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Old 12-15-2011, 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by njbchbum View Post
posh - police used to talk on walkie talkies and/or cb radios - cell phones are just the continuing upgrade in technology.

and radio use IS distracting - especially when the occupant has the volume turned up loud enough to prevent them from hearing warning honks from other drivers or emergency sirens!
I know NJ. The Sheriff's Office here issues cells to the Deputies and Blackberrys to the Investigators. Cell conversation can't be picked up on scanners like the radio traffic. My point is....... they going to ban LEO from using cells while driving? I'd bet not in Virginia with it's strong Sheriff's Association and powerful Commonwealth Attorney lobby.