MI Washtenaw

Washtenaw County: Growing Encryption Problem

10 public safety agencies in Washtenaw County, Michigan have encrypted their radio communications.

7 Police Departments
2 Sheriff Offices
0 Fire Departments
0 EMS Agencies
Fully Encrypted 4 agencies (40%)
Partially Encrypted 6 agencies (60%)
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Encryption Technology Used in Washtenaw County

7 P25 DES-OFB
2 P25 AES-256
1 P25 ADP

Encrypted Agencies in Washtenaw County

Agency Name Type Encryption Scope
Ann Arbor Police ✓ Police P25 DES-OFB Fully Encrypted
Chelsea Police ✓ Police P25 DES-OFB Tactical Only
East Michigan State University ✓ University P25 AES-256 Tactical Only
Milan Police ✓ Police P25 DES-OFB Tactical Only
Northfield Township Police ✓ Police P25 DES-OFB Tactical Only
Pittsfield Township Police ✓ Police P25 AES-256 Fully Encrypted
Saline Police ✓ Police P25 DES-OFB Tactical Only
Washtenaw County Interoperability ✓ Sheriff P25 ADP Fully Encrypted
Washtenaw County Sheriff Sheriff P25 DES-OFB Fully Encrypted
Ypsilanti Police ✓ Police P25 DES-OFB Tactical Only
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Other Michigan Counties

Genesee County 38 encrypted agencies 55% fully encrypted Oakland County 18 encrypted agencies 100% fully encrypted Wayne County 15 encrypted agencies 87% fully encrypted Kent County 11 encrypted agencies 100% fully encrypted Calhoun County 5 encrypted agencies 100% fully encrypted

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Share evidence about police radio encryption with your network and community.

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Take Action for Transparency

Your voice matters. Here are concrete ways to advocate for open police communications in your community.

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Contact Your Representatives

Use our templates to email your local officials about police radio encryption policies.

Get Started
📚

Read Case Studies

See how encryption has affected real communities - from Highland Park to Chicago.

View Cases
📢

Spread Awareness

Share evidence about police radio encryption with your network and community.

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See the Evidence

Review the facts, myths, and research on police radio encryption.

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