Police scanner apps allow you to listen to radio feeds, whether you're a hobbyist interested in police communications or want to learn about local police and crime in your neighborhood. Zeroing in ...

Editor's Note, August 4, 2025: We are in the process of calling in scanners for comprehensive, hands-on testing, and we will update this article accordingly once that testing is complete. In the ...

Public safety agencies – including police, fire and EMS – will encrypt their radio feeds to add an extra layer of safety for first responders and the public.