Kaplan Police Department
Vermillion, Louisiana
How we verified this
As of August 2026 RadioReference lists Kaplan Police dispatch in the clear and only its alternate channel encrypted — "23517 | 57-KPD-1 | Kaplan Police - Dispatch" is plain "D" while "23518 | 57-KPD-2 | Kaplan Police - Alternate" is marked "D Enc".
Encryption Details
Vermillion County Context
Vermillion County is a mixed picture: 1 of 3 agencies we track here are fully encrypted (33%), which means some neighboring departments are still audible on a scanner.
See every agency we track in Vermillion County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
A subset of this department's talkgroups are encrypted rather than the whole system. Everything outside that subset may still be audible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kaplan Police Department radio encrypted?
Yes. Kaplan Police Department uses P25 AES-256 encryption. A subset of this department's talkgroups are encrypted rather than the whole system. Everything outside that subset may still be audible.
Can I listen to Kaplan Police Department on a police scanner?
Partially. Kaplan Police Department encrypts specific talkgroups rather than the whole system, so some channels may still be accessible. Check RadioReference for specific talkgroup status.
Why did Kaplan Police Department encrypt their radio?
The reasons offered are almost always the same two: officer safety and operational security. Whether either was tested against a real Vermillion County incident is rarely part of the public record, whereas the consequences are easy to observe — no real-time accountability, and neighbouring agencies still in the clear left working around the gap.
Can Vermillion County reverse the encryption decision?
Nothing technical prevents it. Kaplan Police Department operates encrypted because someone decided it should, and decisions of that kind get revisited when councils hear sustained, organised pressure rather than isolated complaints.
What can I do about Kaplan Police Department encryption?
Three things carry weight, in this order: a public-records request for Kaplan Police Department's encryption policy and radio recordings, a turn at the microphone during Vermillion County budget discussions, and finding the other people locally already asking the same question. Individually these are easy to deflect; together they are not.