Police Department Fully Encrypted
Iowa Police
Calcasieu, Louisiana
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope All Operations
Technical Details P25 AES-256
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Jan 2, 2026 Moderate confidence
12 Total Talkgroups
6 Encrypted
2 Mixed
4 Unencrypted
58% Encrypted
Radio System: Louisiana Wireless Information Network (LWIN)
View 8 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27843 | 26-GIPD DISP | Police Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 14446 | 10-IPD PAT1 | Iowa Police - Patrol 1 | Encrypted |
| 14221 | 10-IVFD DISP | Iowa Volunteer Fire Department - Dispatch | Mixed |
| 14222 | 10-IVFD FG1 | Iowa Volunteer Fire Department - Fireground 1 | Mixed |
| 14447 | 10-IPD PAT2 | Iowa Police - Patrol 2 | Encrypted |
| 21583 | 23-NIPD DISP 1 | New Iberia Police Dispatch 1 | Encrypted |
| 27845 | 26-GIPD-TALK | Police Talk | Encrypted |
| 27844 | 26-GIPD-SPEC | Police Special | 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
Take Action
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