La Junta Police Department
Otero, Colorado
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
View 45 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 |
| 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 |
| 3144 | BlackHawkPD Ch 2 | Police Ch 2 | Encrypted |
| 9171 | LarimerCo SO Ops | Sheriff Ops 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 |
| 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 |
| 1469 | Lakeside PD | Police | Encrypted |
| 1477 | JeffCo LE Tac | Law Enforcement Multi-Agency Tactical | Encrypted |
| 4045 | Loveland PD 1 | Police 1 Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 4046 | Loveland PD 2 | Police 2 | Encrypted |
| 4047 | Loveland PD 3 | Police 3 | Encrypted |
| 4048 | Loveland PD 4 | Police 4 | Encrypted |
| 4049 | Loveland PD 5 | Police 5 | Encrypted |
| 4050 | Loveland PD 6 | Police 6 | 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 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 La Junta 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.
Otero County Context
Of the 2 public-safety agencies we track in Otero County, La Junta Police 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 Police Department radio encrypted?
La Junta 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 La Junta Police Department on a police scanner?
Possibly. Our database lists La Junta 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 La Junta Police Department encrypt their radio?
Officer safety and operational security are the reasons agencies give. What rarely comes with that explanation is Otero 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 Otero County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes, and some departments already have. Because encryption here is a choice rather than a technical necessity, the path back runs through the same people who chose it: budget hearings, records requests, and residents who keep asking in public.
What can I do about La Junta Police Department encryption?
Start local: show up when Otero County officials discuss the budget for La Junta 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.