Terre Haute Housing Authority
Vigo, Indiana
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
View 3 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21603 | LL EMS TH Tac | Terre Haute Tactical | Mixed |
| 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 Terre Haute Housing Authority 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 Terre Haute Housing Authority 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.
Vigo County Context
Of the 6 public-safety agencies we track in Vigo County, Terre Haute Housing Authority is currently the only one we have flagged as encrypted.
See every agency we track in Vigo 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 Terre Haute Housing Authority radio encrypted?
Terre Haute Housing Authority is listed in our records with MOTOTRBO 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 Terre Haute Housing Authority on a police scanner?
Possibly. Our database lists Terre Haute Housing Authority 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 Terre Haute Housing Authority encrypt their radio?
Departments typically point to officer safety and operational security. Neither claim tends to come with evidence specific to Vigo County; what's verifiable is what's lost — journalists can't monitor other agency activity in real time, and coordination with agencies that stay unencrypted gets harder.
Can Vigo County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes. Encryption is a policy choice made by department leadership or elected officials, not a technical requirement, so it can be reversed the same way. Public pressure, city council advocacy, and organized local coalitions have reversed encryption decisions elsewhere.
What can I do about Terre Haute Housing Authority encryption?
Ask for the paperwork first — the policy that authorised encryption for Terre Haute Housing Authority, 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 Vigo County with you.