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 ...

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 ...

Downloads of police scanner apps, tools for private communication and mobile safety apps hit record numbers this past weekend in the U.S., amid continued nationwide protests over the police killing of ...

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 ...

Ever wonder where those police vehicles are going when sirens blare past your house? GeekWire’s app of the week, 5-0 Radio Police Scanner, may be able to help you figure it out. (Image courtesy iTunes ...

NORFOLK -- You may not know it, but an app can turn your cell phone into a police radio scanner right now for free. We most recently saw these easy-to-use applications in action during the Boston ...