possible.
How many police departments in Oakland County are encrypted?
15 police departments in Oakland County have implemented some level of encryption, along with 2 sheriff offices, 0 fire departments, and 1 EMS agencies.
What encryption technology does Oakland County use?
The most common encryption type in Oakland County is P25 AES-256, used by agencies for secure communications. This encryption blocks public scanner monitoring.
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