Huntington Police Dept.
Huntington, Indiana
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
View 7 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10426 | 35-HPD-DISP | Huntington Police Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 10427 | 35-HPD-TAC | Huntington Police Tactical | Encrypted |
| 12393 | 84-THPD-CAR | Terre Haute Police: Car-to-Car | Encrypted |
| 12395 | 84-THPD-DTF | Terre Haute Police: Drug Task Force | Encrypted |
| 12396 | 84-THPD-SRT | Terre Haute Police: SWAT | Encrypted |
| 12397 | 84-THPD-TAC1 | Terre Haute Police: Tactical 1 | Encrypted |
| 12398 | 84-THPD-TAC2 | Terre Haute Police: Tactical 2 | Encrypted |
Verification Status
We do have per-talkgroup data for Huntington Police Dept. 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 Huntington 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
Huntington County is a mixed picture: 1 of 5 agencies we track here are fully encrypted (20%), which means some neighboring departments are still audible on a scanner.
See every agency we track in Huntington County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
Our records list a mix here: some talkgroups encrypted, others not. The listing is unverified, so confirm what is audible at RadioReference.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Huntington Police Dept. radio encrypted?
Our database lists Huntington Police Dept. as using P25 DES-OFB encryption, though this listing is unverified. Our records list a mix here: some talkgroups encrypted, others not. The listing is unverified, so confirm what is audible at RadioReference.
Can I listen to Huntington Police Dept. on a police scanner?
Possibly. Our database lists Huntington Police Dept. 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 Huntington 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?
It can. The radios support open and encrypted operation equally well, so this is a configuration and a policy, not a constraint — and policies set by Huntington County officials are policies those officials can revisit when constituents press for it.
What can I do about Huntington Police Dept. encryption?
Three things carry weight, in this order: a public-records request for Huntington 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.