Houma Police Department
Terrebonne, Louisiana
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
View 13 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33016 | 55-HPD DISP1 | Houma Police Dispatch 1 | Mixed |
| 33017 | 55-HPD DISP2 | Houma Police Dispatch 2 | Encrypted |
| 33018 | 55-HPD TALK1 | Houma Police Talk 1 | Encrypted |
| 33019 | 55-HPD TALK2 | Houma Police Talk 2 | Encrypted |
| 33020 | 55-HPD SOPS1 | Houma Police Special Ops 1 | Encrypted |
| 33021 | 55-HPD SOPS2 | Houma Police Special Ops 2 | Encrypted |
| 33022 | 55-HPD NARC | Houma Police Narcotics | Encrypted |
| 33023 | 55-HPD SRO | Houma Police School Resouce Officers | Encrypted |
| 33024 | 55-HPD CID1 | Houma Police Detectives 1 | Encrypted |
| 33025 | 55-HPD CID2 | Houma Police Detectives 2 | Encrypted |
| 33026 | 55-HPD TRFFC | Houma Police Traffic | Encrypted |
| 33027 | 55-HPD SUPV | Houma Police Supervisors | Encrypted |
| 33028 | 55-HPD ADMIN | Houma Police Administration | Encrypted |
Verification Status
We don't yet have per-talkgroup data for Houma 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 Houma 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.
Terrebonne County Context
Of the 2 public-safety agencies we track in Terrebonne County, Houma Police Department is currently the only one we have flagged as encrypted.
See every agency we track in Terrebonne 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 Houma Police Department radio encrypted?
Houma Police Department is listed in our records with P25 AES-256 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 Houma Police Department on a police scanner?
Possibly. Our database lists Houma 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 Houma Police Department encrypt their radio?
Departments typically point to officer safety and operational security. Neither claim tends to come with evidence specific to Terrebonne 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 Terrebonne 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 Houma Police Department encryption?
Ask for the paperwork first — the policy that authorised encryption for Houma 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 Terrebonne County with you.