New Orleans Emergency Medical Services
Orleans, Louisiana
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
View 7 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29656 | 36-REG-OEP1 | New Orleans Regional OEP 1 | Mixed |
| 29657 | 36-REG-OEP2 | New Orleans Regional OEP 2 | Mixed |
| 21583 | 23-NIPD DISP 1 | New Iberia Police Dispatch 1 | Encrypted |
| 8639 | IRS-NOLA GRP1 | Internal Revenue Service - New Orleans 1 | Encrypted |
| 8640 | IRS-NOLA GRP2 | Internal Revenue Service - New Orleans 2 | Encrypted |
| 8641 | IRS-NOLA GRP3 | Internal Revenue Service - New Orleans 3 | Encrypted |
| 8642 | IRS-NOLA GRP4 | Internal Revenue Service - New Orleans 4 | Encrypted |
Verification Status
We don't yet have per-talkgroup data for New Orleans Emergency Medical Services 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 New Orleans Emergency Medical Services 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.
Orleans County Context
Orleans County is a mixed picture: 2 of 4 agencies we track here are fully encrypted (50%), which means some neighboring departments are still audible on a scanner.
See every agency we track in Orleans County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
This agency is listed as encrypting some communications while leaving others open. The per-channel breakdown is unverified — check RadioReference for current status.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New Orleans Emergency Medical Services radio encrypted?
New Orleans Emergency Medical Services is listed in our records with P25 ADP encryption — a listing we haven't yet verified against live talkgroup data. This agency is listed as encrypting some communications while leaving others open. The per-channel breakdown is unverified — check RadioReference for current status.
Can I listen to New Orleans Emergency Medical Services on a police scanner?
Possibly. Our database lists New Orleans Emergency Medical Services 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 New Orleans Emergency Medical Services encrypt their radio?
Departments typically point to officer safety and operational security. Neither claim tends to come with evidence specific to Orleans County; what's verifiable is what's lost — journalists can't monitor emergency medical services activity in real time, and coordination with agencies that stay unencrypted gets harder.
Can Orleans County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes. Whoever made this call for New Orleans Emergency Medical Services can also unmake it; there's no technical lock-in. The approach that has worked elsewhere combines public-records requests, direct council pressure, and a coordinated local coalition.
What can I do about New Orleans Emergency Medical Services encryption?
Start local: show up when Orleans County officials discuss the budget for New Orleans Emergency Medical Services, 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.