Pittsboro Police Department
Hendricks, Indiana
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
View 1 talkgroup
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12538 | 64-PPD SWAT | Portage Police - SWAT | Encrypted |
Verification Status
We do have per-talkgroup data for Pittsboro Police Department 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 Pittsboro 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.
Hendricks County Context
Of the 11 public-safety agencies we track in Hendricks County, Pittsboro Police Department is currently the only one we have flagged as encrypted.
See every agency we track in Hendricks 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 Pittsboro Police Department radio encrypted?
Pittsboro 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 Pittsboro Police Department on a police scanner?
Possibly. Our database lists Pittsboro 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 Pittsboro Police Department encrypt their radio?
Departments typically point to officer safety and operational security. Neither claim tends to come with evidence specific to Hendricks 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 Hendricks County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes. Whoever made this call for Pittsboro Police Department 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 Pittsboro Police Department encryption?
Ask for the paperwork first — the policy that authorised encryption for Pittsboro Police Department, 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 Hendricks County with you.