Excerpts from ChicagoTribune.com: Tyler Clancy's Kendall County Scanner Incident Facebook page is a hub for real-time updates on police activity, including traffic accidents, shootings, and emergency calls. Clancy, along with his team of moderators, aims to keep local residents informed by sharing what they hear on police scanner channels. The pages, which were created for both Kane and Kendall County, have become quite popular, drawing in thousands of followers since their launch in January 2014. While some people use the pages to stay updated on local events, others are just curious or looking for rumors to spread. "I never expected to get even close to 1,000 followers when I first started," said Clancy, an 18-year-old who’s training to be a firefighter. "Now we're at 13,000, and it just kept growing faster than I could imagine." Despite its popularity, not all local law enforcement agencies are happy about the rise of these pages. In fact, some departments have started encrypting their radio communications to prevent sensitive information from being shared online. Elgin Police Deputy Chief Bill Wolf explained that before the department began using encrypted radios in early 2014, criminals were using scanner apps to track police movements. Some burglary suspects would listen in and flee the scene as soon as they heard an officer was on the way. Naperville and Aurora police departments have also taken steps to limit public access to their radio transmissions. Naperville’s Deputy Chief Brian Cunningham noted that their system is now encrypted, making it impossible for regular scanners to pick up the broadcasts. Aurora Police spokesperson Dan Ferrelli said that switching to an encrypted system helped prevent the release of confidential information. However, because many neighboring agencies still use open frequencies, Aurora sometimes ends up exposed to sensitive details that weren’t meant for public consumption. Clancy and Dan Simon, the creator of the Kane County Scanner Incident page, say they try their best to avoid sharing unverified or sensitive information. They emphasize that nothing is confirmed until they’re 100% sure. Kane County Sheriff’s Lt. Patrick Gengler has praised the responsible way the pages are managed, especially by young adults like Clancy and Simon. He believes the content is well-moderated and serves a useful purpose for the community. Thanks to modern technology, accessing police radio chatter is easier than ever. Gone are the days when you needed a bulky, expensive scanner. Now, anyone with a smartphone can download free apps and listen in on police dispatches from anywhere, anytime. And with pages like these on Facebook, people don’t even need a dedicated app anymore. "We always make it clear that something is unconfirmed until we know for sure," Simon added. Wire Shelving,Black Wire Shelving,Adjustable Shelving,Metal Shelving Suzhou Aomeijia Metalic Products Co,Ltd. , https://www.amjshelf.com