Minneapolis Police Department
Hennepin, Minnesota
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
View 4 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3076 | MPLS PD 3076 | Minneapolis Police 3076 | Encrypted |
| 3092 | MPLS PD 3092 | Minneapolis Police 3092 | Encrypted |
| 3080 | MPLS PD 3080 | Minneapolis Police 3080 | Encrypted |
| 49378 | CY 11E | Clay 11E - Patched to MPD Loop | Encrypted |
Verification Status
We don't yet have per-talkgroup data for Minneapolis Police Department from the RadioReference API. The encryption scope and type above come from the RadioReference Wiki, which is community-maintained rather than independently confirmed channel-by-channel. Our automated matching put this at moderate confidence (70%) based on how closely the wiki listing matches this agency's name and county.
If you monitor Minneapolis Police Department 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.
Hennepin County Context
Minneapolis Police Department isn't an outlier here: 8 of the 8 public-safety agencies we track in Hennepin County are fully encrypted (100%), so most departments nearby have made the same move.
See every agency we track in Hennepin County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
Our records list every channel this agency runs as encrypted, including day-to-day dispatch. That listing hasn't been verified against live talkgroup data, so confirm it at RadioReference before relying on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Minneapolis Police Department radio encrypted?
Our database lists Minneapolis Police Department as using P25 DES-OFB encryption, though this listing is unverified. Our records list every channel this agency runs as encrypted, including day-to-day dispatch. That listing hasn't been verified against live talkgroup data, so confirm it at RadioReference before relying on it.
Can I listen to Minneapolis Police Department on a police scanner?
Likely not, if the listing is accurate: our database lists Minneapolis Police Department as fully encrypted using P25 DES-OFB, which no consumer scanner can decode. The listing is unverified — check the live RadioReference database for current status.
Why do agencies like Minneapolis Police Department encrypt their radio?
Agencies cite officer safety and operational security. Those are assertions rather than findings — no local evidence is typically produced — while the effects are concrete and land straight away on anyone who relied on hearing Minneapolis Police Department to know what was happening nearby.
Can Hennepin County reverse the encryption decision?
Nothing technical prevents it. Minneapolis Police Department operates encrypted because someone decided it should, and decisions of that kind get revisited when councils hear sustained, organised pressure rather than isolated complaints.
What can I do about Minneapolis Police Department encryption?
Put the question to whoever signs off on Minneapolis Police Department's radio budget: why full encryption rather than a delayed feed or tactical-only channels? File for the recordings and the decision documents alongside it, and link up with neighbours and local reporters in Hennepin County so the ask arrives as a group rather than a one-off.