Kent Count Encryption
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jchulski19
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I don't think they will go encrypted. first of all is the cost and second they encourage people to listen on the sheriffs website
Cost is really a non factor anymore. ADP encryption is either free or next to nothing, and new radios are now required to have at least single key AES included. Sure there would be a bit of setup cost, but beyond that it's not like the old days. Unless you need multikey encryption, then they ding you pretty hard per radio.
jchulski19
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Well come to find out I was wrong Kent county is going fully encrypted. Kent county Sheriff and all departments within Kent County
If I remember reading correctly from the kent911 website, Grand Rapids PD was going to be fully encrypted and county sheriff was going to be encrypted except dispatch channels? Otherwise I believe fire and ems will be open. Obviously this could have changed by now.
Exactly why I'm not buying a new scanner. Does anyone really believe police will be clear in a few years?
jchulski19
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im happy with my SDRs its not like I have alot invested in it
jack3726
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I wasn't aware GRPD was going to be a part of this since they turned down being a part of the centralized dispatch a while back unless that has changed.
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Kent County and GRPD are maintaining separate dispatch centers with complete fail over capabilities, as currently exists. GRPD and GRFD will be making the transition to the Simulcast System with the existing channel/dispatch structure staying similar. Most hospitals already had digital radio capabilities. Ambulance services made the transition on their own. A full list of agencies (likely outdated) can be found in this document: https://www.kent911.org/wp-content/...ads/2019/05/2019-05-28-APB-Meeting-Agenda.pdf
I’ve had a scanner since I was in 8th grade. Crystal to Digital. Bittersweet learning encryption is on the way.
lakeboatnut
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I thought that I had read recently (wish I had saved the article) that an indefinite hold had been placed on any new encryption. This was due I believe to inseparability issues. Does anyone else remember anything about this? I will look around and see if I can find that source which I will post here.
Encryption Interoperability on MPSCS; Moratorium on all new encryption programming on the MPSCS until further notice.
January 9, 2020 Attn: Michigan Public Safety Agencies Michigan Public Safety Fraternal Organizations Michigan 9-1-1 Community Michigan Emergency Managers Re: Encryption Interoperability on Michigan’s Public Safety Communications System To All Those Concerned and/or Affected, The...
lakeboatnut
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Thank you for finding and posting this. This is what I was speaking of.Encryption Interoperability on MPSCS; Moratorium on all new encryption programming on the MPSCS until further notice.
January 9, 2020 Attn: Michigan Public Safety Agencies Michigan Public Safety Fraternal Organizations Michigan 9-1-1 Community Michigan Emergency Managers Re: Encryption Interoperability on Michigan’s Public Safety Communications System To All Those Concerned and/or Affected, The...forums.radioreference.com
Thats true I remember seeing that. Not sure if it matters though or not but the encryption was planned maybe even programmed, before this date. But nonetheless there will be encrypted talkgroups as soon as encryption is available again if it is not already. Once testing is finished this week we may see more information become available on the Kent Simulcast.
From talking with the Sheriff and Kent County Dispatch Manager, Kent county unfortunately will be going encrypted with the switch over to MPSCS.
From my understanding it will be all agencies in the county (Dispatch by KCSO) will be encrypted. I have also heard GR will be encrypting PD and FD. Private EMS will be up to them.
drdispatch
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Well, at least the Wyoming V.A. will still be in the clear.
Kent County voters approve surcharge for 911 dispatch system
The ballot proposal asked Kent County residents to pay a total of $1.15 per month, or $13.80 a year, for each one of their mobile phones and landlines.
www.mlive.com
Genesee County did the same thing, put to vote a proposal for a 911 surcharge which passed then used the money for encryption. Which is why I will always vote “No” on any future similar proposal.
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