Police Department Partially Encrypted
Baker Police Department
East Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope Most Operations
Technical Details P25 AES-256
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Jan 2, 2026 Moderate confidence
15 Total Talkgroups
6 Encrypted
3 Mixed
6 Unencrypted
50% Encrypted
Radio System: Louisiana Wireless Information Network (LWIN)
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 |
What This Means
This agency encrypts some of their communications while leaving others open. Specific channels or operations are encrypted.
Impact on Transparency
- Journalists cannot monitor police activity for breaking news or investigative reporting
- Community members cannot track police response to incidents in their neighborhood
- Researchers cannot study police communication patterns and response times
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