News, High-pitch alarm targets young people. (speakers, Opera, sound, device)

[JD59]

LONDON, England (CNN) -- A high-pitched device used to combat anti-social behavior among young people has been called "unfair" by children's campaigners in England.

The Children's Commissioner for England, who oversees children's rights, has called for a ban on the ultra-sonic gadget, known as "The Mosquito," which disperses young people by emitting sharp, piercing sounds.

High-pitch alarm targets young people - CNN.com

[Bo]

Didn't this issue first surface in the UK about 2 years ago?

I'm surprised we haven't heard of these being installed in the US by curmudgeonly shopkeepers.

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Originally Posted by Bowie

Didn't this issue first surface in the UK about 2 years ago?

I'm surprised we haven't heard of these being installed in the US by curmudgeonly shopkeepers.

Some franchise operations that attract teens in their parking lots but get no sales from them have taken to playing opera over the loudspeakers.

Same effect.