How to Listen to Police Radio Online: Best Apps & Websites

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Easy ways to listen to local & international police radio channelsListening to police radio can be an exciting way to keep up with law enforcement and other first responders all across the world. Whether you want to learn about local...
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Listening to police radio can be an exciting way to keep up with law enforcement and other first responders all across the world. Whether you want to learn about local emergency situations or keep track of police activity in another city, it's easy to listen to police radio on your computer, phone, or tablet. To tune in, you'll just need to download a police radio app or visit a police scanner website. You can also use a standalone police scanner to listen to local police radio. This wikiHow guide will teach you everything you need to know about listening to police radio, from the best free mobile police scanner apps, to tuning in with your own police scanner device.

Things You Should Know

  • Tune in on the web using sites like Broadcastify and OpenMHz, or by searching for a city and "live police scanner."
  • Apps like Scanner Radio, 5-0 Radio, and Police Scanner X are easy to download onto your Android, iPhone, or iPad.
  • Many police departments in the US and UK now encrypt their radio activity, so you can't listen to police radio in some cities.
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Using a Mobile Police Scanner App or Website

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Using a Standalone Scanner

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Tips & Tricks

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Warnings

  • Never attempt to observe or interfere with a police or emergency call in progress. Doing so could jeopardize your safety or that of the responding officers, and considered a crime in many areas.
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  • Make sure you follow your locality's laws on the use of radio scanners.
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  • In some U.S states, listening to a police scanner in your vehicle while driving is illegal.[5]
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