Anderson Police Department
Madison, Indiana
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
View 5 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10757 | IND APD-OP3 | Police: Special Operations | Mixed |
| 48013 | 48 APD TAC1 | Police: Tactical 1 | Encrypted |
| 48012 | 48 APD DISP 2 | Police: Dispatch 2 | Encrypted |
| 48014 | 48 APD TAC2 | Police: Tactical 2 | Encrypted |
| 12693 | 76-APD INFO | Angola Police: Records | Encrypted |
Verification Status
We don't yet have per-talkgroup data for Anderson 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 Anderson 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.
Madison County Context
Of the 3 public-safety agencies we track in Madison County, Anderson Police Department is currently the only one we have flagged as encrypted.
See every agency we track in Madison 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 Anderson Police Department radio encrypted?
Anderson Police Department is listed in our records with P25 AES-256 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 Anderson Police Department on a police scanner?
Possibly. Our database lists Anderson 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 Anderson Police Department encrypt their radio?
Departments typically point to officer safety and operational security. Neither claim tends to come with evidence specific to Madison County; what's verifiable is what's lost — journalists can't monitor police department activity in real time, and coordination with agencies that stay unencrypted gets harder.
Can Madison 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 Anderson Police Department encryption?
Start local: show up when Madison County officials discuss the budget for Anderson 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.