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 ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. Guest post written by Michael T, a self proclaimed “geek” with a passion for amateur radio and scanner ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

You know there's an iPhone app for just about everything when you stumble upon a piece of software you don't completely understand. An app that got me scratching my head was Scanner 911, a live police ...