People use police scanners for all kinds of reasons. It helps some stay current on crime in the area, while others use it for entertainment. In this quick list, we’ll round up the best police ...

[Harrison Sand] just finished a guide on how to use SDR to listen in on Police and Fire radio bands. The project, which results in the crystal clear audio reception heard after the break ...

The short answer is that like a radar detector, it's probably best to not use a police scanner while driving in some states. Police scanners are actually legal to own and operate in the United ...

There was a time when it was easy to eavesdrop on police and other service radio networks. Police scanners fans can hear live police, fire, and ambulance calls. However, it isn’t as easy as it ...

You’ll no longer be able to use a scanner or smartphone app to listen to police communications. The department says encryption is needed to protect the safety of officers and the privacy of crime ...