Dec 2013
http://www.bradfordera.com/news/article_8bbd861e-62e3-11e3-a012-001a4bcf887a.html - scannerists help out in Elk County Pennsylvania - it is estimated that 75% of homes have scanners in this rural area - 75% of 911 dispatcher applicants have scanners also
http://www.broadcastify.com/listen/feed/15789 - scanner feed of Ohio State Police Post 52 allows local agencies to hear the State Police via MDTs or Smartphones
Scannerist wonders if crime is really down in Chicago - considering how busy the scanner is
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one family was in the basement with their scanner
keywords - openness - comfort in the face of death - community safety - preparedness - severe weather