Baker Police Department
East Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
View 9 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17133 | 17-BAKER PD HQ | Police - Headquarters | Mixed |
| 17134 | 17-BAKER PD TALK | Police - Uniform Talk | Encrypted |
| 17135 | 17-BAKER PD SUPV | Police - Supervisors | Encrypted |
| 17128 | 17-BAKER PD RD | Police - RD | Mixed |
| 17129 | 17-BAKER PD SE | Police - SE | Mixed |
| 17130 | 17-BAKER PD NARC | Police - Narcotics | Encrypted |
| 17131 | 17-BAKER PD ADM | Police - Adminstration | Encrypted |
| 17132 | 17-BAKER PD DET | Police - Detectives | Encrypted |
| 17136 | 17-BAKER PD TRAF | Police - Traffic | Encrypted |
Verification Status
We do have per-talkgroup data for Baker 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 Baker 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.
East Baton Rouge County Context
Of the 3 public-safety agencies we track in East Baton Rouge County, Baker Police Department is currently the only one we have flagged as encrypted.
See every agency we track in East Baton Rouge County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
Our records list a mix here: some talkgroups encrypted, others not. The listing is unverified, so confirm what is audible at RadioReference.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Baker Police Department radio encrypted?
Our database lists Baker Police Department as using P25 AES-256 encryption, though this listing is unverified. Our records list a mix here: some talkgroups encrypted, others not. The listing is unverified, so confirm what is audible at RadioReference.
Can I listen to Baker Police Department on a police scanner?
Possibly. Our database lists Baker 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 Baker Police Department encrypt their radio?
The reasons offered are almost always the same two: officer safety and operational security. Whether either was tested against a real East Baton Rouge County incident is rarely part of the public record, whereas the consequences are easy to observe — no real-time accountability, and neighbouring agencies still in the clear left working around the gap.
Can East Baton Rouge County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes — nothing about the underlying radio technology forces this. It's a decision East Baton Rouge County officials made and can revisit, and other communities have pushed departments back toward open channels through sustained council pressure and coalition-building.
What can I do about Baker Police Department encryption?
Three things carry weight, in this order: a public-records request for Baker Police Department's encryption policy and radio recordings, a turn at the microphone during East Baton Rouge County budget discussions, and finding the other people locally already asking the same question. Individually these are easy to deflect; together they are not.