As thousands of people across the U.S. protest against police brutality, police-scanner apps have surged in popularity. One such app, 5-0 Radio Police Scanner, shot up the charts to become the most ...

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 ...

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This app brings back memories of my trips to Radio Shack back in the day to look at scanners to listen to police, fire, aircraft and other emergency frequencies. SuperScanner! (US$9.99) recreates ...

Boulder’s police radios will no longer be available for curious minds and ears starting no later than Tuesday.

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 ...

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) -- If you have a police scanner and haven't reprogrammed it, it will no longer work. Over the weekend, public safety agencies went from analog to digital frequencies. That means ...

Opponents of full encryption shared concerns that the public will lose an important tool for monitoring police activity and remaining informed during emergencies.