De Beque Police Department
Mesa, Colorado
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
View 17 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4600 | CSPD Citywide | Police - Citywide | Encrypted |
| 8439 | GJ Inc Tac 4 | Incident Tac 4 | Encrypted |
| 4387 | FremontCo FD Dis | Fire Rural Departments Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 4388 | FremontCo FD Tac | Fire Rural Departments Tactical | Encrypted |
| 9521 | Longmont PD Det | Longmont Police Detectives | Encrypted |
| 8447 | Palisade PD Car | Police Car/Car | Encrypted |
| 8444 | DeBeque PD Car | Police Car/Car | Encrypted |
| 4435 | DeerMtn FD 1 | Deer Mountain Fire Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 4436 | DeerMtn FD 2 | Deer Mountain Fire Tac | Encrypted |
| 1542 | Golden PD Train | Police Training | Encrypted |
| 3043 | Littleton PD Det | Police Detectives | Encrypted |
| 9570 | BoulderCo LTAC15 | Law Tac 15 | Encrypted |
| 3021 | GnwdVlg PD Det | Police Detectives | Encrypted |
| 1459 | Golden PD 1 | Police 1 | Encrypted |
| 1469 | Lakeside PD | Police | Encrypted |
| 1461 | Golden PD 2 | Police 2 | Encrypted |
| 1463 | Golden PD 3 | Police 3 | Encrypted |
Verification Status
We do have per-talkgroup data for De Beque 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 De Beque 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.
Mesa County Context
Mesa 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 Mesa County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
This agency is listed as encrypting some communications while leaving others open. The per-channel breakdown is unverified — check RadioReference for current status.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is De Beque Police Department radio encrypted?
De Beque Police Department is listed in our records with P25 ADP encryption — a listing we haven't yet verified against live talkgroup data. This agency is listed as encrypting some communications while leaving others open. The per-channel breakdown is unverified — check RadioReference for current status.
Can I listen to De Beque Police Department on a police scanner?
Possibly. Our database lists De Beque 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 De Beque Police Department encrypt their radio?
Officer safety and operational security are the reasons agencies give. What rarely comes with that explanation is Mesa County-specific evidence that open communications ever caused a problem, while the loss of public oversight and the friction with still-unencrypted neighboring agencies are both immediate and real.
Can Mesa County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes. Encryption is a policy choice made by department leadership or elected officials, not a technical requirement, so it can be reversed the same way. Public pressure, city council advocacy, and organized local coalitions have reversed encryption decisions elsewhere.
What can I do about De Beque Police Department encryption?
Start local: show up when Mesa County officials discuss the budget for De Beque Police Department, and ask specifically why full encryption was chosen over a delayed feed or tactical-only approach. File a FOIA request for recordings or policy documents, and connect with others nearby who want the same information — a coordinated ask carries more weight than an individual one.