Saline Police
Washtenaw, Michigan
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
View 2 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12323 | 81SALINE1 | Saline Police 1 | Encrypted |
| 12324 | 81SALINE2 | Saline Police Secondary | Encrypted |
Verification Status
We do have per-talkgroup data for Saline 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 Saline 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
Our records list only the tactical side as encrypted here, with routine dispatch possibly in the clear. Verify against the live RadioReference database.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Saline Police radio encrypted?
Our database lists Saline Police as using P25 DES-OFB encryption, though this listing is unverified. Our records list only the tactical side as encrypted here, with routine dispatch possibly in the clear. Verify against the live RadioReference database.
Can I listen to Saline Police on a police scanner?
Possibly. Our database lists Saline Police as encrypting its tactical channels, which would leave some channels accessible. The listing is unverified — check RadioReference for specific talkgroup status.
Why do agencies like Saline Police encrypt their radio?
The reasons offered are almost always the same two: officer safety and operational security. Whether either was tested against a real Washtenaw County incident is rarely part of the public record, whereas the consequences are easy to observe — no real-time accountability, and neighbouring agencies still in the clear left working around the gap.
Can Washtenaw County reverse the encryption decision?
Nothing technical prevents it. Saline Police operates encrypted because someone decided it should, and decisions of that kind get revisited when councils hear sustained, organised pressure rather than isolated complaints.
What can I do about Saline Police encryption?
File a FOIA request for Saline Police's radio recordings and encryption-decision paperwork, then show up to speak at a council or commission meeting. Find other residents or journalists in Washtenaw County who want the same access — state legislation requiring public radio access is the longer-term fix, but organized local pressure is what usually moves the needle first.