New Orleans Police Department
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 do have per-talkgroup data for New Orleans 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 New Orleans 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.
Orleans County Context
Orleans County is a mixed picture: 1 of 4 agencies we track here are fully encrypted (25%), 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
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 New Orleans Police Department radio encrypted?
Our database lists New Orleans 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 New Orleans Police Department on a police scanner?
Possibly. Our database lists New Orleans 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 New Orleans 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 New Orleans Police Department to know what was happening nearby.
Can Orleans County reverse the encryption decision?
Nothing technical prevents it. New Orleans 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 New Orleans Police Department encryption?
Put the question to whoever signs off on New Orleans 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 Orleans County so the ask arrives as a group rather than a one-off.