University of Michigan
Genesee, Michigan
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
View 2 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12316 | 81EMU SECURE | Eastern Michigan University DPS Tactical | Encrypted |
| 13820 | 70GVOPS | Grand Valley State University Police Allendale Dispatch | Encrypted |
Verification Status
We do have per-talkgroup data for University of Michigan 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 University of Michigan 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.
Genesee County Context
Genesee County is a mixed picture: 9 of 38 agencies we track here are fully encrypted (24%), which means some neighboring departments are still audible on a scanner.
See every agency we track in Genesee County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
Our records list a mix here: some talkgroups encrypted, others not. The listing is unverified, so confirm what is audible at RadioReference.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is University of Michigan radio encrypted?
Our database lists University of Michigan as using P25 ADP encryption, though this listing is unverified. Our records list a mix here: some talkgroups encrypted, others not. The listing is unverified, so confirm what is audible at RadioReference.
Can I listen to University of Michigan on a police scanner?
Possibly. Our database lists University of Michigan as encrypting some of its talkgroups while leaving others open, which would leave some channels accessible. The listing is unverified — check RadioReference for specific talkgroup status.
Why do agencies like University of Michigan encrypt their radio?
The reasons offered are almost always the same two: officer safety and operational security. Whether either was tested against a real Genesee 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 Genesee County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes — nothing about the underlying radio technology forces this. It's a decision Genesee County officials made and can revisit, and other communities have pushed departments back toward open channels through sustained council pressure and coalition-building.
What can I do about University of Michigan encryption?
Three things carry weight, in this order: a public-records request for University of Michigan's encryption policy and radio recordings, a turn at the microphone during Genesee County budget discussions, and finding the other people locally already asking the same question. Individually these are easy to deflect; together they are not.