Posted: 6/17/2007 8:18:02 AM EDT
Yesterday, I had a radio on, and low and behold, comes this voice giving a guys full name, address, DOB, NDL and SS#.  Geez, wish I had a pencil and paper at that time. Oh, what was I listening too??? Metro NE !! Geez, with all the warnings of ID Theft, dont do this; dont do that, here comes this across the airwaves for anyone to hear. Hmmm.. is that normal?? |
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Been doing it since the dawn of the Police radio. There are times when we don't have access to a Patrol vehicle's MCT or laptop, and we need to know who we're dealing with. As of next year, Police band scanners may be a thing of the past, as the new system may be encrypted from what I'm hearing. |
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Don't know what to tell ya, bud.... It's just the way it is. We HAVE to know who we're dealing with. Keep your scanner on channel 1, listen for the times dispatch comes back with "Are you clear info?" and think of the hair raising on the back of that Cop's neck, and wonder if that info may save his life. It has before, I guarantee it. |
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To clarify this situation, this was an Eviction of an apartment. Only crime maybe, non payment? I have in my many years listen to Public Service radio and this is the first time that I have ever heard all this info. From LA county to Seattle, first time, so I guess it is normal here, but still been here 9 years and that was a first. Course, I dont monitor 24/7, infact, I dont even have a Scanner!! Course, that is no dumber than people that use their SS# for their NDL license #!! I couldnt believe that option that was afforded me, when I applied for my first DL here.. Duhhh, NO THANK YOU !! |
