LaPorte Police
LaPorte, Indiana
How we verified this
As of August 2026 RadioReference's Indiana Project Hoosier SAFE-T page lists both La Porte city police talkgroups as encrypted — "10959 D Enc 46-LPD-DISP La Porte Police Dispatch" and "10960 D Enc 46-LPD-OPS1 La Porte Police Operations" — while the La Porte County sheriff and Michigan City police dispatch talkgroups on the same system remain in the clear; RadioReference does not state which encryption algorithm is used.
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
What This Means
All traffic, including the day-to-day dispatch that used to be the public's window into police activity, now runs encrypted. Nothing from this department is receivable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LaPorte Police radio encrypted?
Yes — LaPorte Police's radio system runs on P25 ADP encryption. All traffic, including the day-to-day dispatch that used to be the public's window into police activity, now runs encrypted. Nothing from this department is receivable.
Can I listen to LaPorte Police on a police scanner?
No. LaPorte Police has fully encrypted their radio communications using P25 ADP. No consumer scanner can decode encrypted transmissions.
Why did LaPorte Police encrypt their radio?
Departments typically point to officer safety and operational security. Neither claim tends to come with evidence specific to LaPorte 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 LaPorte County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes. Whoever made this call for LaPorte Police can also unmake it; there's no technical lock-in. The approach that has worked elsewhere combines public-records requests, direct council pressure, and a coordinated local coalition.
What can I do about LaPorte Police encryption?
Ask for the paperwork first — the policy that authorised encryption for LaPorte Police, and the recordings themselves — because a specific request is harder to wave away than a general complaint. Then take what you learn to a council meeting, and bring others from LaPorte County with you.