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RF RADIATION -- FACTS AND FALLACIES (FROM POLICE TECHNOLOGY: ASIA PACIFIC POLICE TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE, P 87- 92, 1993, JULIA VERNON AND DES BERWICK, EDS. -- SEE NCJ-145004)

NCJ Number
145013
Author(s)
K Joyner
Date Published
1993
Length
6 pages
Annotation
The current debate in Australia over possible negative health consequences of exposure to electromagnetic radiation (EMR) concerns police officers because of their exposure to radiofrequency radiation (RF) emitted by transmitting devices.
Abstract
Telecom Australia, the largest user of RF radiation in the country, has conducted two studies on the health status of its workforce. The studies indicate that there do not appear to be any serious health problems arising from exposure to RF radiation at or below the level specified in the Australian Standard. Police in general are exposed to RF levels even lower than those set out by the standard. To minimize exposure to RF radiation, antennas on police vehicles should be mounted as far as possible away from the occupants of the car.