Moorhead Police Department
Clay, Minnesota
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
View 2 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49326 | CY MHD PD 2E | Moorhead Police 2 | Encrypted |
| 49378 | CY 11E | Clay 11E - Patched to MPD Loop | Encrypted |
Verification Status
We do have per-talkgroup data for Moorhead Police Department 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 Moorhead 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.
Clay County Context
Of the 2 public-safety agencies we track in Clay County, Moorhead Police Department is currently the only one we have flagged as encrypted.
See every agency we track in Clay 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 Moorhead Police Department radio encrypted?
Our database lists Moorhead Police Department as using P25 AES-256 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 Moorhead Police Department on a police scanner?
Possibly. Our database lists Moorhead Police Department 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 Moorhead Police Department encrypt their radio?
The reasons offered are almost always the same two: officer safety and operational security. Whether either was tested against a real Clay 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 Clay County reverse the encryption decision?
It can. The radios support open and encrypted operation equally well, so this is a configuration and a policy, not a constraint — and policies set by Clay County officials are policies those officials can revisit when constituents press for it.
What can I do about Moorhead Police Department encryption?
Three things carry weight, in this order: a public-records request for Moorhead Police Department's encryption policy and radio recordings, a turn at the microphone during Clay County budget discussions, and finding the other people locally already asking the same question. Individually these are easy to deflect; together they are not.