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 don't yet have per-talkgroup data for De Beque Police Department from the RadioReference API. The encryption scope and type above come from the RadioReference Wiki, which is community-maintained rather than independently confirmed channel-by-channel. Our automated matching put this at moderate confidence (70%) based on how closely the wiki listing matches this agency's name and county.
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
De Beque Police Department isn't an outlier here: 4 of the 5 public-safety agencies we track in Mesa County are fully encrypted (80%), so most departments nearby have made the same move.
See every agency we track in Mesa County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
This agency is listed in our database as encrypting all of its radio communications, including routine dispatch. The listing is unverified — confirm current status on the live RadioReference database.
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 in our database as encrypting all of its radio communications, including routine dispatch. The listing is unverified — confirm current status on the live RadioReference database.
Can I listen to De Beque Police Department on a police scanner?
Likely not, if the listing is accurate: our database lists De Beque Police Department as fully encrypted using P25 ADP, which no consumer scanner can decode. The listing is unverified — check the live RadioReference database for current 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.