There are many things you can do with an android app these days. For those of you who remember the days of tuning-in on a ham radio to listen to what is happening on your local emergency services ...

The best police scanner app can be both an exciting form of entertainment, like an audio-only version of an episode of Cops, or it can be a tremendously useful way how to avoid bad traffic caused by ...

Matthew A. Hale, 29, was arrested last week in Muncie, Ind., after he allegedly fled the scene of a failed stickup at a pharmacy. Police accused Hale of being the getaway driver for an accomplice who ...

Whether you’re following protests or just wondering why there’s a helicopter hovering over your neighborhood, police scanner apps help you stay informed on what the cops are up to. I've been testing ...

Scanner Radio is an Android app that lets you listen to live police radio, fire radio, and weather radio as well as amateur radio streams from around the world. There are over 2,000 channels available ...

You don’t have to be an investigative journalist or a private eye in an old noir film to use a police scanner, nor do you need to splurge on a stand-alone device just to get the inside scoop. The ...

Sue Oliver turned her smart phone into a police scanner. About six months ago, Oliver downloaded a popular application for her phone that scans the radio frequencies used by Jackson police and ...

During the recent George Floyd protests, police scanner app downloads have skyrocketed. If you're hoping to avoid a confrontation with local law enforcement while peacefully protesting or you just ...

During the recent George Floyd protests, police scanner app downloads have skyrocketed. If you're hoping to avoid a confrontation with local law enforcement while peacefully protesting or you just ...

DLO has introduced a new OpenFM scanner optimized for the iPhone. The site allows you to quickly scan for FM frequencies that are not occupied by any (significant) broadcast. It comes in handy when ...