What is the legal status of police radios in Los Angeles compared to the rest of the United States?

Police radios are generally legal to use throughout the United States, with Los Angeles, California being a notable exception. There is a unique law in Los Angeles that specifically makes it illegal to listen to the Los Angeles police over radio, primarily because authorities don't want these devices being used for criminal purposes. To demonstrate this distinction, the content creator traveled outside the LA city limits to legally test a police radio, where he was able to successfully pick up police communications. This experience led him to acknowledge the potential dangers of such devices if they fall into the wrong hands, suggesting that perhaps such restrictions should be more widespread.