NJ police warn that burglars are using WiFi jammers to stop 9-1-1 calls before break-ins

Police are warning that burglars are using WiFi jamming devices to stop victims from using their cellphones to dial 9-1-1 before breaking into homes. FOX 5 NY's Stephanie Bertini has the story.

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[MJonMBoviM]

Strongest argument for owning a gun I've seen in years.

Calling the police isn't even an option anymore apparently

[bf]

Funny thing, it also prevents Emergency Services from responding to that fella bleeding out in the front yard who just ran from the house he broke into.

[rollastudent]

“Oh no, your jammer wouldn’t let me call you an ambulance “

[bigpicklerick]

If only a device was created for people to defend themselves from criminals that wasn't a phone.

[babayaga]

Your wifi jammer won't protect you from wireless lead pellet slinger..

[aj]

If criminals are going into homes that are occupied it is not call burglary. It’s called a home invasion by means of aggravated robbery.

[BrianCervantes-bgcm]

Almost makes sense to allow homeowners to stand their ground and protect themselves

[survivaloptions]

Something is missing here. Cell phones do not use wifi calling by default. You have to intentionally enable it. A wifi jammer and a cell phone jammer are two different things. Did the thieves have one or the other, or both, or a multispectral unit? Basic journalism, guys. Try it.

[ct]

That just means the medics wont arrive before the burglar bleeds out

[ericstandefer]

That should be immediate 25 year sentence.

[thegamingwarlord]

Burglar: "HA! Now you can't call the police for help!"

Me, dropping the bolt on my semi-auto shotgun: "Oh, word? Well neither can you."

[joshuafoster]

“They’re illegal in most states.” Yeah try the entire US. 😂

[cowerdnerddespacito]

Can outsmart a phone. But it ain’t outsmarting a bullet

[frostywasp]

Whoever is caught using this for any type of crime should probably do 10 years behind bars

[Tonyrg]

Intentionally blocking a 911 call should be life in prison

[therealbahamut]

You know what jammers don't stop?

Lead. Delivered at muzzle velocity.

[malachimccoy]

Always have a land-line in your home. Can't easily jam a land-line

[misterminimac]

"Dialing" 357 always works without fail

[Uzdefized]

This is WHY more states need to have stand you ground laws. If I murder in self defense that isn’t a crime!

[michaelsweaney]

Smith & Wesson never lets me down.