Gresham Police Department
Multnomah, Oregon
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
View 4 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 125 | GPD Det Tac1 | Detectives Tac 1 | Encrypted |
| 2013 | GPD DET Tac | Detectives Tac | Encrypted |
| 2015 | GPD SET | SET Tac | Encrypted |
| 2017 | GPD SWT Tac | SWAT Tac | Encrypted |
Verification Status
We do have per-talkgroup data for Gresham 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 Gresham 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.
Multnomah County Context
Multnomah County is a mixed picture: 1 of 3 agencies we track here are fully encrypted (33%), which means some neighboring departments are still audible on a scanner.
See every agency we track in Multnomah County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
Our records list only the tactical side as encrypted here, with routine dispatch possibly in the clear. Verify against the live RadioReference database.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gresham Police Department radio encrypted?
Our database lists Gresham Police Department as using P25 AES-256 encryption, though this listing is unverified. Our records list only the tactical side as encrypted here, with routine dispatch possibly in the clear. Verify against the live RadioReference database.
Can I listen to Gresham Police Department on a police scanner?
Possibly. Our database lists Gresham Police Department as encrypting its tactical channels, which would leave some channels accessible. The listing is unverified — check RadioReference for specific talkgroup status.
Why do agencies like Gresham 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 Gresham Police Department to know what was happening nearby.
Can Multnomah County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes — nothing about the underlying radio technology forces this. It's a decision Multnomah 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 Gresham Police Department encryption?
Put the question to whoever signs off on Gresham 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 Multnomah County so the ask arrives as a group rather than a one-off.