http://technolog.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/05/23/6704362-police-on-radio-scanner-apps-thats-not-a-10-4
Yet again, things blow up. Your opinions? (Keep it civilized, this isn't a political thing, this is more of a personal idea.
My opinion: It shouldn't be against the law if it's being used normally, as they stated. I have one myself, that I use to monitor everything (Police, Fire, EMS, Air Medcom, Railroad, Public Works, etc) at home, but only use Fire (as that is what is permitted by our SOP's for the FD) when mobile, and Railroad when out trainspotting. I don't see how it could be improperly used unless there is enough evidence to proove the app was being used in addition to another crime. I like listening to police transmissions myself, kinda gives me an idea of what's going on today, and keeps me one step ahead of everyone else. I would NEVER think to use one to commit a crime, or anything of that sort. The laws are extremely vague, & should be discussed big time. Us normal people who like to just relax & listen and see what's going on, can't do that anymore thanks to some certain people...
Anyways, your thoughts?