Madenville Police Department
St. Tammany, Louisiana
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
View 13 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33564 | 30-GMPD PTRL | Golden Meadow Police Patrol | Encrypted |
| 33565 | 30-GMPD SPEC1 | Golden Meadow Police Special Ops | Encrypted |
| 33563 | 30-GMPD OPS | Golden Meadow Police Operations | Encrypted |
| 33566 | 30-GMPD TAC1 | Golden Meadow Police Tactical 1 | Encrypted |
| 53050 | 37-MPD1 MAIN DSP | Police - Patrol Dispatch (Ch 1) | Mixed |
| 53052 | 37-MPD3 SP UNITS | Police - Specialty Units (Ch 3) | Mixed |
| 53051 | 37-MPD2 TAC | Police - Patrol Tactical (Ch 2) | Mixed |
| 53153 | 37-MPD-TAC | Police - Tactical (SCU Use Normally) | Mixed |
| 34623 | STP-MPDISP | Police Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 34624 | STP-MPD2 | Police Ch 2 | Encrypted |
| 34625 | STP-MPD3 | Police Ch 3 | Encrypted |
| 34626 | STP-MPD4 | Police Ch 4 | Encrypted |
| 53150 | 37-MPD4 TALK | Police - Talk (Ch 4) | Mixed |
Verification Status
We do have per-talkgroup data for Madenville Police Department from the RadioReference API, and used it to set the encryption scope shown above — but no additional human-reviewed source (a live feed check or a dated news account) has been recorded for this record, so treat it as a data-quality correction rather than an independently confirmed verification. Check the live RadioReference database directly for current status.
If you monitor Madenville 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.
St. Tammany County Context
Of the 6 public-safety agencies we track in St. Tammany County, Madenville Police Department is currently the only one we have flagged as encrypted.
See every agency we track in St. Tammany County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
Our records list a mix here: some talkgroups encrypted, others not. The listing is unverified, so confirm what is audible at RadioReference.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Madenville Police Department radio encrypted?
Our database lists Madenville Police Department as using P25 AES-256 encryption, though this listing is unverified. Our records list a mix here: some talkgroups encrypted, others not. The listing is unverified, so confirm what is audible at RadioReference.
Can I listen to Madenville Police Department on a police scanner?
Possibly. Our database lists Madenville Police Department as encrypting some of its talkgroups while leaving others open, which would leave some channels accessible. The listing is unverified — check RadioReference for specific talkgroup status.
Why do agencies like Madenville 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 St. Tammany 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 St. Tammany County reverse the encryption decision?
Nothing technical prevents it. Madenville 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 Madenville Police Department encryption?
File a FOIA request for Madenville 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 St. Tammany 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.