Fire Department Partially Encrypted
Swartz Creek Fire
Genesee, Michigan
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Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 ADP
Scope Most Operations except for Dispatch/Paging
Technical Details P25 ADP
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Mar 6, 2026 Moderate confidence
21 Total Talkgroups
3 Encrypted
18 Unencrypted
14% Encrypted
Radio System: Michigan's Public Safety Communications System (MPSCS)
View 3 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2482 | 25F41 | Swartz Creek Area Fire: Proprietary Tactical | Encrypted |
| 3896 | 237TACA | Battle Creek Police Tac A | Encrypted |
| 3897 | 237TACB | Battle Creek Police Tac B | Encrypted |
What This Means
This agency encrypts some of their communications while leaving others open. Specific channels or operations are encrypted.
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
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