Police Department Tactical Only

Evansville Police Department

Vanderburgh, Indiana

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Encryption Details

Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope Only SWAT talkgroup is encrypted
Technical Details P25 AES-256

Verified Talkgroup Data

Verified Mar 6, 2026 Moderate confidence
20 Total Talkgroups
1 Encrypted
1 Mixed
18 Unencrypted
8% Encrypted
Radio System: Vanderburgh County Public Safety (P25), Indiana Project Hoosier SAFE-T
View 2 talkgroups
DEC Alpha Tag Description Status
219 EPD-OCS-1 Police: Organized Crime Squad Tactical 1 Encrypted
10225 20-EPD-OPS3 Elkhart (City) Police: Ops 3 "Tac" Mixed

What This Means

This agency encrypts tactical channels used for special operations, SWAT, and sensitive investigations. Regular dispatch may still be accessible.

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
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