Kenner Police Department
Jefferson, Louisiana
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
View 23 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27908 | 26-KPD TALK | Police Talk | Encrypted |
| 27902 | 26-KPD TRFC | Police Traffic | Encrypted |
| 27903 | 26-KPD CIDT | Police CID Tactical | Encrypted |
| 27904 | 26-KPD NIST | Police NIS Tactical | Encrypted |
| 27910 | 26-KPD NCIC | Police Information | Encrypted |
| 27909 | 26-KPD PAT 2 | Police Patrol 2 | Encrypted |
| 23518 | 57-KPD-2 | Kaplan Police - Alternate | Encrypted |
| 27914 | 26-KPD Maint | Police Maintenance | Encrypted |
| 27915 | 26-KPD MCP1 | Police MCP1 | Encrypted |
| 27916 | 26-KPD MCP2 | Police MCP2 | Encrypted |
| 27917 | 26-KPD MCP3 | Police MCP3 | Encrypted |
| 27918 | 26-KPD COM1 | Police COM1 | Encrypted |
| 27924 | 26-KPD SRO | Police School Resource | Encrypted |
| 27905 | 26-KPD-SWAT1 | Police SWAT 1 | Encrypted |
| 27906 | 26-KPD-SWAT2 | Police SWAT 2 | Encrypted |
| 27907 | 26-KPD-SWAT3 | Police SWAT 3 | Encrypted |
| 27911 | 26-KPD-ADMIN | Police Admin | Encrypted |
| 27912 | 26-KPD-JAIL | Police Jail | Encrypted |
| 27913 | 26-KPD-RESCUE | Police Rescue | Encrypted |
| 27919 | 26-KPD CID | Police CID | Encrypted |
| 27920 | 26-KPD IAD | Police IAD | Encrypted |
| 27921 | 26-KPD NIS | Police NIS | Encrypted |
| 27901 | 26-KPD DISP | Police Dispatch | Encrypted |
Verification Status
We don't yet have per-talkgroup data for Kenner 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 Kenner 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.
Jefferson County Context
Kenner Police Department isn't an outlier here: 4 of the 4 public-safety agencies we track in Jefferson County are fully encrypted (100%), so most departments nearby have made the same move.
See every agency we track in Jefferson County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
Our records list every channel this agency runs as encrypted, including day-to-day dispatch. That listing hasn't been verified against live talkgroup data, so confirm it at RadioReference before relying on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kenner Police Department radio encrypted?
Our database lists Kenner Police Department as using P25 AES-256 encryption, though this listing is unverified. Our records list every channel this agency runs as encrypted, including day-to-day dispatch. That listing hasn't been verified against live talkgroup data, so confirm it at RadioReference before relying on it.
Can I listen to Kenner Police Department on a police scanner?
Likely not, if the listing is accurate: our database lists Kenner Police Department as fully encrypted using P25 AES-256, which no consumer scanner can decode. The listing is unverified — check the live RadioReference database for current status.
Why do agencies like Kenner Police Department encrypt their radio?
Agencies cite officer safety and operational security. Those are assertions rather than findings — no local evidence is typically produced — while the effects are concrete and land straight away on anyone who relied on hearing Kenner Police Department to know what was happening nearby.
Can Jefferson County reverse the encryption decision?
Nothing technical prevents it. Kenner 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 Kenner Police Department encryption?
File a FOIA request for Kenner Police Department's radio recordings and encryption-decision paperwork, then show up to speak at a council or commission meeting. Find other residents or journalists in Jefferson County who want the same access — state legislation requiring public radio access is the longer-term fix, but organized local pressure is what usually moves the needle first.