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 do have per-talkgroup data for Munroe 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 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
Union County is a mixed picture: 1 of 2 agencies we track here are fully encrypted (50%), which means some neighboring departments are still audible on a scanner.
See every agency we track in Union County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
This agency is listed as encrypting some communications while leaving others open. The per-channel breakdown is unverified — check RadioReference for current status.
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 as encrypting some communications while leaving others open. The per-channel breakdown is unverified — check RadioReference for current status.
Can I listen to Munroe Police Department on a police scanner?
Possibly. Our database lists Munroe 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 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.