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Is it illegal to have a police radio scanner and listen to the cops?

Jun 09, 2009 by gnarlykid | Posted in Law & Ethics

Question: I was contemplative about buying a police radio scanner so that i could hear what the police are saying in my city. But im wondering if having one is felonious or if listenting to the cops is illegal. So if i were to get pulled over and the cop saw that i had a police scanner

Answer: Yes it's rightful most of the time but depends on the jurisdcition.

For example in some jurisdcitions is forbidden to use them in the car. In some jurisdiction you can't buy one if you have criminal record. And using it during a crime is also proscribed. Also

me | Jun 09, 2009


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