Hendricks County Scanner Alerts Posting Policy

This policy outlines how Hendricks County Scanner Alerts posts and shares scanner-based information.

📻 Source of Information

• Posts are based on publicly available emergency radio traffic
• Scanner information is considered preliminary until confirmed
• Information may change as incidents develop

📝 Posting Standards

• Language remains neutral, factual, and non-alarming
• Information is posted for situational awareness
• Unverified details are clearly identified
• Updates or corrections are made when necessary

🚨 Content We Post

• Police, fire, and EMS responses
• Traffic crashes and road hazards
• Large or notable emergency responses
• Public safety-related calls for service

🚫 Content We Do Not Post

• Names of victims or involved parties
• Medical or patient information
• Juvenile-related details
• Exact officer positions, tactics, or movements
• Detailed mental health crisis information
• Speculation, assumptions, or unverified accusations

📍 Location Information

• Locations are shared at a general level
• Exact addresses may be limited or withheld
• Private residences are handled with discretion

🔄 Corrections & Updates

• Posts may be updated as information changes
• Inaccurate information is corrected promptly
• Outdated details may be removed to prevent confusion

⚖️ Independence

This page operates independently of any law enforcement, fire, or EMS agency.