Police Department Fully Encrypted
Madenville Police Department
St. Tammany, Louisiana
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope All Operations
Technical Details P25 AES-256
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Mar 6, 2026 Moderate confidence
22 Total Talkgroups
8 Encrypted
5 Mixed
9 Unencrypted
48% Encrypted
Radio System: Louisiana Wireless Information Network (LWIN)
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 |
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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