Is it illegal to listen in on police radios?

I Have an iPod Touch and I have downloaded the application A+ Police Radio Free, and it allows me to listen to police radios in different countries like New Zealand and the U.S.A., and also Australia. It let’s me listen in four Australian States, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia and New South Wales. I don’t want to get caught listening to this if it’s illegal, so could you please help me?

It really depends on your local laws. Some places it is totally legal, others totally illegal, other fine at home, but not in your car or outside your home.

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6 Responses to “Is it illegal to listen in on police radios?”

Chris on February 23rd, 2010 at 12:34 am

NO its not illegal
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J R on February 23rd, 2010 at 1:00 am

no its not dont worry i have one and ive had it for years
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Beastyt on February 23rd, 2010 at 1:48 am

as long you dont get caught
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Garden Noam on February 23rd, 2010 at 2:38 am

Some people make money using scanners (police, aircraft, emergency services) by reporting interesting stuff to newspapers. Haven’t heard of anyone getting into trouble from doing that though…
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cs64736943 on February 23rd, 2010 at 2:47 am

if it was illegal apple and their fascist regime (i am exadurating a small amount) would not have let it in the App Store.
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classicsat on February 23rd, 2010 at 3:17 am

It really depends on your local laws. Some places it is totally legal, others totally illegal, other fine at home, but not in your car or outside your home.
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