Batesville Police Department
Independence, Arkansas
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
View 2 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21413 | 63-BPD 2 | Bryant Police 2 | Encrypted |
| 21423 | 63-BPD DISP | Bryant Police: Dispatch | Encrypted |
Verification Status
We do have per-talkgroup data for Batesville 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 Batesville 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.
Independence County Context
Of the 2 public-safety agencies we track in Independence County, Batesville Police Department is currently the only one we have flagged as encrypted.
See every agency we track in Independence County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
Our records list a mix here: some talkgroups encrypted, others not. The listing is unverified, so confirm what is audible at RadioReference.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Batesville Police Department radio encrypted?
Our database lists Batesville Police Department as using Analog Voice Inversion encryption, though this listing is unverified. Our records list a mix here: some talkgroups encrypted, others not. The listing is unverified, so confirm what is audible at RadioReference.
Can I listen to Batesville Police Department on a police scanner?
Possibly. Our database lists Batesville 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 Batesville 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 Batesville Police Department to know what was happening nearby.
Can Independence County reverse the encryption decision?
It can. The radios support open and encrypted operation equally well, so this is a configuration and a policy, not a constraint — and policies set by Independence County officials are policies those officials can revisit when constituents press for it.
What can I do about Batesville Police Department encryption?
Three things carry weight, in this order: a public-records request for Batesville Police Department's encryption policy and radio recordings, a turn at the microphone during Independence County budget discussions, and finding the other people locally already asking the same question. Individually these are easy to deflect; together they are not.