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 don't yet have per-talkgroup data for Terre Haute Housing Authority from the RadioReference API. The encryption scope and type above come from the RadioReference Wiki, which is community-maintained rather than independently confirmed channel-by-channel. Our automated matching put this at high confidence (99%) based on how closely the wiki listing matches this agency's name and county.
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
Terre Haute Housing Authority isn't an outlier here: 4 of the 6 public-safety agencies we track in Vigo County are fully encrypted (67%), so most departments nearby have made the same move.
See every agency we track in Vigo County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
This agency is listed in our database as encrypting all of its radio communications, including routine dispatch. The listing is unverified — confirm current status on the live RadioReference database.
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 in our database as encrypting all of its radio communications, including routine dispatch. The listing is unverified — confirm current status on the live RadioReference database.
Can I listen to Terre Haute Housing Authority on a police scanner?
Likely not, if the listing is accurate: our database lists Terre Haute Housing Authority as fully encrypted using MOTOTRBO, which no consumer scanner can decode. The listing is unverified — check the live RadioReference database for current 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.