Statewide Gaming Commission
Statewide, Michigan
How we verified this
As of August 2026 RadioReference lists three Michigan Gaming Control Board talkgroups — including the CID talkgroup (2865) — as encrypted, while the calling channel and the three Detroit casino talkgroups remain in the clear.
Encryption Details
What This Means
A defined subset of this agency's channels is encrypted. The rest of the system continues to operate in the clear.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Statewide Gaming Commission radio encrypted?
Yes — Statewide Gaming Commission's radio system runs on P25 AES-256 encryption. A defined subset of this agency's channels is encrypted. The rest of the system continues to operate in the clear.
Can I listen to Statewide Gaming Commission on a police scanner?
Partially. Statewide Gaming Commission encrypts specific talkgroups rather than the whole system, so some channels may still be accessible. Check RadioReference for specific talkgroup status.
Why did Statewide Gaming Commission encrypt their radio?
Officer safety and operational security are the reasons agencies give. What rarely comes with that explanation is Statewide 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 Statewide County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes. Encryption is a policy choice made by department leadership or elected officials, not a technical requirement, so it can be reversed the same way. Public pressure, city council advocacy, and organized local coalitions have reversed encryption decisions elsewhere.
What can I do about Statewide Gaming Commission encryption?
Ask for the paperwork first — the policy that authorised encryption for Statewide Gaming Commission, and the recordings themselves — because a specific request is harder to wave away than a general complaint. Then take what you learn to a council meeting, and bring others from Statewide County with you.