Beulah Police Department
Pueblo, Colorado
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
View 18 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4323 | Beulah FD Tac | Fire Tactical | Encrypted |
| 9700 | BPD Law 1 Disp | Police 1 Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 9701 | BPD Law 2 | Police 2 | Encrypted |
| 9702 | BPD Law 3 Data | Police 3 Data | Encrypted |
| 9703 | BPD Law 4 | Police 4 | Encrypted |
| 9704 | BPD Law 5 TAC1 | Police 5 TAC1 | Encrypted |
| 9705 | BPD Law 6 TAC2 | Police 6 TAC2 | Encrypted |
| 9706 | BPD Law 7 | Police 7 | Encrypted |
| 9707 | BPD Law 8 | Police 8 | Encrypted |
| 9708 | BPD Law 9 | Police 9 | Encrypted |
| 9709 | BPD Law 10 | Police 10 | Encrypted |
| 9710 | BPD Law 11 | Encrypted 11 | Encrypted |
| 9711 | BPD Law 12 | Encrypted 12 | Encrypted |
| 9712 | BPD Law 13 | Encrypted 13 | Encrypted |
| 9713 | BPD Law 14 | Encrypted 14 | Encrypted |
| 9714 | BPD Law 15 | Encrypted 15 | Encrypted |
| 9715 | BPD Law 16 | Encrypted 16 | Encrypted |
| 9716 | BPD Law 17 | Encrypted 17 | Encrypted |
Verification Status
We do have per-talkgroup data for Beulah 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 Beulah 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.
Pueblo County Context
Pueblo County is a mixed picture: 1 of 5 agencies we track here are fully encrypted (20%), which means some neighboring departments are still audible on a scanner.
See every agency we track in Pueblo 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 Beulah Police Department radio encrypted?
Our database lists Beulah Police Department as using P25 ADP 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 Beulah Police Department on a police scanner?
Possibly. Our database lists Beulah 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 Beulah Police Department encrypt their radio?
The standard justification nationwide is officer safety and operational security, regardless of whether a documented local incident ever required it. The tradeoff that follows is consistent too: public oversight drops, and reporters lose the ability to track police department response as it happens.
Can Pueblo County reverse the encryption decision?
Nothing technical prevents it. Beulah Police Department operates encrypted because someone decided it should, and decisions of that kind get revisited when councils hear sustained, organised pressure rather than isolated complaints.
What can I do about Beulah Police Department encryption?
File a FOIA request for Beulah Police Department's radio recordings and encryption-decision paperwork, then show up to speak at a council or commission meeting. Find other residents or journalists in Pueblo 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.