Terre Haute Police Department
Vigo, Indiana
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
View 6 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21603 | LL EMS TH Tac | Terre Haute Tactical | Mixed |
| 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 don't yet have per-talkgroup data for Terre Haute Police Department 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 moderate confidence (70%) based on how closely the wiki listing matches this agency's name and county.
If you monitor Terre Haute 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.
Vigo County Context
Terre Haute Police Department 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 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 Police Department radio encrypted?
Terre Haute Police Department is listed in our records with P25 DES-OFB 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 Police Department on a police scanner?
Possibly. Our database lists Terre Haute 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 Terre Haute Police Department 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 police department activity in real time, and coordination with agencies that stay unencrypted gets harder.
Can Vigo County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes, and some departments already have. Because encryption here is a choice rather than a technical necessity, the path back runs through the same people who chose it: budget hearings, records requests, and residents who keep asking in public.
What can I do about Terre Haute Police Department encryption?
Ask for the paperwork first — the policy that authorised encryption for Terre Haute 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 Vigo County with you.