Can I listen to Houma Police Department on a police scanner?

Partially. Houma Police Department encrypts all operations except dispatch, but some channels may still be accessible. Check RadioReference for specific talkgroup status.

Why did Houma Police Department encrypt their radio?

Police departments typically cite officer safety and operational security as reasons for encryption. However, encryption also eliminates public oversight, prevents journalists from monitoring police activity, and can harm emergency coordination with other agencies.

Can Terrebonne County reverse the encryption decision?

Yes. Encryption is a policy choice, not a technical requirement. Multiple communities have successfully reversed encryption decisions through public pressure, city council advocacy, and coalition building. See our guide on fighting encryption for specific strategies.

What can I do about Houma Police Department encryption?

You can: 1) Contact your local elected officials to express concerns, 2) Attend city council meetings during budget discussions, 3) File FOIA requests for radio recordings, 4) Join or build a local coalition advocating for transparency, 5) Support legislation requiring public access to police communications.

Police Department Partially Encrypted

Houma Police Department

Q: Is Houma Police Department radio encrypted?

Yes. Houma Police Department uses P25 AES-256 encryption. This agency encrypts some of their communications while leaving others open. Specific channels or operations are encrypted.

Terrebonne, Louisiana

Encryption Details

Encryption Type P25 AES-256

Scope All operations except dispatch

Technical Details P25 AES-256

Verified Talkgroup Data

Verified Mar 6, 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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