Thibodaux Police Department
Lafourche, Louisiana
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
View 9 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33596 | 30-TPD-DISP | Police Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 33597 | 30-TPD TALK | Police Talk | Encrypted |
| 33598 | 30-TPD PRVT | Police Private | Encrypted |
| 33599 | 30-TPD NARC | Police Narcotics | Encrypted |
| 33600 | 30-TPD SWAT | Police SWAT Team | Encrypted |
| 33601 | 30-TPD CID1 | Police CID 1 | Encrypted |
| 33602 | 30-TPD CID2 | Police CID 2 | Encrypted |
| 33603 | 30-TPD SUPV | Police Supervisors | Encrypted |
| 33604 | 30-TPD ADMIN | Police Administration | Encrypted |
Verification Status
We do have per-talkgroup data for Thibodaux 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 Thibodaux 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.
Lafourche County Context
Of the 2 public-safety agencies we track in Lafourche County, Thibodaux Police Department is currently the only one we have flagged as encrypted.
See every agency we track in Lafourche 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 Thibodaux Police Department radio encrypted?
Thibodaux Police Department is listed in our records with P25 AES-256 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 Thibodaux Police Department on a police scanner?
Possibly. Our database lists Thibodaux 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 Thibodaux Police Department encrypt their radio?
Officer safety and operational security are the reasons agencies give. What rarely comes with that explanation is Lafourche County-specific evidence that open communications ever caused a problem, while the loss of public oversight and the friction with still-unencrypted neighboring agencies are both immediate and real.
Can Lafourche County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes. Whoever made this call for Thibodaux Police Department 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 Thibodaux Police Department encryption?
Contact the officials who oversee Thibodaux Police Department's budget directly and ask why full encryption was chosen over partial alternatives. Pair that with a FOIA request for recordings and policy records, and look for an existing coalition in Lafourche County, or start one, since agencies respond differently to organized, sustained pressure than to individual complaints.