SATURDAY OCTOBER 24th 2021 - Montgomery County MARYLAND - POLICE SCANNER TRAFFIC - OVERNIGHT

This is deliberately encoded in a very small video frame, so as to save bandwidth; the sound is mono. This is roughly 2100EDT-0945EDT overnight from 10/23/21 through 10/24/21

Montgomery County is a Maryland suburb that sits right on top of DC, with Prince Georges County to the side. 70% of the residents of Montgomery County either work in Local/State/Federal Government, or for one of the industries which support the governments of this region.

It is a melting pot of people, and a wide range of socioeconomic groups from literally all over the world; there is also a turnover of residency, in that many come to this region to work, and then retire elsewhere.

Being between three competing weather systems, it's always a guess what your Winter and Summer will be like.

The political climate is even more unpredictable, and this is one of the areas where people are extremely polarized by their ideology and politics.

The scanner traffic is to let you know what your typical Saturday Night can be in this area.

This is here for the purposes of commentary and discussion about what is newsworthy and topical. It is not monetized, as this is the public service work of police officers. It is presented herein for those who wish to hear the workings of this police department on a Saturday Night, without any interruption, commentary, graphics or pop-up ads.

For information purposes only. All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The views and comments you hear on this scanner traffic is that of the officers, dispatchers and support staff with radio access, and is not necessarily that of myself, this channel, rumble or the "held beliefs" of those who live in the jurisdiction they serve.

Remember that mobile use of scanners may be unlawful in your area, or require a permit. Those who wish to hear police traffic via scanner should consult legal counsel before purchase, so as to assure compliance with local laws. It's 100% legal to own a scanner. It's not legal for you to interfere in any way with law enforcement, or to use the information gleaned to advance criminal acts, evade authorities, or abet anything unlawful. To learn more about the lawful access to and use of radio scanners, please review the following:

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This information is courtesy of Scanner Master; while anyone can listen via the internet, a dedicated radio scanner will allow you to listen to the local first-responders, even when the power grid, cell towers and internet are all down. This is very helpful when you're sheltering in place, and need to know what's happening in your local area. Moreover, access to NOAA Weather alerts via the SAME network is a big plus.

Tossed into the bargain, you will be able to hear local amateur radio operators (hams), commercial companies, and even your local fire/rescue services, and much more.

DISCLAIMER: I am not affiliated with Scanner Master, nor do I have any contract, agreement or "finders fee" with them. I mention their company because they are very helpful to those who wish to learn about the use of a scanner, and selecting a make/model which is best for what you would wish to hear, and fits your budget. A radio scanner, like a good shortwave, can open you to a whole new world of communication, information and awareness.

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All About Police Scanners

What are scanners?
A scanner is a radio receiver that checks ("scans") many channels quickly to allow you to listen to two-way radio calls. Two-way radios, used by police, fire and others, use short transmissions that occur on thousands of radio channels.

There are many different types of scanners and it can get kind of confusing to decide the right one for you. Fortunately the experts at Scanner Master can help! Just call us at 1-800-SCANNER or email us and we can help you decide.

Another thing to remember is that once you buy a scanner you can learn more about how to use it as you go. Get the basics down now and learn about the more advanced features later if you wish. Whether the police scanner is for yourself, a relative or friend, the great thing about scanners is that you can use them at a basic level just to listen to your local agencies or one can immerse him or herself in the details of the scanner features and in the hobby and exploration of radio itself. A police scanner can be simply interesting and informative, entertaining or even provide you with a lifetime hobby if you so desire.

There are several factors to consider when picking the right scanner. We have boiled it down to 3 questions to simplify your choice:

Form Factor:
Do you want a desktop, portable or a scanner for your vehicle?

Type:
Do the communications you want to listen to use digital, analog, trunked or conventional radios? If you don't know call or email and we can look it up for you. This helps determine whether you need an advanced or basic scanner. (See the FAQ link below for more details on the types of scanners available.)

Features:
We have scanners that program by location, just enter your ZIP Code and the radio will self-program from an internal database. We also have scanners that program the old fashioned way, with a keyboard. Some even allow both methods, start with the ZIP Code and then learn how to program it yourself later (or not!). Most scanners will allow the use of computers to program them. Whether you are a scanner expert or just want to listen to your local action we can help.

Why do I want or need a scanner?
Most people who buy a scanner do so to hear what is happening around them. They want to hear their local police or fire departments and know what is happening in their neighborhoods. Other scanner users have a professional need, police and firefighters want to hear their own agency when off duty and neighboring agencies when they are on the job. Tow trucks want to know when there are wrecks in which they are needed. Security guards need to listen for activity in their areas, and so on.

What can I listen to?
Most people who buy scanners want to listen to their local police and fire calls. While they are often called "Police Scanners", there is a lot more to listen to if you want. Here is a selection of other users you could listen to on a scanner (depending on your proximity to the agency and the power and type of radio system they are using):

Police (Local Police, County Sheriff, State Police and Highway Patrol)
Fire Departments
EMS/Rescue Squads/Hospital
Road and Street Departments
Railroads
Air Traffic Control
Military
Schools and Universities
Utilities (Water, Gas, Electric etc.)
Malls and stores
Stadiums