I'd address your argument but it's based on false pretenses. police scanners are legal in all states and under federal law, using one while committing a crime leads to additional penalties and 5 states restrict their use while driving for safety purposes, much like cell phones.

>police scanners are legal to own and listen to under U.S. federal law. However, five states restrict mobile use while driving and ten more add penalties if a scanner is used while committing a crime.

https://www.zipscanners.com/blogs/learn/are-police-scanners-...