Spongebob
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You know to bring a camera and voice recorder, not to mention your gun and holster, but have you thought about carrying a scanner radio?
Imagine knowing 7 to 10 minutes ahead of time if the police are coming to harass you for your lawful carry of a firearm.
I just don't want anybody to think I'm trying to "impersonate an officer".
You wouldn't believe how much crazy stuff is constantly happening in Milwaukee. Trust me, if you listen to a scanner radio, you will quickly realize that you should never go about unarmed. On a typical night there are several "man with a gun", "shots fired", "armed robbery", "home invasion", and "fight" calls.
Another enlightening thing about owning a scanner is that you realize just how long it takes police to respond. Even to something like "shots fired". Do you really want to be stuck waiting while they figure out who is going to be dispatched, then wait for them to drive over there, and hope they arrive in time? Most combat scenarios are over in less than one minute. The police are often only there in time to investigate a crime, not to stop it.
One more thing about owning a scanner that I think many people around here could benefit from: Respect for police. When you realize the things police have to encounter on a daily basis, I mean its just unreal. Every day for these brave men and women is an episode of "COPS". They really do lay it on the line EVERY day. The thing is that a few bad-apples ruin the image of police. Of course you're gonna remember the one or two cops that are jerks. Just like you remember the one or two mechanics, bosses, teachers, or bus drivers who are jerks. If you really truly respect the badge, I believe that shows through in your encounters with police, and it is mutually beneficial. Trust me. It works out better if you do your best to cooperate, even if you KNOW you're right. Be patient with the police. They deal with the bottom of the barrel, and do not know if you're a scumbag who wants to kill them, or just a citizen exercising a right. Help them as much as you're able to, without giving them evidence to use against you in court.
If anybody has any basic questions about scanner radios, you may PM me, or post it here. I am no expert, but know a lil bit.
Just something to think about that many people may have never considered.
You know to bring a camera and voice recorder, not to mention your gun and holster, but have you thought about carrying a scanner radio?
Imagine knowing 7 to 10 minutes ahead of time if the police are coming to harass you for your lawful carry of a firearm.
I just don't want anybody to think I'm trying to "impersonate an officer".
You wouldn't believe how much crazy stuff is constantly happening in Milwaukee. Trust me, if you listen to a scanner radio, you will quickly realize that you should never go about unarmed. On a typical night there are several "man with a gun", "shots fired", "armed robbery", "home invasion", and "fight" calls.
Another enlightening thing about owning a scanner is that you realize just how long it takes police to respond. Even to something like "shots fired". Do you really want to be stuck waiting while they figure out who is going to be dispatched, then wait for them to drive over there, and hope they arrive in time? Most combat scenarios are over in less than one minute. The police are often only there in time to investigate a crime, not to stop it.
One more thing about owning a scanner that I think many people around here could benefit from: Respect for police. When you realize the things police have to encounter on a daily basis, I mean its just unreal. Every day for these brave men and women is an episode of "COPS". They really do lay it on the line EVERY day. The thing is that a few bad-apples ruin the image of police. Of course you're gonna remember the one or two cops that are jerks. Just like you remember the one or two mechanics, bosses, teachers, or bus drivers who are jerks. If you really truly respect the badge, I believe that shows through in your encounters with police, and it is mutually beneficial. Trust me. It works out better if you do your best to cooperate, even if you KNOW you're right. Be patient with the police. They deal with the bottom of the barrel, and do not know if you're a scumbag who wants to kill them, or just a citizen exercising a right. Help them as much as you're able to, without giving them evidence to use against you in court.
If anybody has any basic questions about scanner radios, you may PM me, or post it here. I am no expert, but know a lil bit.
Just something to think about that many people may have never considered.