Madisonville 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 Madisonville 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 Madisonville 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, Madisonville 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 Madisonville Police Department radio encrypted?
Our database lists Madisonville 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 Madisonville Police Department on a police scanner?
Possibly. Our database lists Madisonville 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 Madisonville 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 Madisonville Police Department to know what was happening nearby.
Can St. Tammany County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes — nothing about the underlying radio technology forces this. It's a decision St. Tammany County officials made and can revisit, and other communities have pushed departments back toward open channels through sustained council pressure and coalition-building.
What can I do about Madisonville Police Department encryption?
Put the question to whoever signs off on Madisonville Police Department's radio budget: why full encryption rather than a delayed feed or tactical-only channels? File for the recordings and the decision documents alongside it, and link up with neighbours and local reporters in St. Tammany County so the ask arrives as a group rather than a one-off.