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A Is For ANDROMEDA
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A Is For ANDROMEDA asked in Politics & GovernmentLaw Enforcement & Police · 5 years ago

Why does the LA Police broadcast over their PA system on their police cars?

I have been watching the tv show LAPD Life on the Beat and noticed that when officers talk on their cars radio it is broadcast over the PA system for all to hear. Why do they do this? Wouldn't you rather not announce that you are right around the corner. Just wondering.

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  • STEVEN F
    Lv 7
    5 years ago

    I have been watching the tv show

    Do you know that is a SCRIPTED show, not reality? I also guarantee that even on the show, radio calls are NOT sent out over the PA speakers. Turning the PA speakers on turns the transmitter off.

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    I have not seen that show, but sometimes a unit will use their loudspeaker when the Officers are at a scene..........easier to hear then the 2 way radios on their shirts

  • gcg2366
    Lv 7
    5 years ago

    They are try to emulate CHiPs.

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