Every time she left her house over the past three years, Christina Smith would check Facebook to see if it’s safe where she’s headed. While she was out, she’d check Facebook to see if there’s any ...

Seeing the red lights flashing behind you while driving on the highway can immediately make your heart sink, so it's no surprise that a lot of drivers are using police scanners to detect nearby police ...

Standing up for your rights is dangerous, and now that cities around the U.S. are implementing early curfews with violent enforcement, it’s useful to arm yourself with as much knowledge as you can. At ...

Across Maryland, law enforcement agencies are making dramatic changes to their communication practices, and they’re not aimed at increasing transparency. One by one, county sheriff’s offices and city ...

A high-ranking Senate Democrat wants to keep police band radio signals available to the press and public. Sen. Michael Gianaris, D-Astoria and Senate deputy majority leader, has introduced the Keep ...

The Glendale Police Department plans to encrypt its emergency radio frequency, preventing the public from listening in on the goings-on of the police force. The change will go into effect on Oct. 2, ...