Slidell Police Department
St. Tammany, Louisiana
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
View 22 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35000 | Slidell PD BU A | Police Ch. A Backup | Encrypted |
| 35001 | Slidell PD BU B | Police Ch. B Backup | Encrypted |
| 14159 | 10-SPD COM1 | Sulphur Police - Com 1 | Encrypted |
| 14160 | 10-SPD COM2 | Sulphur Police - Com 2 | Encrypted |
| 14161 | 10-SPD COM3 | Sulphur Police - Com 3 | Encrypted |
| 14162 | 10-SPD TRNG | Sulphur Police - Training | Encrypted |
| 14163 | 10-SPD DET | Sulphur Police - Detectives | Encrypted |
| 14164 | 10-SPD NARC1 | Sulphur Police - Narcotics 1 | Encrypted |
| 14165 | 10-SPD NARC2 | Sulphur Police - Narcotics 2 | Encrypted |
| 14166 | 10-SPD SRT1 | Sulphur Police - SRT Common | Encrypted |
| 14167 | 10-SPD SNIPE | Sulphur Police - SRT Sniper | Encrypted |
| 14168 | 10-SPD HNT | Sulphur Police - SRT Hostage Negotiators | Encrypted |
| 14169 | 10-SPD INV | Sulphur Police - Investigations | Encrypted |
| 14170 | 10-SPD JAIL | Sulphur Police - Jail | Encrypted |
| 14171 | 10-SPD EVNT | Sulphur Police - Event | Encrypted |
| 34637 | Slidell PD Emerg | Police Emergency | Encrypted |
| 35146 | Slidell PD 1 | Police 1 | Encrypted |
| 35147 | Slidell PD 2 | Police 2 | Encrypted |
| 35148 | Slidell PD 3 | Police 3 | Encrypted |
| 35149 | Slidell PD 4 | Police 4 | Encrypted |
| 35150 | Slidell PD 5 | Police 5 | Encrypted |
| 35151 | Slidell PD 6 | Police 6 | Encrypted |
Verification Status
We do have per-talkgroup data for Slidell 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 Slidell 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, Slidell 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 Slidell Police Department radio encrypted?
Our database lists Slidell 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 Slidell Police Department on a police scanner?
Possibly. Our database lists Slidell 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 Slidell Police Department encrypt their radio?
The standard justification nationwide is officer safety and operational security, regardless of whether a documented local incident ever required it. The tradeoff that follows is consistent too: public oversight drops, and reporters lose the ability to track police department response as it happens.
Can St. Tammany County reverse the encryption decision?
It can. The radios support open and encrypted operation equally well, so this is a configuration and a policy, not a constraint — and policies set by St. Tammany County officials are policies those officials can revisit when constituents press for it.
What can I do about Slidell Police Department encryption?
Put the question to whoever signs off on Slidell 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.