Police Department Fully Encrypted

Golden Meadow Police Department

Lafayette, Louisiana

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Encryption Details

Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope All Operations
Technical Details P25 AES-256

Verified Talkgroup Data

Verified Mar 6, 2026 Low confidence
4 Total Talkgroups
4 Encrypted
0 Unencrypted
100% Encrypted
Radio System: Louisiana Wireless Information Network (LWIN)
View 4 talkgroups
DEC Alpha Tag Description Status
33564 30-GMPD PTRL Golden Meadow Police Patrol Encrypted
33565 30-GMPD SPEC1 Golden Meadow Police Special Ops Encrypted
33563 30-GMPD OPS Golden Meadow Police Operations Encrypted
33566 30-GMPD TAC1 Golden Meadow Police Tactical 1 Encrypted

What This Means

This agency encrypts all of their radio communications, including routine dispatch. The public, journalists, and even other first responders cannot monitor their activities.

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
  • Other first responders may face interoperability challenges during emergencies
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