12 of 15 Wayne County agencies are fully encrypted
15 public safety agencies in Wayne County, Michigan have encrypted their radio communications. 80% Encrypted
Radio systems serving Wayne County
- Downriver Mutual Aid (Project 25) Radio System
- Michigan's Public Safety Communications System (MPSCS)
- Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART)
- ComSource Michigan DMR
Of 153 talkgroups catalogued for Wayne County, 48 are encrypted and 100 remain in the clear. A scanner can still receive the unencrypted channels.
14 of 15 records here have been checked against a primary source; 1 has not.
System and talkgroup counts come from this site's agency database and change without notice — confirm current status on RadioReference.
Encryption Technology Used in Wayne County
Encrypted Agencies in Wayne County
| Agency Name | Type | Encryption | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownstown Township Police ✓ | Police | P25 AES | Fully Encrypted |
| Canton Township Dept. of Public Safety ✓ | Other | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted |
| City of Hamtramck ✓ | Other | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted |
| City of Livonia ✓ | Other | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted |
| Dearborn Police ✓ | Police | P25 ADP | Tactical Only |
| Dearborn Heights Police ✓ | Police | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted |
| Detroit Police ✓ | Police | P25 AES-256 | Tactical Only |
| Hamtramck Fire ✓ | Fire | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted |
| Hamtramck Police ✓ | Police | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted |
| Livonia Police ✓ | Police | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted |
| Plymouth Township Fire ✓ | Fire | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted |
| Schoolcraft College ✓ | University | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted |
| Van Buren Township Police ✓ | Police | P25 DES-OFB | Fully Encrypted |
| Wayne County Airport Authority ✓ | Airport | P25 DES-OFB | Fully Encrypted |
| Wayne County Sheriff | Sheriff | P25 DES-OFB | Partially Encrypted |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wayne County police radio encrypted?
12 of 15 agencies in Wayne County, Michigan are fully encrypted (80%), while 3 have partial encryption.
Can I listen to Wayne County Sheriff on a scanner?
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office has encrypted their radio communications using P25 ADP. Scanner monitoring of sheriff operations is no longer possible.
How many police departments in Wayne County are encrypted?
7 police departments in Wayne County have implemented some level of encryption, along with 1 sheriff offices, 2 fire departments, and 0 EMS agencies.
What encryption technology does Wayne County use?
The most common encryption type in Wayne County is P25 ADP, used by agencies for secure communications. This encryption blocks public scanner monitoring.
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