Scott LaMar has worked in both radio and television for more than four decades.
Currently, LaMar is the Host and Executive Producer of The Spark program on WITF-FM, 89.5 & 93.3 in Harrisburg, Pa.
Previously, LaMar was WITF TV’s Sr. Public Affairs producer and produced the station’s award-winning weekly public affairs TV program, Smart Talk.
In addition to his on-air duties, LaMar has moderated political candidate debates, including those for candidates running for Pennsylvania governor and the U.S. Senate and was a regular contributor to BBC World News TV before and after the 2020 U.S. Presidential election.
LaMar often emcees or moderates local events and has gone as far as California to emcee a national event.
The American Society of Civil Engineers honored LaMar with their national Excellence in Journalism award in 2020. He has been nominated for five Mid-Atlantic Emmy Awards.
LaMar and The Spark have been recognized throughout the Central Pennsylvania community including ADVOZ Lancaster’s “Dignity in Dialogue Award”, the South-Central Assembly’s “Regional Citizen Award” and was named a “Humanitarian Hero” by The Humane Society of the United States/Pennsylvania.
A native of Coatesville, Pa., LaMar has also worked as a broadcast news anchor, sports play-by-play announcer and manager.
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Pennsylvania State troopers pull over vehicles on Friday, Sept. 4, 2020, along the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Breezewood, Pa.
Listen to Smart Talk every weekday at 9:30 am and 7:30 pm on WITF 89.5 & 93.3. You can also stream WITF radio live on our website or ask your smart speaker to “Play WITF Radio.”
Airdate: Tuesday, March 29, 2022
State lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow municipal police departments to use radar to monitor the speed of vehicles traveling through their jurisdictions.
In Pennsylvania, only state troopers can use radar to track how fast a vehicle is moving. Pennsylvania is the only state in the country where local police can’t use radar.
A coalition of municipal and law enforcement organizations want to change that.
Opponents say allowing municipal police to use radar in nothing more than an attempt to generate more revenue for munucipalities through fines and add that set speed limits are artificially low in many areas.
Amy Sturges, Pennsylvania Municipal League and Scott Bohn, Executive Director, Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association support allowing police to use radar and appear on Tuesday’s Smart Talk.