Fire Department Fully Encrypted
La Junta Fire Department
Otero, Colorado
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 ADP
Scope All Operations
Technical Details P25 ADP
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Jan 2, 2026 Moderate confidence
182 Total Talkgroups
32 Encrypted
1 Mixed
149 Unencrypted
18% Encrypted
Radio System: State of Colorado DTRS
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 |
What This Means
This agency encrypts all of their radio communications, including routine dispatch. The public, journalists, and even other first responders cannot monitor their activities.
Impact on Transparency
- Journalists cannot monitor police activity for breaking news or investigative reporting
- Community members cannot track police response to incidents in their neighborhood
- Researchers cannot study police communication patterns and response times
- Other first responders may face interoperability challenges during emergencies
Take Action
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