GSPD said:I believe the city of Rochester NY also has a law on the books that makes it illegal to use/operate a portable scanner on the streets. I think that includes monitoring fire frequencies also.
crescentstar69 said:I'm sure this will draw some fire, but it seems to me New York has some ridiculous laws. I was warned years ago as I was preparing for a NYC vacation not to even think about carrying my weapon off duty. ( I was full time LE ) I would supposedly be arrested, cop or no cop.
I also understand a civilian can't have pepper spray or stun guns. Why so anti self defense? As a cop, I used to tell people the truth. You are responsible for your own safety. The police cannot, and will not, be everywhere to protect you. We usually arrive after the the damage is done to clean up the mess.
Seems criminals have easy pickings in areas where they know people can't legally protect themselves.
PJH said:It will be dependant on the person who stops you and what kind of interaction you and the officer has (and the violation that you are stopped for).
Legally, you are required to get a permit from the chief law enforcement officer of the town(s) you will be traveling too. Usually a permit from the sheriff's office will suffice for the entire county. If your involved in fire/ems there is a very high chance that there will not be a problem. However, I know of such folks in NYS who have been questioned by LEO's at checkpoints, traffic stops and similar situations..and not all positive. You will find more hassle (generally) in the more populated/metro areas of the state than in the boonies where fire/ems work very well with the LE and helps each other out.
So in short.... Unless your a FCC licensed ham or have a permit, its illegal no matter who you belong to. End of story.
Your milage will vary.
NYS has given tickets to hams operating their two-way radio under the cellphone distraction law. Initally those convictions have/had not been tossed. Ones getting them now are typically thrown out at court. Again, milage varies by justice court, traffic court, and all the other many courts that NY has.
PJH said:It will be dependant on the person who stops you and what kind of interaction you and the officer has (and the violation that you are stopped for).
Legally, you are required to get a permit from the chief law enforcement officer of the town(s) you will be traveling too. Usually a permit from the sheriff's office will suffice for the entire county. If your involved in fire/ems there is a very high chance that there will not be a problem. You will find more hassle (generally) in the more populated/metro areas of the state than in the boonies where fire/ems work very well with the LE and helps each other out.
wduda152 said:Not necessarily true. The county in upstate NY I used to live in generally had a good repertoire with the local sheriff's department, yet they would bust balls about having scanners and radios in POVs, as well as running a combination of blue and amber in the rear or white up front.
wduda152 said:Not necessarily true. The county in upstate NY I used to live in generally had a good repertoire with the local sheriff's department, yet they would bust balls about having scanners and radios in POVs, as well as running a combination of blue and amber in the rear or white up front.