Monroe Police Department
Ouachita, 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 don't yet have per-talkgroup data for Monroe 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 Monroe 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.
Ouachita County Context
Of the 2 public-safety agencies we track in Ouachita County, Monroe Police Department is currently the only one we have flagged as encrypted.
See every agency we track in Ouachita County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
This agency is listed as encrypting specific talkgroups or channels, with other communications possibly still audible. The listing is unverified — confirm at RadioReference.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Monroe Police Department radio encrypted?
Monroe Police Department is listed in our records with P25 AES-256 encryption — a listing we haven't yet verified against live talkgroup data. This agency is listed as encrypting specific talkgroups or channels, with other communications possibly still audible. The listing is unverified — confirm at RadioReference.
Can I listen to Monroe Police Department on a police scanner?
Possibly. Our database lists Monroe Police Department as encrypting specific talkgroups rather than the whole system, which would leave some channels accessible. The listing is unverified — check RadioReference for specific talkgroup status.
Why do agencies like Monroe Police Department encrypt their radio?
Departments typically point to officer safety and operational security. Neither claim tends to come with evidence specific to Ouachita County; what's verifiable is what's lost — journalists can't monitor police department activity in real time, and coordination with agencies that stay unencrypted gets harder.
Can Ouachita County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes, and some departments already have. Because encryption here is a choice rather than a technical necessity, the path back runs through the same people who chose it: budget hearings, records requests, and residents who keep asking in public.
What can I do about Monroe Police Department encryption?
Start local: show up when Ouachita County officials discuss the budget for Monroe Police Department, and ask specifically why full encryption was chosen over a delayed feed or tactical-only approach. File a FOIA request for recordings or policy documents, and connect with others nearby who want the same information — a coordinated ask carries more weight than an individual one.