Sheriffs Dispatch, or not??

[KG6JTU]

No, because listening to FD can't help those breaking the law.

What about arsonists or pyromaniacs? I imagine they'd find a use for live FD feeds in the course of committing their crimes and such. The former for getting away from the scene of their crime, the latter for finding fires (or whatever it is that they're into).

 

[KE4RWS]

:roll::roll::roll::roll:

 

[rdale]

What about arsonists or pyromaniacs?

As soon as you hear of that happening, post it here and I'll be the first to apologize.

Until then, I'll consider that story whacked.

 

[zerg901]

Scanner Freaks! - Page 3

2006 Tyler Texas - scannerist bags 2 guys who shot cop

What if taking down the scanner feed prevents someone from saving a cops life?

 

[rdale]

Funny stuff...

 

[dunagan]

I think this incident was a rare occurance. I think VERY FEW criminals (THUGS) are listening to the app on their phone. After the crime is committed they are simply just trying to get away. This feed is going to do little to help them and they already know the police are coming at them from all directions. I am in my truck most of the day in high crime areas and often listen so that I can be the eyes and ears to dispatch if I see something that needs to be reported. We know the police can't be everywhere and it takes people like us to take advantage of the technology that we have available and help combat crime. David Dunagan, D&D Properties

 

[rdale]

I think this incident was a rare occurance.

It's not, you can search the forum for more example.

After the crime is committed they are simply just trying to get away. This feed is going to do little to help them and they already know the police are coming at them from all directions.

Again, that's not true. The criminals were in a LARGE park/wooded area with plenty of exits that weren't able to be covered by deputies. All they had to do was listen for them to point out where they are, and they knew where the deputies aren't. That makes an escape much easier. Had K9 not been involved, I think the outcome could easily have been different.

 

[KG6JTU]

As soon as you hear of that happening, post it here and I'll be the first to apologize.

Until then, I'll consider that story ********* (censored personal attack).

Here you go: Former Wymore firefighter faces three felonies in arson case and another Business | Suspect Arrested In Arson Spree -- Lynnwood-Area Man Linked To 40 Fires | Seattle Times Newspaper

Hope this helps. If you need more, I can continue googling, I just grabbed the first two i saw in the results.

 

[rdale]

Nothing about using a scanner to evade detection...

 

[KG6JTU]

Nothing about using a scanner to evade detection...

Seriously?
From the first article:

He made his initial appearance Tuesday on three charges of felony arson, plus a misdemeanor for allegedly using a police scanner to evade the law.

Second article... use ctrl-f. type in "scanner"

 

[KG6JTU]

Nothing about using a scanner to evade detection...

Another one: Tech student indicted in arson case - CollegiateTimes.com

Again, use ctrl-f (or command-f if you're on a mac) and type in "scanner" if you need to get straight to the relevant part of the article.

 

[scannerfreak]

Alright guys, If you want to continue this, take it to the tavern.

http://forums.radioreference.com/ra...ive-audio-feeds-scanners-wait-encryption.html