The following incidents in the news highlight the use of radio scanners for criminal activity, and in some instances, helping the community.
+ Teen Impersonating Police Officer Back in Custody
Matthew Scheidt, 18, is back in Miami-Dade County Jail after police said they accidentally released him from the county jail. Authorities said they originally arrested Scheidt after they found him with an officer's badge, T-shirts and several weapons. "Several other items were found in the vehicle, to include an Osceola County badge, several T-shirts from the same county, one that said 'Sheriff's Deputy' on it, as well as a Taser," Read more...
+ Albany Man Arrested After Using Scanner App
Mann, Officer Michael Geraci, immediately recognized him as being the individual who was responding to police calls in the Center Square neighborhood over the past several months. Read more...
+ Flint Residents Use Scanners/Facebook to Watch Out for Community
Twenty-fours hours a day, seven days a week, a group of Flint area citizens are posting scanner traffic to Facebook. "Anytime anyone does something about what's going on in their neighborhood I say good for them, more power to them . It's all a big plus," said Flint Police Capt. Tim Johnson. Capt. Johnson says while scanner traffic may not always be accurate, getting information out helps. "The more information that is out there and the better stream of information that flows, the better for the community, the better for police and the worse it is for criminals," said Capt. Johnson. Read more...
+ Civilian Hears About Manhunt on iPhone App; Tackles and Restrains Suspect
He used a police scanner iPhone app to listen in to what was happening and learned that Ohio County Sheriff's Deputies were searching for a burglary suspect in a wooded area. The combination of a keen eye, quick thinking and technological savvy led to a civilian finding, tricking and restraining a burglary suspect. Read more...
+ Charlotte City Council Votes on DNC Convention Security Rules
Charlotte City Council members have approved new security rules to prevent violent protests during the upcoming Democratic National Convention. Among the many items prohibited for security reasons are police scanners. Read more...
That's it for now. Till next time, stay safe and happy scanning!
-RF
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