Scanner Alerts Media Group – Official Policies & Legal Framework

(Effective 2025 — Applies to all Scanner Alerts Media Group pages, feeds, apps, websites, and content platforms)

About Us

Scanner Alerts Media Group is a multi-state public-safety news network serving New Hampshire (primary jurisdiction), Maine, Massachusetts, and surrounding regions. We provide timely, factual, and responsible reporting of emergency incidents, public safety updates, and community information.

Our team includes experienced volunteers with backgrounds in emergency services, supported by subscribers, sponsors, and engaged community members.

Organizational Structure

To support continued growth and long-term sustainability, the founder will serve in a non-management advisory role.
Operational management and decision-making are carried out by the designated management team and command structure to ensure continuity and consistent policy enforcement.

Mission & Core Principles

Mission

Scanner Alerts Media Group strives to:

• Deliver accurate, timely, fact-based emergency and public safety reporting.
  
  

• Highlight the work of first responders across New England.
  
  

• Strengthen community awareness, transparency, and preparedness.
  
  

• Provide accessible public-safety information without dramatization or speculation.
  
  

Values

• Community Safety: Prioritize accurate and essential information that supports public awareness.
  
  

• Transparency: Maintain open and dependable communication.
  
  

• Respect: Foster an inclusive and civil environment for discussion.
  
  

• Responsibility: Uphold professional standards in reporting and moderating content.
  
  

Editorial & Reporting Policies

Information Sources

All reports originate from:

• Live scanner communications
  
  

• Official agency statements
  
  

• Verified firsthand observations
  
  

• Community-submitted video, photos, or tips (verified before posting)
  
  

Editorial Standards

• Reports contain only confirmed facts.
  
  

• No dramatization, embellishment, or conjecture is added.
  
  

• Sensitive information is withheld until confirmed by official sources.
  
  

• Names are not published unless released by law enforcement or public records under NH RSA 91-A or equivalent federal/state disclosure laws.
  
  

• Updates are issued promptly when new confirmed information becomes available.
  
  

Submitted Media Policy

• All submitted media (video, photo, audio, documents) becomes the property of Scanner Alerts Media Group and may be used, edited, or redistributed at our discretion.
  
  

• Credit is provided when requested at the time of submission.
  
  

• We reserve the right to reject, delay, or modify submissions that:
  
  

  • Compromise safety
    
    

  • Violate privacy laws
    
    

  • Are unverifiable
    
    

  • Contain graphic or sensitive content
    
    

Commenting & Community Interaction

Commenting Policy

Comments may be removed if they:

• Contain harassment, hate speech, or abuse
  
  

• Spread misinformation
  
  

• Affect ongoing emergency operations
  
  

• Include personal/private information
  
  

• Violate platform rules or federal/state safety guidelines
  
  

Banning Policy

Users may be removed or banned at our discretion.
Appeals may be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Post Deletion Requests

Posts are not removed upon request unless:

• The information is demonstrably false
  
  

• There is a documented safety or legal concern
  
  

• There is a request from a law enforcement agency based on active operational needs
  
  

• Removal is required by NH state law or federal statute
  
  

Copyright & Intellectual Property

All original content—including text, audio, graphics, video, data feeds, and incident reporting—is protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17) and applicable state statutes.

Unauthorized copying, scraping, reposting, or redistribution is prohibited.

Licensing for Media, Agencies & Commercial Use

Scanner Alerts Media Group offers commercial licensing of its content and data, including:

• Subscription-based access (newsrooms, agencies, researchers)
  
  

• À-la-carte media licensing (video, audio, photos)
  
  

• Newsroom partnerships
  
  

• Syndication agreements
  
  

• API/data-feed access for real-time incident data and scanner-driven alerts
  
  

Licensing Contact:
📧 news@scanneralertsmedia.com

Policy for Public Safety Agencies

Scanner Alerts Media Group proudly assists public safety agencies by amplifying official information across our multi-state network.
We will:

• Share official press releases
  
  

• Assist with missing persons awareness
  
  

• Distribute emergency updates
  
  

• Provide correction or clarification when requested by an authorized agency representative
  
  

We do not publish sensitive tactical information or anything that compromises safety.

Legal Disclaimers

Rapid-Incident Disclaimer

Information from scanner communications represents real-time, unverified operational radio traffic.
Details:

• May change rapidly
  
  

• May be corrected after agency review
  
  

• Are not a substitute for emergency notifications from officials
  
  

Emergency Decision Disclaimer

Scanner Alerts Media Group does not provide emergency instructions.
Residents should always follow:

• 911 operators
  
  

• Local and state emergency authorities
  
  

• Official evacuation or shelter directives
  
  

Jurisdiction Coverage

Policies comply with:

• New Hampshire RSA 91-A
  
  

• NH public safety and privacy statutes (priority jurisdiction)
  
  

• Maine and Massachusetts public-records laws
  
  

• Applicable federal laws governing media, copyright, and public safety information
  
  

Community Commitment

Scanner Alerts Media Group exists to serve the public.
We believe that free, accessible, accurate local news strengthens communities, supports families, and honors first responders.

We thank our volunteers, contributors, and supporters for helping us grow independent public-safety journalism across New England.

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