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Reposting a comment I made in /r/news as I'm sure it will get deleted:
I have the Scanner Radio app on my phone to alert me when a scanner reaches a certain threshold. Usually when I get an alert, it means some serious shit is going down (it's how I first heard about the UCLA shooting and Fort McMurray fires). Then I come to reddit where there's usually multiple news threads and a live thread on the front page.
But not today. I came to reddit after my Scanner app alerted me about Orlando. Didn't see a single post on the front page related to Orlando and figured it must've not been anything serious.
Imagine my surprise when I finally decided to check /r/all and saw all the /r/The_Donald posts...
Edit: People are asking what app I use. It's Scanner Radio.
This is how I first get notified of these unfortunately common mass shootings.
I get an alert on my phone that only shows up when 6,000+ people (don't know the exact number) are listening.
The alert will say "12,300 people are listening to Las Vegas Police Department radio" ... sure enough it was the Las Vegas shooting.
Same for Parkland, Sutherland Springs, San Bernardino, etc.
Edit: here's the app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio&hl=en_US
Scanner Radio. Any time I hear sirens I turn it on and hear about people doing dumb things. It also keeps me in the loop about forest fires, robberies, accidents and road closures.
Edit: link- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio
In the eternal words of Matt Serra.
As an aside:
I have Scanner Radio on my android devices. You can set it to give notifications when a certain number of people are tuned in to a channel. Every weekend without fail over 2500 people tune into Chicago PD to listen to the calls.
While the bulk of the calls that go out are your typical disturbances, chases, ect, every now and then you get some really fun ones, like the two 12 y/o girls throwing rocks at one another and the neighborhood circled around cheering them on. #Chiraq
Android one I use.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio
I use the paid version though because I liked it, not sure how the ad situation is on the free one.
If you live rural the options of frequency in your area is dependent on somebody supplying them, but you can always listen to big city ones out of curiosity.
They do use private communications for more sensitive things but police scanners have always been publicly accessible if you have the right equipment. Nowadays all you need is one local scanner and it can be broadcast via the interwebs for all to listen in. If you're interested in listening to more there are some pretty cool apps that alert you to popular scanner channels. I recommend Scanner Radio for Android devices.
Scanner Radio and Scanner Radio Pro are my go to.
Have been using the pro version for some years now, and love how easy it is to setup alerts and other settings.
I use the scanner radio app on my phone
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio&hl=en
It allows you to set a threshold that will notify you if X or more people are listening to your selected scanner(s). I have the "Chicago Police Zone 11 - Districts 20 and 24" scanner set at 40. So far that has been a good mark to use if something massive happens in the hood.
Several apps on phones can use public services for this, I use:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio&hl=en
Or of course, have a handheld radio that can use the regular frequencies.
Upvote for the radio scanner. I use Scanner Radio on Android to listen to local police chatter when there's something interesting/concerning going on.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio
I use Scanner Radio on Android, you can set up push notifications when a scanner is above whatever number you specify of listeners.
BTW, you can listen to the SPD (and fire and sheriff) radio traffic with this app:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio&hl=en_US&gl=US
or this website:
https://www.broadcastify.com/listen/ctid/2989
I'm not affiliated with either, but I do use the app.
Why don't you try a scanner?
They're perfectly legal in NY as long as you don't equip one in your car or use it to commit a crime.
I use Scanner Radio on Android.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio
It also usually alerts when something is happening and a channel has a large number of listeners tuned in (examples- the Vegas/Mandalay Bay shooting, and Philly PD when the Eagles won the Superbowl)
It's an Android app called "Scanner Radio." It has streams from all over the country. It's a little grey/black and orange icon.
EDIT: Added link
EDIT 2: I just reviewed the permission details... It needs full access to storage/USB, etc... Not sure why it needs that. That scares me.
great web site for this kind of info: http://www.radioreference.com/
Click on live audio, find the area you are interested in and listen. You'll hear real time audio of police, fire, or ems radios. If you're tuning in on the middle of something it might be a little confusing.
There's also a scanner app for phones. What I like best about it is if there's more than a certain number of people listening (as in something's going on) I get an alert. I have it set a 10 for my hometown & 500 nationwide. For example, I knew about San Bernardino right when it was happening. Can be useful if traveling or family in those areas.
here's the app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio
Im not really up to date with current models, but you will need something like this. https://www.amazon.com/Uniden-BCD996P2-TrunkTracker-Dynamically-Location-Based/dp/B00UJU5MUE
The key words to look out for are Digital trunk tracking, and APCO Project 25 Phase II
Warning not cheap!
As an alternative this android app has a pretty good feed of the of the local public safety stuff https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio
I generally use a tool from Eric Tendian: https://crimeisdown.com/audio
It allows you to quickly switch between all the relevant CPD districts, and you can even use his UI to position multiple streams within headphones. E.g. Listen to Zone 10 in your left ear, and citywide in your right.
Other than that I use: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio&hl=en
Mainly because you can set alerts, so if all of a sudden 30 people are listening to a CPD stream it can alert you.
By the way, I take my baofeng uv5r radio when i travel. (you can listen all you want but you can't legally talk without a license)
buy the extended battery & a longer antenna too.
If I'm just going around town and I didn't have that radio with me I use an android app called "scanner app" and it gives me a list of the nearby scanner channels, just click on one of the entries to listen. I've tried a few apps, this one https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio is my favorite, and worth it to get the pro version, IMHO.
Here's a review of other apps that agrees with me :-) http://www.androidauthority.com/best-police-scanner-apps-for-android-608588/
There's an app for that!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio&hl=en
I assume there's one for iOS as well, if that's your phone flavor of choice. If you're on Windows Phone, stop by a liquor store so you can drink the pain away.
I've had this app for years to quell my curiosity whenever I hear sirens. Used it in MA, ME, CO, CA & NH. Love it.
Some areas have multiple bands for a a specific area (county vs state vs local) but it's a great app.
That's here for android
Can't figure out how to get access to searching for the Apple app store, otherwise I would link y'all to it.
Be safe out there, friends.
If you have Android, you should grab "scanner radio". Type in "Waterloo" and it'll let you listen into police and fire radio.
Pretty cool if you see some activities on your street, typically you can find out what's going on pretty quick.
Just last night someone slipped and fell on the ice outside and I listened in.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio
It's this thing
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio&hl=en
Other scanner apps might have the same feature(s) or might even be better, you can set listener alerts so if any broadcast has a growing number of listeners it will trigger a notification to you indicating something might be going on. From there I just do a quick twitter search through DuckDuckGo's !tw command, saves time of listening to the scanner for hours I'd rather not waste.
Generally speaking the actual radio channels are not available to the public. Some agencies may stream audio for the public to listen to. There are some halfway decent apps that do a good job. scanner radio is the one I use when I'm off duty. It has scanner feeds from all over the country.
I use Scanner Radio for Android. You can custom set a different number of listeners that triggers an alert for different channels or just for channels within a certain distance of you. I really like it.
A lot of people listen to the "Scanner Radio" Android app to listen to police and fire department radio communications, it's available at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio
You'll get notifications if a large number of people begin listening on a particular station. I found out about the Vegas shooting much faster than Twitter or the other news outlets were able to report.
Scanner Radio (I presume there is a iPhone app...) will allow you to listen in on police/sheriff dispatch. Any regular scanner will pick up Fire/EMS.
Not strictly ham, but Scanner Radio is an easy way to listen to online scanner streams. There is a pro version as well with some extra features.
Scanner Radio for Android is great and allows you to set the number of listeners before you get a notification, I believe it even has a different number you can set for scanners in your area.
In addition to what /u/pixel8tryx mentioned, there is also a great app for Android (~~maybe iOS too~~ also on iOS) called Scanner Radio. The version I linked to is free, though there is also a paid version which removes the advertising and adds some minor features.
It's great because you can actually listen across the entire country, see hotspots, and set up alerts based on certain criteria (mainly stuff like number of people listening our).
Listen to live audio from over 5,300 police and fire scanners, weather radios, and amateur radio repeaters from around the world (primarily in the United States, Canada, and Australia, with more being added daily).
Scanner apps for Android and iOS like this work pretty well too. They have online ones as well that you can stream live - I wouldn't be surprised if you found your local emergency services available this way without having to buy a radio.
edit: as an avid police listener myself - I'll tell you, most of the time if you hear sirens the call has already gone out over the radio and not much else will be said about it unless there is a new development. Sounds like you might have already been doing some listening though so you probably know this.
You can download the Scanner Radio app. It works great and it's free:
Scanner for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio&hl=en
Scanner for iPhone: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/scanner-radio-deluxe/id498405045?mt=8
Edit: Sorry I've been up all night and tired. I don't know but you can use those for updates when you're out of class.
Also decent apps out there. I use Scanner Radio on my phone and ScannerLive on my laptop.
Very welcome.
If you're interested, the tetra two-way radio chatter between Transit Control & employees throughout the system is available on the police scanner app Broadcastify, which is free & playable on the web (with some ads iirc)---no app download necessary. Scanner Radio, same thing--tho they have an app you can put on your phone. Either is really handy to have during Police, Fire or TTC emergencies to get up-to-date info like, "has service at this subway station been interrupted because there's a stabby person running around looking to hurt someone, or was it just a bomb threat?" or "how long does it take to corral stabby people when they jump down onto the tracks & run through the tunnel to escape TPS, anyway?" or "how long can you stand on a platform aimlessly waving around a long stick with a kitchen knife duct-taped to one end...before someone can get hold of Transit Control?", or (my favorite convo to date):
506: Control, I have a man on the Westbound platform of Station X setting things on fire.
Transit Control: .............506....can you describe what items are being combusted-?
506:...............Um.....various items?
I use Scanner Radio.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio
I'm on the pro version, but I got it a long time ago so I don't know if it's different other than no ads.
I don't use it as much anymore since my local police radio went fully encrypted but I still have alerts on.
Yup, just checked & they haven't streamed in a month. They were just casting the feed from a scanner app to YT though.
I just use Scanner Radio - Police Scanner now. Lightweight, free and you can easily add channels and switch between all the ones you want.
Hillsborough Sheriff districts 2, 4 & 5 are live now, among others.
If you're interested: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio
Sure, but not a lot of useful information is broadcast over the radio. Maybe you'll know when the police have been alerted, but you won't know where the police are. Police also use computer dispatching. They can receive a call directly on the laptop in the car instead of over the radio.
Try the app out and listen to your local scanner if it is available. You'll see it really isn't much use for bad guys. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio
I just use Scanner Radio (also on iOS) on my mobile devices. yes, requires Internet access via the cell (or wireless) network, but works pretty well, and rarely time-shifted, except in shelter-in-place emergencies.
Broadcastify has a similar service.
dang, the "scanner" comment was deleted fast. for anyone who wants to verify crap like that https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio is a free all that collates police/ems/etc scanners
I've been using the pro version of Scanner Radio for ages; got it when it was one of the free apps from Amazon. If I were looking today, I'd probably try out Broadcastify
Broadcastify.com on a laptop otherwise this is the app I use on my Samsung phone: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio
They both use the broadcastify audio, and it's Mpls and St Paul police on the same stream.
For Android users, I highly recommend Scanner Radio as it is very valuable when you want to know what's happening, and where.
Also handy to listen in around the country when there are breaking events.
I use the Scanner Radio app (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio) or Broadcastify app/website for live scanner streaming in the area. You can even subscribe for a small fee to get archived audio and listen to past events.
Scanner Radio is what I was listening to the search with today. While in Dayton. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio&hl=en_US&gl=US
@thenewyorkgod there's a even easier solution to listening to it check out scanner radio it's a pretty good source to listen to transmissions of the trains working
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio&hl=en_US
Kenosha Police/Fire 10,275 listeners right now. Lots of random smashing shit going on. Police mostly sound like they're deployed around PDs and government buildings on rooftops and letting shit burn because "we're not going in there, let it burn" has been the response when they turn down FD deployments.
If you have an Android, I downloaded a scanner app and can listen to the "Travis County Law Enforcement" or really any other open radio.
Here's a link to the app in the app store, I hope it helps!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio
If you've never listened to your local police department scanner, find an app or listen on Broadcastify.
The vast majority of calls don't need people with guns to respond. At least here in Des Moines it's mostly domestic disputes, runaway kids, loud parties, barking dogs and the occasional drunk that needs to be transported to the drunk tank for a night.
Maybe the local Fire Departments should have a new department of "Community Watch" where people with basic first-responder training and a direct line to police dispatch would be useful.
I'm an Andriod user but I'm sure they have an iOS version. I really like this app and use it whenever there seems to be something big going on locally. It's obviously not as clear and comprehensive as an actual police radio, but I was able to gain pertinent information during this mornings activities.
One feature I really like is it will send out a push notification if there seems to be a big event going on somewhere in the US and you can tune right in. Usually stuff like mass shootings, riots, wildfires. Anytime thousands of people are listening. And there are so many different locations you can listen to whenever you want.
Yep!
Try here for desktop - it's the broadcastify link to the RFS, and you can listen in on various locations.
If you're on mobile, look for "Scanner Radio" (it's the one with the screen shots that are predominantly orange) - here's the link to the Google Play site (the Apple App has the same name and looks the same).
I have downloaded an app called scanner radio. It has lots of different radios of emergency services and other public radios. This is their android link, I am sure they have an apple app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio
There's an App for that,
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio&hl=en_CA
I listen to it while driving from time to time as well... when I'm bored and stuck on traffic,
hoping to hear a reason why over the Police radio scans.
I have a police scanner on my smartphone the last few big shootings I've had an alert popup of people listening.
I have low threshold for local listeners and a high threshold for national listeners.
Aggregates scanner feeds from Broadcastify into a convenient app. You can set alerts to go off anytime any scanner feed has more than X listeners. Great way to get wind of breaking news before it even becomes breaking news.
I use this one. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio
The channels can change from time to time. I loved the LAPD "Hot Shots" channel, which was a feed of the aerial units requested for serious stuff going down in LA County, but I think LAPD had the broadcaster turn off the feed.
You can get the Scanner Radio app on Android phones and listen into the police scanners. Really interesting look at it
Just a tip for those who may want advanced knowledge of breaking news like this... even before they break to CNN or similar sites.
I have an app called Scanner Radio which has a setting to notify you anytime a police radio station has X number of active listeners. I set mine at 2,500 which basically means something's going down.
I'm using an Android app called Scanner Radio Pro. There's a free version as well.
I tried online scanner streams, but they weren't working.
It won't help you now, but I usually check the local scanner feeds when I smell smoke: http://www.broadcastify.com/listen/ctid/219/web
On my phone I use the Scanner Radio app to browse local feeds.
Trying to update as info becomes available.
UPDATE FROM LIVE TWEET: PICTURE OF SHOOTER SUSPECT: https://i.imgur.com/ReXlIt9.jpg
Scanners: http://www.bbscanner.com/listen.php?id=22593
android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio
itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/scanner-radio-deluxe/id498405045?mt=8
Police are sending teams through nearby buildings to search for a lone shooter. Suspect is apparently on the phone with police making threats. Police evacuating survivors.
4 reported killed
20-25 year old Hispanic male 5'9" skinny wearing black shirt
Command post now setup and on phone with suspect.
K9s on scene with officers trying to force entry to suspect
Beginning containment of highway 20
Live tweet: https://twitter.com/wspd7pio (thank you u/linkprovidor)
POLICE ARE ASKING THAT IF YOU ARE IN TJ MAXX OR THE MALL CALL 911 SO THEY CAN ESCORT YOU OUT
21:55: 4 more shots reported
Police still searching. ~~I'm going to hand this off to u/krutter9900, who is updating on the big thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/news/comments/548b70/active_shooter_at_cascade_mall_in_burlington~~ No more realtime updates.
i am also signing out of here for the night. Continue to follow the above twitter accounts and thread for updates.
Here's the fire department scanner livefeed if anyone is interested
• On your computer by going to http://www.bbscanner.com/listen.php?id=42477
• On an Android phone or tablet using the Scanner Radio app ( https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio )
• On an iPhone or iPad using the Scanner Radio Deluxe app ( https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/scanner-radio-deluxe/id498405045?mt=8 )
This is the one I use https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio
I'm listening to the "Portland Police and Multnomah County Sheriff Dispatch" scanner audio feed.
You can listen to it...
• On your computer by going to http://www.bbscanner.com/listen.php?id=50858
• On an Android phone or tablet using the Scanner Radio app ( https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio )
• On an iPhone or iPad using the Scanner Radio Deluxe app ( https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/scanner-radio-deluxe/id498405045?mt=8 )
I use this one for Android.
You can use Radio Reference .com, or the Scanner Radio app on android to stream police communications. Boulder is on the list. I ussually listen to Denver district 1 and 4. You can listen to the fire channel, which is interesting when a wild fire is active.
Radio Reference General Search
http://www.broadcastify.com/listen/?rl=rr
Radio Reference Boulder County
http://www.broadcastify.com/listen/ctid/247
Scanner Radio App
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio&hl=en
EDIT: Now that I am awake, I added links.
The app is called Scanner Radio. Here's the google play link https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio&hl=en_US
4900 Gurley block.
I'm listening to the "Dallas City Police 1 Central and 2 NE" scanner audio feed.
You can listen to it...
• On your computer by going to http://www.bbscanner.com/listen.php?id=20352
• On an Android phone or tablet using the Scanner Radio app ( https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio )
• On an iPhone or iPad using the Scanner Radio Deluxe app ( https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/scanner-radio-deluxe/id498405045?mt=8 )
Sent from my MetroPCS 4G LTE Android device
:EDIT:
Don't know what started everything but they have 3 in custody and now 1 or 2 in a house. They are waiting for SWAT. 4900 block of Gurley.
:2nd EDIT:
Still not sure of everything but it started in Mesquite. 12 year old was tied up in the trunk of the suspects' vehicle. 1 Gun found in backseat of car, still 2 guns unaccounted for. 3 in custody. Big ass dog and 1 in a backyard. 1 in a house. 2:28AM, SWAT is about to clear the house...oooh wait, somebody from the house has called 911...
2:42AM, SWAT made entry.
2:46AM, all in custody.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio
For anyone wanting to listen to the Baltimore PD.
Scanner Radio. It's something I picked up years ago so there could very well be better apps available by now.
I use the Scanner Radio Android app. It looks like there's also an iPhone version.
That's a good one. But nah, I just grabbed https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio
Using an app. If you have an Android phone, check out https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio
724 is the officer's ID. It's used as their radio call sign while on-the-air. Public Safety falls under FCC Part 90 rules. There wouldn't be colons there because I wasn't identifying who was speaking... I was typing out what would be said verbatim. Sorry if that wasn't clear - my bad. I'll add identifiers in the translation.
Translation:
>"Dispatch, 724" >>Officer: "Dispatch, this is 724. Are you receiving me?"
>"724, go ahead" >>Dispatch: "Yes, 724 - we're receiving.
>"724 signal 23" >>Officer: "This is 724. Put me in service." (The link in my previous comment takes you to a list of Ohio ten-codes. I'm in Akron. This also serves as their sign-on to the radio network. FCC Part 90 has station identification rules. The dispatch call sign is announced automatically in Morse code periodically per Part 90 rules.)
>"Copy signal 23" >>Dispatch: "Acknowledged. You're in service." (In service meaning on-the-air and clocked in.)
There's no explicit destination in the copy because 724 is the only one on the air calling a signal 23.
Like I said, it's more and more switching over to plain speech as opposed to ten-codes. Now that police departments are all part of the Department of Homeland Security, changes in communications are coming with the SAFECOM program established after 9/11 to improve interoperability when there were communication issues between agencies immediately following the attacks.
I covered the origins of ten-codes in this comment. It's all honestly pretty interesting stuff. There are even public safety scanner apps you can download to your phone and listen in on unencrypted radio traffic streams.
Edit: fixed link
I'm a fan of Scanner Radio.
• On your computer by going to http://www.bbscanner.com/listen.php?id=21324
• On an Android phone or tablet using the Scanner Radio app ( https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio )
• On an iPhone or iPad using the Scanner Radio Deluxe app ( https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/scanner-radio-deluxe/id498405045?mt=8 )
You'll need headphones, it's a dual feed.
Scanner Radio I use it daily..Check Here to see what is available in your area if needed.
I'm listening to the "Dallas City Police 1 Central and 2 NE" scanner audio feed.
You can listen to it...
• On your computer by going to http://www.bbscanner.com/listen.php?id=20352
• On an Android phone or tablet using the Scanner Radio app ( https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio )
• On an iPhone or iPad using the Scanner Radio Deluxe app ( https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/scanner-radio-deluxe/id498405045?mt=8 )
Suspect wearing full body armor according to Dalls police scanner Edit : You can access the scanner via google play app. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio&hl=en
Typically a standard AM/FM radio won't pick up aircraft. Some radios, mostly what are sold as Shortwave radios will have an Air band that will allow you to listen to aircraft or airport radio traffic. Some AM/FM radios have the Air band since it is so close to the normal FM band for broadcast radio.
If you want to monitor, one of the cheapest and easiest ways these days is to use a site like Broadcastify on a computer, or any number of free Android or iTunes apps like Scanner Radio - Android / Scanner Radio Deluxe - iTunes which are basically wrappers / front ends for the Broadcastify feeds.
not OP, but i use an android app called Scanner Radio
Scanner Radio. It's free, great quality, and has alerts. The SLO county feed is North County heavy, but has a lot going on.
For Android Scanner Radio
I use this one except the pro version without ads
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio
"Boston Metro Area Police and Fire - West" scanner audio feed.
You can listen to it...
• On your computer by going to http://www.bbscanner.com/listen.php?id=58333
• On an Android phone or tablet using the Scanner Radio app ( https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio )
• On an iPhone or iPad using the Scanner Radio Deluxe app ( https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/scanner-radio-deluxe/id498405045?mt=8 )
Here, if you don't want to buy a dedicated scanner you can install the app on your phone: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio
If you have an Android phone, check out https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio
Never used it for Ottawa Police, but Scanner Radio is simple and seems to work well. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio&hl=en
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio&hl=en this is what I use for phone
I use Scanner Radio https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio
It has Billings and Yellowstone County, no Laurel though.
Cadillac is now on cherrywood, but something is going down on broadway. tune into the scanner / sd police dispatch for info https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio&hl=en
If you've got good wifi or data coverage, there's an app called Scanner Radio. It's free, and has quite a few areas covered.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio&hl=en
I'm listening to the "San Bernardino Police System 10" scanner audio feed.
You can listen to it...
• Using your computer by going to http://www.bbscanner.com/listen.php?id=37039
• Using an Android phone or tablet using the Scanner Radio app ( https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio )
• Using an iPhone or iPad using the Scanner Radio Deluxe app ( https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/scanner-radio-deluxe/id498405045?mt=8 )
I'm listening to the "LAPD Aero and Special Unit Dispatch / Hot Shots/Code 3" scanner audio feed.
You can listen to it...
• Using your computer by going to http://www.bbscanner.com/listen.php?id=46178
• Using an Android phone or tablet using the Scanner Radio app ( https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio )
• Using an iPhone or iPad using the Scanner Radio Deluxe app ( https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/scanner-radio-deluxe/id498405045?mt=8 )
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio&hl=en
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/scanner-radio-deluxe/id498405045?mt=8
Have you tried a police scanner app?
I've heard (somewhere) that they're encrypted, but try this
http://www.broadcastify.com/listen/ctid/2948
or
this app if you have Android. Do a search for Richmond (you get Chesterfield stuff every time I use it though)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio&hl=en
edit: the app info lists these frequencies for Richmond and Chesterfield:
Scanner Radio. I've been using it for a couple years.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio
There's others like it that all pull from Broadcastify but I like this one best and ended up getting the pro version.
I use Scanner Radio.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio
I'm on the pro version, but I got it a long time ago so I don't know if it's different other than no ads.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio_pro to listen to the chatter
I use it.
I don't like that instead of letting you supply a static location, the app really, really wants to track your phone 24 hours a day (and the privacy policy allows your data to go to law enforcement if necessary).
And I don't like that I get notifications from areas that are too far from me. They say "The distance we push each notification is based on a number of factors, including the nature of the incident and the population density of the area."
And the public comments are just as disgusting and inane and stupid as Youtube comments (but local, so potentially dangerous).
And I'm starting to understand that the reports are probably at least half wrong or exaggerated because they are based on the claims of 911 callers. I can take the reports with a grain of salt, as long as there's not a deluge of them.
But there's a real gap in hyper-local reporting. When I hear a gunshot, or when there's a police helicopter circling for 30 minutes, or when there's a cop using a bull horn saying "put down your weapon and come out with your hands up" like a bad movie, Twitter and Facebook don't really work. I'll stay tuned to the Scanner Radio app, NextDoor, and Citizen, trying to make guesses about what's true or important, until I get tired of the notifications.
"A man with either a machete or fishing rod has reported a trash fire with gunshots or firecrackers 17 miles from you"...
I use this scanner app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio
Probably the one most people use
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio
want more...?
How about listening to live tune-able radios from around the globe, that way you can keep up with all the two way radio traffic...
What about some police and fire radio scanners...?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio&hl=en_US&gl=US
https://support.gordonedwards.net/hc/en-us
You like books, learning more things is always number one on my list...
what about audiobooks...?
I've been using this for around 10 years now. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio
Turn on a police scanner next time
this but there are others.
Sadly, LIVE PD and Cops was canceled in 2020, but at CT POLICE LIVE we are still Live 24/7/365 for our local listeners!
We are always free and can be found on every scanner radio app out there. We send out alerts when a major crimes/events are happening. You will get a notification during an active shooter or other situations that happen in our area.
Sure, you can listen at https://www.broadcastify.com/listen/feed/28978 but you missing out on some features. Better to download a good police scanner app to stay informed. Nationwide, we scanner providers put out these alerts you can receive.
I recommend , ( Scanner Radio Pro - Fire and Police Scanner from GordonEdwards)
It's the Official free/paid smartphone app to listen to this scanner feed, without ads and with alpha tags so you can see what agency is talking.
Apple
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/police-scanner-radio-fire/id498405045
Droid
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio_pro&hl=en
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Thanks everyone!
We also on twitter.. I know.. Ewww. But it is what it is.
https://twitter.com/CTPOLICELIVE
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I have been happy with this one: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio
Check recent reviews, though. I haven't listened to it (or other scanner apps) in at least 1-2 years.
To get live updates of local law enforcement activity, there is a scanner audio feed for all Travis County law enforcement radio dispatch channels, including APD, TCSO, UTPD, and DPS.
The best way to listen to this is with the "scanner radio" app (install it, then search for "Travis County Law Enforcement). In this app you can see the "alpha tags" that describe which channel, agency, and part of town it's coming from, real-time. Find the app here:
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio&hl=en_US
iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/police-scanner-radio-fire/id498405045
Or, you can do a 1-click listen to the audio stream directly with the app and device of your choice (VLC, web browser, media player) here:
http://audio1.radioreference.com/907330774
...or through broadcastify website here: https://www.broadcastify.com/listen/feed/14439
Stay informed, stay safe.
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If you've got an Android phone, this is the app store link for it:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio
All of the above. Aside from physical scanners, there are numerous mobile apps and websites that provide the ability to listen to streams. Searching for "poilice scanner" in your prefferred app store or repo should produce plenty of results. Scanner Radio on Android, and Police Scanner Radio and 5-0 Radio on iOS are a few of the more popular ones.
For web-based scanners, just do a quick search for "scanner" along with "San Francisco Police", "SFPD", or whatever area you're interested in.
https://www.scansf.com/ https://www.broadcastify.com/listen/feed/20601
I use the Scanner Radio app and it was on the alert that went out.
Website is free. App on Apple Store is 2.99 App on Android Free and Paid 2.99
And great paid/free alternative
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio
You can try an app like this https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio .
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio
If you're using an android.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio
If you have android, this is the app I use. Note that this is only for dispatch channels.
Have you tried a smartphone app? I use this one and it seems pretty good to me.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio If you're an android person.
Using apps.
If you have an Android phone, check out https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio
You can get "Scanner Radio" (for Android) from the Play Store, it's available at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio
Is it better than https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio&hl=en
Check out the app Scanner Radio. Let's you listen to pretty much any police scanner.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio
For browser based scanning I recommend:
For mobile phone based scanning I recommend:
I've only used the Android app so I can't speak on the iOS app functionality.
I use the scanner radio app. It looks like they have dc's fire and ems, but not the police scanner.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio&hl=en
Use your smartphone. It has Spokane city police, fire, county sheriff, etc.
They have one, it's called a police scanner - they even have apps for your phone! =D
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio&hl=en
You can get a scanner app.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio&hl=en
Depending on where you live you can use Crime Reports or RAIDS Online to get an idea of what happened.
I also recommend downloading Scanner Radio <em>Android</em> or Scanner Radio <em>iPhone</em> for any future incidents you want know about while they are happening.
It's literally called Scanner Radio and is the first result on Google Play.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio
I use it regularly. Works well most the time.
I'm listening to the "San Bernardino Police System 10" scanner audio feed.
You can listen to it...
• Using your computer by going to http://www.bbscanner.com/listen.php?id=37039
• Using an Android phone or tablet using the Scanner Radio app ( https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio )
• Using an iPhone or iPad using the Scanner Radio Deluxe app ( https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/scanner-radio-deluxe/id498405045?mt=8 )
Helpful links:
Hey guys, for those of you who will be away from home and inside the city and cannot stay tuned to the TV for updates (like me) you can either take /u/sdlkfjlsdkjfljksfd 's advice and go to this website to listen to Baltimore City PD's radio. Here's a link to his comment which has a link to the website where you can listen in:
http://www.reddit.com/r/baltimore/comments/33vbvt/freddie_gray_protests_thread/cqpsb1n
For those of you who have an Andriod or iOS device (iPhone, iPad, etc.) the website may not work. It didn't work with my Galaxy. So you can download the Scanner Radio App which is excellent and free:
This is the one I have used for years.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio
There is a scanner app that uses broadcastify. This is the android version, I'm not sure if the is an iPhone app. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio
I don't have an actual scanner but I use a scanner app for Android called Police Scanner by Gordon Edwards. This is the link for the free version. (I use the paid version)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio
Scanner Radio for Android.
Nope we do not have any idea when any storms will hit until like a few days prior. Best thing to do is stock up before the Hurricane season and when a storm looks to be coming your way you will want to put up your shutters. Do not wait until last minute to put up your shutters. Listen to local media for forecast cones and updates. Turn on your Emergency Alerts for your phone. During Hurricane Irma when I had Depression force winds, I woke up at about 4 o clock and not even ten seconds later a Tornado Warning blasted my phone, these alerts could save your life. Alerts went off in the newsroom on live TV haha.
If you are not sure if your alerts are turned on, follow these steps:
On iPhone (iOS): Tap Settings > Notifications > Scroll to the very bottom > Swipe the Emergency Alert button to show a green like color. If it shows this color, the notifications are turned ON. It must always show the green like color to be ON. AMBER Alerts are for abducted children and probably won't be needed for the duration of the storm but I have mine on 24/7 anyway.
On Android: Open Settings > Scroll down and tap on Sound > Emergency Broadcasts
On a Samsung Galaxy it could be different depending on carrier (according to this article). https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/how-to-turn-off-amber-alerts/
For current storm info, I use the websites linked below under. I found wunderground to be very useful before Hurricane Matthew in October 2016 and Hurricane Irma in September 2017. I believe they update the cones of the storm every 3-5 hours depending on how much concern the storms are to the NHC, but I could be wrong on the concern statement so don't quote me on that.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ANY TROPICAL CYCLONE ACTIVITY CAN FORM IN THE OCEAN AT ANY TIME, EVEN OUTSIDE OF THE HURRICANE SEASON. We saw this with Hurricane Alex in January 2016 and Tropical Storm Arlene in April 2017. There are probably a bit of more examples but those are the ones I can remember off the top of my head.
GOOD LUCK
https://www.wunderground.com/hurricane
https://www.tropicaltidbits.com/storminfo/
You may also find a NOAA Weather radio useful. Don't purchase the ones that are like 30 bucks at Publix. Download this app for free on the iPhone App store or Google Play Store.
iPhone: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/scanner-radio-deluxe/id498405045?mt=8
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio&hl=en_US
On the home menu you can search up "Weather Radio"
If you find one that is close to you and provides coverage for your area and surrounding cities... that is awesome! If you are doing something around the house to prepare and you hear the tone at the beginning of this video, it would be in your best interest to pay attention to the alert. Video Link to what a warning for an event could be like: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNLUP4nDJGQ Like I said I woke up and not even ten seconds later a tornado warning popped up and blasted my phone. The tornado did not impact my house but I could have died if I did not take cover and just went back to sleep because my phone did not have the alerts on and thus did not alert me. Again good luck, be safe, and have a good evening. :)