Police Department Partially Encrypted
Houma Police Department
Terrebonne, Louisiana
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope All operations except dispatch
Technical Details P25 AES-256
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Jan 2, 2026 Moderate confidence
17 Total Talkgroups
12 Encrypted
1 Mixed
4 Unencrypted
74% Encrypted
Radio System: Louisiana Wireless Information Network (LWIN)
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 |
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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