Police Department Fully Encrypted
Rockford Police
Kent, Michigan
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 ADP
Scope All Operations
Technical Details P25 ADP
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Jan 2, 2026 Moderate confidence
22 Total Talkgroups
15 Encrypted
2 Mixed
5 Unencrypted
73% Encrypted
Radio System: Michigan's Public Safety Communications System (MPSCS)
View 17 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12773 | 82RPD1 | Police Dispatch | Mixed |
| 12774 | 82RPD2 | Police Secondary | Mixed |
| 13521 | 41RKP | Rockford Police Car-to-Car | Encrypted |
| 13723 | GRPDN | Police North Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 13724 | GRPDS | Police South Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 23282 | GRPDEAC | Police Emergency All-Call | Encrypted |
| 13700 | GRPD700 | Police Ops 700 | Encrypted |
| 13702 | GRPD702 | Police Ops 702 | Encrypted |
| 13703 | GRPD703 | Police Ops 703 | Encrypted |
| 13722 | GRPD722 | Police Ops 722 | Encrypted |
| 13725 | GRPD725 | Police Ops 725 | Encrypted |
| 13738 | GRPD738 | Police Ops 738 | Encrypted |
| 13739 | GRPD739 | Police Ops 739 | Encrypted |
| 22391 | 50WRPD CID | Police Detectives | Encrypted |
| 13701 | GRPD701 | Police Ops 701 | Encrypted |
| 23404 | GRPD404 | Police Ops 404 | Encrypted |
| 22389 | 50WRPDTAC1 | Police Tactical | 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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