La Junta Fire Department
Otero, Colorado
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
View 33 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9150 | LarimerCo SO 1 | Sheriff 1 Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 9153 | LarimerCo SO 4 | Sheriff 4 Tactical | Encrypted |
| 9152 | LarimerCo SO 3 | Sheriff 3 Tactical | Encrypted |
| 4323 | Beulah FD Tac | Fire Tactical | Encrypted |
| 4385 | FremontCo FD Wld | Fire Wildland Fire Operations | Encrypted |
| 4425 | Tallahasse FD 1 | Tallahassee Fire Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 4426 | Tallahasse FD 2 | Tallahassee Fire Tac | Encrypted |
| 3129 | Gilpin Law | Law Tac | Encrypted |
| 9570 | BoulderCo LTAC15 | Law Tac 15 | Encrypted |
| 9171 | LarimerCo SO Ops | Sheriff Ops Tactical | Encrypted |
| 9700 | BPD Law 1 Disp | Police 1 Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 9704 | BPD Law 5 TAC1 | Police 5 TAC1 | Encrypted |
| 9705 | BPD Law 6 TAC2 | Police 6 TAC2 | Encrypted |
| 1033 | Douglas SO1 | Sheriff 1 Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 8984 | GfldCo LE Tac 1 | Law Enforcement Tactical 1 | Encrypted |
| 8985 | GfldCo LE Tac 2 | Law Enforcement Tactical 2 | Encrypted |
| 8986 | GfldCo LE Tac 3 | Law Enforcement Tactical 3 | Encrypted |
| 8987 | GfldCo LE Tac 4 | Law Enforcement Tactical 4 | Encrypted |
| 8988 | GfldCo LE Tac 5 | Law Enforcement Tactical 5 | Encrypted |
| 8989 | GfldCo LE Tac 6 | Law Enforcement Tactical 6 | Encrypted |
| 8990 | GfldCo LE Tac 7 | Law Enforcement Tactical 7 | Encrypted |
| 8991 | GfldCo LE Tac 8 | Law Enforcement Tactical 8 | Encrypted |
| 8992 | GfldCo LE Tac 9 | Law Enforcement Tactical 9 | Encrypted |
| 1477 | JeffCo LE Tac | Law Enforcement Multi-Agency Tactical | Encrypted |
| 4045 | Loveland PD 1 | Police 1 Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 4044 | Loveland FD Admn | Fire Administration | Encrypted |
| 8740 | Olathe PD Disp | Police Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 8741 | Olathe PD Tac | Police Tactical | Encrypted |
| 90 | La Junta PD Disp | Police Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 91 | La Junta PD Tac | Police Tactical | Encrypted |
| 92 | La Junta FD | Fire Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 295 | Lamar PD 1 | Police 1 Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 2485 | BOYD LK TAC | Boyd Lake Tactical | Mixed |
Verification Status
We do have per-talkgroup data for La Junta Fire 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 La Junta Fire 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.
Otero County Context
Of the 2 public-safety agencies we track in Otero County, La Junta Fire Department is currently the only one we have flagged as encrypted.
See every agency we track in Otero 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 La Junta Fire Department radio encrypted?
La Junta Fire 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 La Junta Fire Department on a police scanner?
Possibly. Our database lists La Junta Fire 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 La Junta Fire Department encrypt their radio?
Ask why, and the answer is usually officer safety, sometimes operational security. What is harder to obtain is any documented case in Otero County where an open channel caused harm. The costs need no such documentation: reporting on fire department response slows down, and mutual-aid coordination gets more awkward, immediately.
Can Otero County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes. Whoever made this call for La Junta Fire Department can also unmake it; there's no technical lock-in. The approach that has worked elsewhere combines public-records requests, direct council pressure, and a coordinated local coalition.
What can I do about La Junta Fire Department encryption?
Contact the officials who oversee La Junta Fire Department's budget directly and ask why full encryption was chosen over partial alternatives. Pair that with a FOIA request for recordings and policy records, and look for an existing coalition in Otero County, or start one, since agencies respond differently to organized, sustained pressure than to individual complaints.