Police Department Fully Encrypted
New Orleans Police Department
Orleans, Louisiana
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope All Operations and Talkgroups
Technical Details P25 AES-256
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Mar 6, 2026 Moderate confidence
45 Total Talkgroups
5 Encrypted
2 Mixed
38 Unencrypted
13% Encrypted
Radio System: Port of New Orleans, Entergy, Louisiana Wireless Information Network (LWIN)
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 |
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
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