Munroe Police Department
Union, North Carolina
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
View 16 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 815 | CMPD Cntrl Tac | Central Division Tactical | Encrypted |
| 823 | CMPD East Tac | Eastway Division Tactical | Encrypted |
| 853 | CMPD Fredm Tac | Freedom Division Tactical | Encrypted |
| 831 | CMPD HickGr Tac | Hickory Grove Division Tactical | Encrypted |
| 837 | CMPD Indpce Tac | Independence Division Tactical | Encrypted |
| 819 | CMPD Metro Tac | Metro Division Tactical | Encrypted |
| 567 | CMPD North Tac | North Division Tactical | Encrypted |
| 817 | CMPD NTryon Tac | North Tryon Division Tactical | Encrypted |
| 553 | CMPD Provdn Tac | Providence Division Tactical | Encrypted |
| 845 | CMPD South Tac | South Division Tactical | Encrypted |
| 841 | CMPD StlCrk Tac | Steele Creek Division Tactical | Encrypted |
| 693 | CMPD Univ Tac | University Division Tactical | Encrypted |
| 849 | CMPD Westvr Tac | Westover Division Tactical | Encrypted |
| 907 | CMPD Tac/Surv | CMPD Tac/Surv | Mixed |
| 920 | CMPD Academy 2 | Police Academy 2 | Encrypted |
| 921 | CMPD Academy 3 | Police Academy 3 | Encrypted |
Verification Status
We don't yet have per-talkgroup data for Munroe 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 Munroe 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.
Union County Context
Munroe Police Department isn't an outlier here: 2 of the 2 public-safety agencies we track in Union County are fully encrypted (100%), so most departments nearby have made the same move.
See every agency we track in Union County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
This agency is listed in our database as encrypting all of its radio communications, including routine dispatch. The listing is unverified — confirm current status on the live RadioReference database.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Munroe Police Department radio encrypted?
Munroe Police Department is listed in our records with P25 AES-256 encryption — a listing we haven't yet verified against live talkgroup data. This agency is listed in our database as encrypting all of its radio communications, including routine dispatch. The listing is unverified — confirm current status on the live RadioReference database.
Can I listen to Munroe Police Department on a police scanner?
Likely not, if the listing is accurate: our database lists Munroe Police Department as fully encrypted using P25 AES-256, which no consumer scanner can decode. The listing is unverified — check the live RadioReference database for current status.
Why do agencies like Munroe Police Department encrypt their radio?
Officer safety and operational security are the reasons agencies give. What rarely comes with that explanation is Union County-specific evidence that open communications ever caused a problem, while the loss of public oversight and the friction with still-unencrypted neighboring agencies are both immediate and real.
Can Union County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes, and some departments already have. Because encryption here is a choice rather than a technical necessity, the path back runs through the same people who chose it: budget hearings, records requests, and residents who keep asking in public.
What can I do about Munroe Police Department encryption?
Start local: show up when Union County officials discuss the budget for Munroe Police Department, and ask specifically why full encryption was chosen over a delayed feed or tactical-only approach. File a FOIA request for recordings or policy documents, and connect with others nearby who want the same information — a coordinated ask carries more weight than an individual one.