Police Department Fully Encrypted
Sulphur Police Department
Calcasieu, Louisiana
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope All Operations
Technical Details P25 AES-256
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Mar 6, 2026 Moderate confidence
22 Total Talkgroups
13 Encrypted
9 Unencrypted
59% Encrypted
Radio System: Louisiana Wireless Information Network (LWIN)
View 13 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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
Take Action
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