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 ...

U.S. smartphone users are downloading police scanner apps in record numbers amid protests taking place across the country in the wake of George Floyd's murder, according to mobile-app data analysis ...

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 ...

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 ...

suffocated and killed by a white police officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In this move, it is reported that apps that allow you to listen to police radio on your smartphone are becoming more popular.

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 ...

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 ...

Radio scanners serve a handful of niche audiences. You may have had people tell you about some of the crazy or interesting things they've heard on their scanner, and ...

A few blocks over, police recently swarmed a house late at night. I really wanted to go see what was going on, but didn’t want to get in the way. Can I listen to my local police scanner on my phone or ...

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 ...