HH: Scanner Traffic Busy Bodies

It appears that great good and equally great bad has risen with the birth of cell phones. To be able to instantly report accidents that may have been fatal, without instant response, of course is good. Also, the reporting of violent crimes hastens response is good also.The place that this system loses itself is when busybodies feel they have to report every single alleged aberration that occurs within their sight. For instance, one such was a report recently of a suspicious male taking pictures of houses in a neighborhood. OK, so arrest the damned appraiser, for he probably will devalue your house/ Herb Huseland , Bay Views. More here .

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Question: Are most people who report items that end up on Scanner Traffic concerned citizens or busy bodies?

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