Sheriff's Office Fully Encrypted
St. Clair County Sheriff
St. Clair, Michigan
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 DES-OFB
Scope Detectives TG is encrypted
Technical Details P25 DES-OFB
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Jan 2, 2026 Moderate confidence
79 Total Talkgroups
3 Encrypted
1 Mixed
75 Unencrypted
4% Encrypted
Radio System: Michigan's Public Safety Communications System (MPSCS)
View 4 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11206 | 38WES | Wesley St Jail Operations | Encrypted |
| 11776 | 74DET | St. Clair Detectives | Mixed |
| 6065 | 49PD724 | St. Ignace Police Proprietary | Encrypted |
| 2932 | 50SCCID | St. Clair Shores Police Criminal Investigations Division | 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
Take Action
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