City of LaMarque
Galveston, Texas
How we verified this
As of August 2026 RadioReference flags La Marque Police 2 Dispatch, Police Administration and Police CID as encrypted on TxWARN while the La Marque Police 1 and Police Ch. 2 talkgroups and both fire channels are listed in the clear.
Encryption Details
Galveston County Context
City of LaMarque isn't an outlier here: 2 of the 3 public-safety agencies we track in Galveston County are fully encrypted (67%), so most departments nearby have made the same move.
See every agency we track in Galveston County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
This agency encrypts some of its communications while leaving others open. Which channels are affected depends on the operation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of LaMarque radio encrypted?
Yes — City of LaMarque's radio system runs on P25 AES-256 encryption. This agency encrypts some of its communications while leaving others open. Which channels are affected depends on the operation.
Can I listen to City of LaMarque on a police scanner?
Partially. City of LaMarque encrypts some of its talkgroups while leaving others open, so some channels may still be accessible. Check RadioReference for specific talkgroup status.
Why did City of LaMarque encrypt their radio?
Ask why, and the answer is usually officer safety, sometimes operational security. What is harder to obtain is any documented case in Galveston County where an open channel caused harm. The costs need no such documentation: reporting on other agency response slows down, and mutual-aid coordination gets more awkward, immediately.
Can Galveston County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes, and some departments already have. Because encryption here is a choice rather than a technical necessity, the path back runs through the same people who chose it: budget hearings, records requests, and residents who keep asking in public.
What can I do about City of LaMarque encryption?
Start local: show up when Galveston County officials discuss the budget for City of LaMarque, and ask specifically why full encryption was chosen over a delayed feed or tactical-only approach. File a FOIA request for recordings or policy documents, and connect with others nearby who want the same information — a coordinated ask carries more weight than an individual one.