Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparednes
Statewide, Louisiana
How we verified this
As of August 2026 GOHSEP's LWIN traffic is split: RadioReference lists the nine regional talkgroups and "42009 | GOHSEP-CMD | Command" in the clear, while the eight operations and response channels "42010 | OEP-OPS1" through "42017 | OEP-RS4" are marked "D enc".
Encryption Details
What This Means
Encryption applies to named channels here, not across the board. Everything outside those specific talkgroups can still be received.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparednes radio encrypted?
Yes — Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparednes's radio system runs on P25 AES-256 encryption. Encryption applies to named channels here, not across the board. Everything outside those specific talkgroups can still be received.
Can I listen to Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparednes on a police scanner?
Partially. Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparednes encrypts specific talkgroups rather than the whole system, so some channels may still be accessible. Check RadioReference for specific talkgroup status.
Why did Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparednes encrypt their radio?
Ask why, and the answer is usually officer safety, sometimes operational security. What is harder to obtain is any documented case in Statewide County where an open channel caused harm. The costs need no such documentation: reporting on federal agency response slows down, and mutual-aid coordination gets more awkward, immediately.
Can Statewide 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 Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparednes encryption?
Start local: show up when Statewide County officials discuss the budget for Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparednes, and ask specifically why full encryption was chosen over a delayed feed or tactical-only approach. File a FOIA request for recordings or policy documents, and connect with others nearby who want the same information — a coordinated ask carries more weight than an individual one.