Pittsfield Township Police
Washtenaw, Michigan
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
View 3 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12304 | 81PITTSFIELD1 | Pittsfield Twp. Police Car-to-Car | Encrypted |
| 12321 | 81PITTSFIELD2 | Pittsfield Twp. Police 2 | Encrypted |
| 12322 | 81PTPD SECURE | Pittsfield Twp. Police Secure | Encrypted |
Verification Status
We do have per-talkgroup data for Pittsfield Township Police 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 Pittsfield Township Police 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.
Washtenaw County Context
Washtenaw County is a mixed picture: 1 of 10 agencies we track here are fully encrypted (10%), which means some neighboring departments are still audible on a scanner.
See every agency we track in Washtenaw 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 Pittsfield Township Police radio encrypted?
Pittsfield Township Police 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 Pittsfield Township Police on a police scanner?
Possibly. Our database lists Pittsfield Township Police 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 Pittsfield Township Police encrypt their radio?
Officer safety and operational security are the reasons agencies give. What rarely comes with that explanation is Washtenaw County-specific evidence that open communications ever caused a problem, while the loss of public oversight and the friction with still-unencrypted neighboring agencies are both immediate and real.
Can Washtenaw 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 Pittsfield Township Police encryption?
Contact the officials who oversee Pittsfield Township Police's budget directly and ask why full encryption was chosen over partial alternatives. Pair that with a FOIA request for recordings and policy records, and look for an existing coalition in Washtenaw County, or start one, since agencies respond differently to organized, sustained pressure than to individual complaints.