Genesee County, Michigan: Police Scanner Guide
Most police and sheriff agencies in Genesee County have gone encrypted. You can still monitor fire, EMS, weather broadcasts, and any remaining unencrypted channels.
What You Can Still Monitor in Genesee County
- Fire dispatch — most fire departments stay on open radio even when police go encrypted
- EMS / ambulance dispatch — emergency medical services often remain unencrypted for interoperability
- NOAA Weather Radio — direct NWS broadcasts on 162.400–162.550 MHz
- Public works & utilities — city maintenance, road crews, and utilities typically unencrypted
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Agencies in Genesee County
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| Agency | Type | Encryption |
|---|---|---|
| Argentine Township Fire | fire | P25 ADP |
| Argentine Township Police | police | P25 ADP |
| Atlas Township Fire | fire | P25 ADP |
| Baker College Police | police | P25 ADP |
| Bishop International Airport Authority | airport | P25 ADP |
| Burton Township Fire | fire | P25 ADP |
| Burton Township Police | police | P25 ADP |
| Clayton Township Police | police | P25 ADP |
| Clio City Police | police | P25 ADP |
| Clio Township Fire | fire | P25 ADP |
| Davidson City Police | police | P25 ADP |
| Davidson-Richfield Area Fire Authority | fire | P25 ADP |
| Fenton Township Fire | fire | P25 ADP |
| Fenton Township Police | police | P25 ADP |
| Flint Police | police | P25 ADP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I monitor in Genesee County, Michigan?
Most police and sheriff agencies in Genesee County have gone encrypted. You can still monitor fire, EMS, weather broadcasts, and any remaining unencrypted channels. Check the local fire and EMS frequencies which often remain unencrypted even when police go encrypted.
Is police radio encrypted in Genesee County?
Yes — 9 out of 38 agencies in Genesee County use full encryption. An additional 28 use partial encryption. Fire and EMS frequently remain unencrypted.
What scanner do I need for Genesee County?
For Genesee County, we recommend a scanner that covers VHF and UHF frequencies for fire, EMS, and weather — the Uniden BC125AT is the best value. For broader exploration, the RTL-SDR V4 with free SDRTrunk software can scan the full spectrum.