So if a complaint is filed and the officer shows up and can hear ANYTHING, it's a violation?
Why do I think this is a bad idea. :roll:
Why do I think this is a bad idea. :roll:
Nuisance ordinance
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Douglas the Intrepid
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I think that just means the officer uses his own hearing as opposed to a meter and makes a judgment call based on that.
I don't think that an officer using his own hearing would stand a legal lithmus test. It leaves too much open to interpretation and sets no baseline to measure against.
Yes, very bad idea IMO.
We need a quantifiable standard for legal purposes.
If only there was some easily used measuring device that we ALREADY OWN!
We need a quantifiable standard for legal purposes.
If only there was some easily used measuring device that we ALREADY OWN!
if memory serves me right, when this came before the BCC as a noise ordinance the Sheriff is the one that recommended the "normal hearing faculties" idea. Along with the attorney they said that it tends to hold up better in court then the meters. I'm no lawyer, so don't ask me why. But I think that that was the reasioning behind it. Keep in mind though, that this whole post is based on my memory, and I could be ccompletely wrong.
Quiet neighborhood, and 8:22AM on a Sunday, a neighbor cranks up AC/DC 
on his outdoor speakers that he just ran and installed with 'monster cable.' Tried calling him, but he couldn't hear the phone ringing....go figure. Watied a few minutes, then called the police.....judgment was that dispatch could plainly hear the music and sent a cop straight away. Caused a big ol' commotion - he claimed he didn't realize the outdoor speaker switch had been flipped.
Plus, there were some comments that the police always show up at his house, etc, etc...... I steered clear! But, we never heard his music again!
on his outdoor speakers that he just ran and installed with 'monster cable.' Tried calling him, but he couldn't hear the phone ringing....go figure. Watied a few minutes, then called the police.....judgment was that dispatch could plainly hear the music and sent a cop straight away. Caused a big ol' commotion - he claimed he didn't realize the outdoor speaker switch had been flipped. Plus, there were some comments that the police always show up at his house, etc, etc...... I steered clear! But, we never heard his music again!
Anyone heard anything about a meeting at SW High School on Monday to discuss this issue with the powers that be? I was told there would be a meeting in the auditorium, but no time was given.
I haven't seen a notice about it anywhere, but according to a letter to the editor in the Feb. 11 DeFuniak Herald, the meeting is supposed to start at 2 p.m. on Feb. 15 at the South Walton High School auditorium.
Thanks for the info. I wonder why no advertising for the meeting?
I hope to see a lot of people there today. This is a very important issue for everyone.
I hope to see a lot of people there today. This is a very important issue for everyone.
Thanks for the info. I wonder why no advertising for the meeting?
It is puzzling. I certainly did not see any notice, email or press release about the meeting, which I assume will take place per the info in the letter to the editor. We will need to be more proactive in keeping up with any future meetings on this topic. As you said, it is on an issue that is important to everyone.