Andrews Police Dept.
Huntington, Indiana
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
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| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12693 | 76-APD INFO | Angola Police: Records | Encrypted |
Verification Status
We don't yet have per-talkgroup data for Andrews Police Dept. 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 Andrews Police Dept. 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.
Huntington County Context
Andrews Police Dept. isn't an outlier here: 5 of the 5 public-safety agencies we track in Huntington County are fully encrypted (100%), so most departments nearby have made the same move.
See every agency we track in Huntington County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
Our records list every channel this agency runs as encrypted, including day-to-day dispatch. That listing hasn't been verified against live talkgroup data, so confirm it at RadioReference before relying on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Andrews Police Dept. radio encrypted?
Our database lists Andrews Police Dept. as using P25 DES-OFB encryption, though this listing is unverified. Our records list every channel this agency runs as encrypted, including day-to-day dispatch. That listing hasn't been verified against live talkgroup data, so confirm it at RadioReference before relying on it.
Can I listen to Andrews Police Dept. on a police scanner?
Likely not, if the listing is accurate: our database lists Andrews Police Dept. as fully encrypted using P25 DES-OFB, which no consumer scanner can decode. The listing is unverified — check the live RadioReference database for current status.
Why do agencies like Andrews Police Dept. encrypt their radio?
The reasons offered are almost always the same two: officer safety and operational security. Whether either was tested against a real Huntington County incident is rarely part of the public record, whereas the consequences are easy to observe — no real-time accountability, and neighbouring agencies still in the clear left working around the gap.
Can Huntington County reverse the encryption decision?
Nothing technical prevents it. Andrews Police Dept. operates encrypted because someone decided it should, and decisions of that kind get revisited when councils hear sustained, organised pressure rather than isolated complaints.
What can I do about Andrews Police Dept. encryption?
Three things carry weight, in this order: a public-records request for Andrews Police Dept.'s encryption policy and radio recordings, a turn at the microphone during Huntington County budget discussions, and finding the other people locally already asking the same question. Individually these are easy to deflect; together they are not.