Grand River Dam Authority Police
Statewide, Oklahoma
How we verified this
RadioReference's OKWIN page lists GRDA's tactical channel '1015 / GRDA PD Secure / Police Tactical' as 'D Enc' while '4003 / GRDA Police / Police Dispatch' remains plain 'D' as of August 2026 — matching the claim that only the tactical talkgroup is encrypted.
Encryption Details
What This Means
Tactical channels are encrypted while routine dispatch is not, so day-to-day activity may still be audible even though special operations are not.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Grand River Dam Authority Police radio encrypted?
Yes. Grand River Dam Authority Police uses P25 AES-256 encryption. Tactical channels are encrypted while routine dispatch is not, so day-to-day activity may still be audible even though special operations are not.
Can I listen to Grand River Dam Authority Police on a police scanner?
Partially. Grand River Dam Authority Police encrypts its tactical channels, so some channels may still be accessible. Check RadioReference for specific talkgroup status.
Why did Grand River Dam Authority Police encrypt their radio?
The reasons offered are almost always the same two: officer safety and operational security. Whether either was tested against a real Statewide 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 Statewide County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes — nothing about the underlying radio technology forces this. It's a decision Statewide County officials made and can revisit, and other communities have pushed departments back toward open channels through sustained council pressure and coalition-building.
What can I do about Grand River Dam Authority Police encryption?
File a FOIA request for Grand River Dam Authority Police's radio recordings and encryption-decision paperwork, then show up to speak at a council or commission meeting. Find other residents or journalists in Statewide County who want the same access — state legislation requiring public radio access is the longer-term fix, but organized local pressure is what usually moves the needle first.