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Active public incidents with the clearest urgency, multi-source confirmation, or public safety impact.

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PriorityCardiac Arrest at Henrico Arms PlaceActive

Cardiac Arrest at Henrico Arms Place in Henrico

Public source reports Cardiac Arrest at Henrico Arms Place near 1654 Henrico Arms Place, Montrose, VA 23231.

Avoid the immediate area if possible and verify urgent instructions with official sources.

1654 Henrico Arms Place, Montrose, VA 23231Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 3:58 PM
Source Type
Medical
Incident Updates
4 Updates
PriorityFire Alarm Activation at Concentra Urgent CareActive

Fire Alarm Activation at Concentra Urgent Care in Chesterfield

Public source reports Fire Alarm Activation at Concentra Urgent Care near Burge Avenue, Bellwood, VA 23237.

Avoid the immediate area and follow official fire or emergency instructions.

Burge Avenue, Bellwood, VA 23237Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 3:05 PM
Source Type
Fire
PriorityVehicle FireActive

Vehicle Fire in Hopewell/Prince George

Public source reports Vehicle Fire near 3901 Tavern Road, Petersburg, VA 23805.

Use another route if possible and follow official road instructions.

3901 Tavern Road, Petersburg, VA 23805Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 2:44 PM
Source Type
Fire
Incident Updates
3 Updates
PriorityFire Alarm Activation at Midlothian TurnpikeActive

Fire Alarm Activation at Midlothian Turnpike in Chesterfield

Public source reports Fire Alarm Activation at Midlothian Turnpike near 8535 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond, VA 23235.

Avoid the immediate area and follow official fire or emergency instructions.

8535 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond, VA 23235Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 2:36 PM
Source Type
Fire
PriorityCommercial Hazard at Cedarfield ParkwayActive

Commercial Hazard at Cedarfield Parkway in Henrico

Public source reports Commercial Hazard at Cedarfield Parkway near 2300 Cedarfield Parkway, Short Pump, VA 23233.

Avoid the immediate area if possible and verify urgent instructions with official sources.

2300 Cedarfield Parkway, Short Pump, VA 23233Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 4:10 PM
Source Type
Fire
PriorityFire Public ServiceActive

Fire Public Service in Hopewell/Prince George

Public source reports Fire Public Service near 3102 Sussex Drive, Hopewell, VA 23860.

Avoid the immediate area and follow official fire or emergency instructions.

3102 Sussex Drive, Hopewell, VA 23860Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 4:31 PM
Source Type
Fire
PriorityFire Alarm Activation at BusinessActive

Fire Alarm Activation at Business in Goochland

Public source reports Fire Alarm Activation at Business near 12830 West Creek Parkway, Henrico, VA 23238.

Avoid the immediate area and follow official fire or emergency instructions.

12830 West Creek Parkway, Henrico, VA 23238Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 4:24 PM
Source Type
Fire
PriorityFire Alarm Activation at BusinessActive

Fire Alarm Activation at Business in Goochland

Public source reports Fire Alarm Activation at Business near 1623 West Creek Parkway, Goochland County, VA 23238.

Avoid the immediate area and follow official fire or emergency instructions.

1623 West Creek Parkway, Goochland County, VA 23238Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 4:23 PM
Source Type
Fire
PriorityFire Incident at Temple AvenueActive

Fire Incident at Temple Avenue in Colonial Heights

Public source reports Fire Incident at Temple Avenue near 1064 Temple Avenue, Colonial Heights, VA 23834.

Avoid the immediate area and follow official fire or emergency instructions.

1064 Temple Avenue, Colonial Heights, VA 23834Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 3:53 PM
Source Type
Fire
Incident Updates
5 Updates
PriorityFire Public Service at Mason Valley DriveActive

Fire Public Service at Mason Valley Drive in Chesterfield

Public source reports Fire Public Service at Mason Valley Drive near 6609 Mason Valley Drive, Richmond, VA 23234.

Avoid the immediate area and follow official fire or emergency instructions.

6609 Mason Valley Drive, Richmond, VA 23234Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 2:57 PM
Source Type
Fire
PriorityFire Public Service at Chipbroke RoadActive

Fire Public Service at Chipbroke Road in Chesterfield

Public source reports Fire Public Service at Chipbroke Road near 4418 Chippoke Road, Chester, VA 23831.

Use another route if possible and follow official road instructions.

4418 Chippoke Road, Chester, VA 23831Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 2:48 PM
Source Type
Fire
PriorityFire Public Service at Johnson StreetActive

Fire Public Service at Johnson Street in Hopewell/Prince George

Public source reports Fire Public Service at Johnson Street near 2203 Johnson Street, Hopewell, VA 23860.

Avoid the immediate area and follow official fire or emergency instructions.

2203 Johnson Street, Hopewell, VA 23860Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 2:34 PM
Source Type
Fire
Incident Updates
2 Updates
PriorityFire Response at Chieftain TrailActive

Fire Response at Chieftain Trail in Chesterfield

Public source reports Fire Response at Chieftain Trail near 10501 Chieftain Trail, Chestnut Hill, VA 23236.

Avoid the immediate area and follow official fire or emergency instructions.

10501 Chieftain Trail, Chestnut Hill, VA 23236Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 2:29 PM
Source Type
Fire
PriorityDomestic Trouble, InvestigateArrived

Domestic Trouble, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Domestic Trouble, Investigate near 3100 LOGANDALE AVE.

Avoid the immediate area and follow official police instructions.

3100 Logandale AveHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 4:57 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived

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Lower urgency items that still matter for neighborhood awareness and traffic planning.

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ActiveCrash, Property DamageArrived

Crash, Property Damage in Richmond

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 4700 W BROAD ST. First reported 37 min ago.

4700 W Broad StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 4:34 PM
Source Detail
Crash, Property Damage 4700 W Broad St Arrived
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
ActiveCrash, Personal InjuryArrived

Crash, Personal Injury in Richmond

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near E BROAD ST/N 18TH ST RICH. First reported 44 min ago.

E Broad St/N 18th St RichMedium confidence (2 sources, address matched)May 22, 4:27 PM
Source Detail
Crash, Personal Injury E Broad St/N 18th St Rich Arrived
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
ActiveVehicle AccidentActive

Vehicle Accident in Chesterfield

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 95 MM 62 SB, CHESTER, VA. First reported 14 min ago.

95 Mm 62 Sb, Chester, VAMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 4:57 PM
Source Detail
Vehicle Accident 95 MM 62 SB, CHESTER, VA
Agency
Chesterfield Fire/EMS
Call Code
Vehicle Accident
ActiveGas Leak Due to Carbon Monoxide from Gas Powered SawActive

Gas Leak Due to Carbon Monoxide from Gas-Powered Saw in Colonial Heights

Public source reports Gas Leak Due to Carbon Monoxide from Gas-Powered Saw near 1064 Temple Avenue, Colonial Heights, VA 23834.

1064 Temple Avenue, Colonial Heights, VA 23834Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 4:49 PM
Source Type
Fire
ActiveCarbon Monoxide Alarm at Verona Chase DriveActive

Carbon Monoxide Alarm at Verona Chase Drive in Henrico

Public source reports Carbon Monoxide Alarm at Verona Chase Drive near 7808 Varina Chase Drive, Richmond, VA 23231.

7808 Varina Chase Drive, Richmond, VA 23231Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 4:05 PM
Source Type
Fire
Incident Updates
2 Updates
ActiveWire Down with Sparks and Tree FallenActive

Wire Down with Sparks and Tree Fallen in Caroline

Public source reports Wire Down with Sparks and Tree Fallen near 16085 Lakeshore Drive, Bowling Green, VA 22427.

16085 Lakeshore Drive, Bowling Green, VA 22427Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 3:45 PM
Source Type
Fire
Incident Updates
2 Updates
ActiveRoad Hazard AssistanceActive

Road Hazard Assistance in Louisa

Public source reports Road Hazard Assistance near 2980 Gardners Road, Mineral, VA 23117.

2980 Gardners Road, Mineral, VA 23117Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 3:29 PM
Source Type
Police
ActiveGas Leak in StructureActive

Gas Leak in Structure in Colonial Heights

Public source reports Gas Leak in Structure near 1064 Temple Avenue, Colonial Heights, VA 23834.

1064 Temple Avenue, Colonial Heights, VA 23834Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 3:15 PM
Source Type
Fire
Incident Updates
7 Updates
ActiveTraffic Lights OutDispatched

TRAFFIC LIGHTS OUT in Chesterfield

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near MIDLOTHIAN TPKE / WINTERFIELD LN. First reported 10 min ago.

Midlothian Tpke / Winterfield LnMedium confidence (2 sources, address matched)May 22, 5:01 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveAccidentActive

ACCIDENT in Chesterfield

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near LUCKS LN / WESTCREEK DR. First reported 0 min ago.

Lucks Ln / Westcreek DrMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 5:10 PM
County Status
OnScene
Traffic Impact
Active Traffic Watch
Traffic Freshness
0 Min Old
ActiveAccidentActive

ACCIDENT in Chesterfield

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near POLO PKWY / ROBIOUS RD. First reported 0 min ago.

Polo Pkwy / Robious RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 5:10 PM
County Status
OnScene
Traffic Impact
Active Traffic Watch
Traffic Freshness
0 Min Old
ActiveTraffic Light MalfunctionActive

TRAFFIC LIGHT MALFUNCTION in Chesterfield

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near MIDLOTHIAN TPKE / WINTERFIELD LN. First reported 0 min ago.

Midlothian Tpke / Winterfield LnMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 5:10 PM
County Status
OnScene
Traffic Impact
Active Traffic Watch
Traffic Freshness
0 Min Old
Routine5:08 PMAssigned 5:09 Pm

5:08 PM in Henrico

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 200 Block I64 E. First reported 1 min ago.

I-64 East CorridorMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 5:10 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Assigned 5:09 Pm
ActiveMissing Person at Risk, InvestigateEnroute

Missing Person - at Risk, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Missing Person - at Risk, Investigate near 200 ERICH RD.

200 Erich RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 5:05 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Enroute
ActiveDisorderly, InvestigateEnroute

Disorderly, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Disorderly, Investigate near 100 W BROAD ST.

100 W Broad StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 4:54 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Enroute
ActiveTrespassingDispatched

TRESPASSING in Chesterfield

Public source reports Trespassing near 6200 CROWNE CREEK DR.

6200 Crowne Creek DrHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 4:52 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveWanted Person, InvestigateArrived

Wanted Person, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Wanted Person, Investigate near 200 W GRACE ST.

200 W Grace StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 4:42 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveLarceny, Just Occurred / in ProgressEnroute

LARCENY, JUST OCCURRED / in Progress in Richmond

Public source reports Larceny, Just Occurred / in Progress near 6500 HULL STREET RD.

6500 Hull Street RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 4:22 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Enroute
ActiveMental Subject, Investigate EMSArrived

Mental Subject, Investigate EMS in Richmond

Public source reports Mental Subject, Investigate EMS near 700 E FRANKLIN ST.

700 E Franklin StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 4:18 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveDisorderly, NuisanceArrived

DISORDERLY, NUISANCE in Richmond

Public source reports Disorderly, Nuisance near 2400 E MAIN ST.

2400 E Main StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 4:14 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveMental Subject, Mental Subject EmergentArrived

Mental Subject, Mental Subject Emergent in Richmond

Public source reports Mental Subject, Mental Subject Emergent near 1300 W BROAD ST.

1300 W Broad StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 4:06 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveMental Subject, Tdo / EcoEnroute

Mental Subject, Tdo / Eco in Richmond

Public source reports Mental Subject, Tdo / Eco near 5800 BREMO RD.

5800 Bremo RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 3:58 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Enroute
ActiveAssist Other Agency or Caller, CitizenEnroute

Assist - Other Agency or Caller, Citizen in Richmond

Public source reports Assist - Other Agency or Caller, Citizen near 1500 N 29TH ST.

1500 N 29th StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 3:17 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Enroute
Active4:24 PMEnroute 4:25 Pm

4:24 PM in Henrico

Public source reports 4:24 PM near AZALEA AVE / WILKINSON RD.

Azalea Ave / Wilkinson RdMedium confidence (1 source, address matched)May 22, 5:10 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Enroute 4:25 Pm
Active4:57 PMEnroute 5:00 Pm

4:57 PM in Henrico

Public source reports 4:57 PM near 7700 Block MENDOTA DR.

7700 Block Mendota DrMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 5:10 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Enroute 5:00 Pm
Active4:52 PMArrived 5:02 Pm

4:52 PM in Henrico

Public source reports 4:52 PM near 9100 Block W BROAD ST.

9100 Block W Broad StMedium confidence (1 source, address matched)May 22, 5:10 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Arrived 5:02 Pm
Routine2:38 PMArv 12:00 Am

2:38 PM in Henrico

Public source reports 2:38 PM near 5200 Block W BROAD ST.

5200 Block W Broad StMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 5:10 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Arv 12:00 Am
Routine4:02 PMArv 12:00 Am

4:02 PM in Henrico

Public source reports 4:02 PM near 5200 Block CHAMBERLAYNE RD.

5200 Block Chamberlayne RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 5:10 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Arv 12:00 Am
Active3:53 PMEnroute 3:53 Pm

3:53 PM in Henrico

Public source reports 3:53 PM near 1300 Block N LABURNUM AVE.

1300 Block N Laburnum AveMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 5:10 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Enroute 3:53 Pm
Active3:48 PMEnroute 4:40 Pm

3:48 PM in Henrico

Public source reports 3:48 PM near 9800 Block BROOKS HALL PL.

9800 Block Brooks Hall PlMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 5:10 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Enroute 4:40 Pm
Active10:10 AMArrived 10:37 Am

10:10 AM in Henrico

Public source reports 10:10 AM near 5800 Block BREMO RD.

5800 Block BREMO RDMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 5:10 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Arrived 10:37 Am
Active3:47 PMArrived 4:10 Pm

3:47 PM in Henrico

Public source reports 3:47 PM near 500 Block N IVY AVE.

500 Block N IVY AVEMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 5:10 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Arrived 4:10 Pm
Active4:33 PMArrived 5:06 Pm

4:33 PM in Henrico

Public source reports 4:33 PM near 6600 Block MILLER RD.

6600 Block Miller RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 5:10 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Arrived 5:06 Pm
Active5:06 PMEnroute 5:07 Pm

5:06 PM in Henrico

Public source reports 5:06 PM near WHITTALL WAY / W BROAD ST.

Whittall Way / W Broad StMedium confidence (1 source, address matched)May 22, 5:10 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Enroute 5:07 Pm
Active4:56 PMArrived 4:58 Pm

4:56 PM in Henrico

Public source reports 4:56 PM near CLOVERDALE ST / GLENSIDE DR.

Cloverdale St / Glenside DrMedium confidence (1 source, address matched)May 22, 5:10 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Arrived 4:58 Pm
Active4:55 PMEnroute 5:03 Pm

4:55 PM in Henrico

Public source reports 4:55 PM near WOODMAN RD / MOUNTAIN RD.

Woodman Rd / Mountain RdMedium confidence (1 source, address matched)May 22, 5:10 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Enroute 5:03 Pm
Routine4:38 PMTrnsprt 5:06 Pm

4:38 PM in Henrico

Public source reports 4:38 PM near RIDGE RD / BROOK RD.

Ridge Rd / Brook RdMedium confidence (1 source, address matched)May 22, 5:10 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Trnsprt 5:06 Pm
Active4:58 PMEnroute 5:01 Pm

4:58 PM in Henrico

Public source reports 4:58 PM near WOODMAN RD / HOXTON RD.

Woodman Rd / Hoxton RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 5:10 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Enroute 5:01 Pm
ActiveCheck the WelfareDispatched

CHECK THE WELFARE in Chesterfield

Public source reports Check the Welfare near 15500 HARROWGATE RD.

15500 Harrowgate RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 4:28 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveInvestigation at Commercial BuildingActive

Investigation at Commercial Building in Colonial Heights

Public source reports Investigation at Commercial Building near 1520 Temple Avenue, Colonial Heights, VA 23834.

1520 Temple Avenue, Colonial Heights, VA 23834Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 3:20 PM
Source Type
Fire
Incident Updates
3 Updates
ActiveEMS CallDispatched

EMS Call in Chesterfield

Public source reports EMS Call near XX MM 62 SB.

Xx Mm 62 SbHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 4:57 PM
Agency
CCFD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveEMS CallArrived

EMS Call in Chesterfield

Public source reports EMS Call near 7600 BELASCO DR.

7600 Belasco DrHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 22, 4:46 PM
Agency
CCFD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Arrived
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Hanover

Public source reports Medical Event near 8139 Lee-Davis Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111.

8139 Lee-Davis Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 5:04 PM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Henrico

Public source reports Medical Event near 8710 Hermitage Trace Circle, Laurel, VA 23228.

8710 Hermitage Trace Circle, Laurel, VA 23228Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 5:01 PM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Henrico

Public source reports Medical Event near 1323 Old Bronze Road, Richmond, VA 232314752.

1323 Old Bronze Road, Richmond, VA 232314752Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 4:51 PM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Henrico

Public source reports Medical Event near 640 North Airport Drive, Highland Springs, VA 23075.

640 North Airport Drive, Highland Springs, VA 23075Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 4:49 PM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Henrico

Public source reports Medical Event near 5200 Lewis Road, Sandston, VA 23150.

5200 Lewis Road, Sandston, VA 23150Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 4:48 PM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical Event at Chamberlain RoadActive

Medical Event at Chamberlain Road in Henrico

Public source reports Medical Event at Chamberlain Road near 5258 Chamberlayne Road, Richmond, VA 23227.

5258 Chamberlayne Road, Richmond, VA 23227Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 22, 4:33 PM
Source Type
Medical
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What is Signal RVA?
Signal RVA is a live Richmond metro police, fire, traffic, and emergency incident tracker.

Signal RVA is a public Richmond metro live police, fire, traffic, and emergency incident map that turns active calls and public signal into clear public updates. It is built for residents who want fast context without raw private feeds or operator mechanics.

What is the best police scanner to have?
The best scanner is the one that matches your local radio system and can handle digital trunked traffic when needed.

The best police scanner depends on the radio system in your city or county. For many metro areas, shoppers should research scanners that support the local trunked system, P25 digital voice, simulcast performance, and any fire or EMS channels they care about. Encrypted channels cannot be decoded by a consumer scanner, so check a radio database and local agency policy before buying hardware.

Can the public listen to police scanners?
Often yes, but only where the feed or radio traffic is lawfully available and not encrypted.

The public can often listen to lawfully available, unencrypted public-safety radio traffic or official/public feeds. Access varies by agency, state, feed host, and radio system. Signal RVA uses public summaries and official listen links or embeds only when they are allowed, and it does not publish private playback URLs, captured cookies, or restricted streams.

Can I listen to a police scanner on my phone?
Yes, if a lawful public feed exists for the agency you want to hear.

You can listen to some police, fire, EMS, rail, and aviation feeds on a phone through official agency pages, public feed directories, or scanner apps. Availability is uneven. Feeds may be delayed, offline, removed, or limited, and encrypted traffic will not be available through an app. Signal RVA is designed to provide Richmond context even when audio is unavailable.

Is it illegal to listen to police radio in the US?
There is no single yes-or-no answer because scanner rules vary by state and use case.

In the United States, listening to lawfully available unencrypted radio is generally different from misusing a scanner, using it while committing a crime, intercepting restricted communications, or rebroadcasting restricted audio. State laws vary. In Virginia, for example, the law specifically addresses possession or use of a police-radio receiving device while committing certain crimes. This is not legal advice, check current law and local rules before relying on a scanner.

How do you find out about police activity in your neighborhood?
Use official active-call pages, public alerts, local news, agency social posts, and a live local tracker when available.

To find police activity near your neighborhood, start with official active-call pages, city or county police alerts, fire and EMS public incident pages, local news, traffic cameras, and agency social channels. In Richmond, Signal RVA combines public active-call context, map precision labels, source counts, nearby cameras, and update times so residents can see what is happening without needing raw scanner traffic.

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You usually cannot search live raw 911 calls, but some agencies publish call-for-service summaries or public records.

Raw 911 call audio is usually not a live public search product. Some jurisdictions publish call-for-service summaries, incident logs, active calls, or public records, and some 911 audio may be available later through a lawful records request with redactions. Signal RVA focuses on public summaries and does not publish private tactical notes, personal details, or restricted audio.

What is the crime rate in Richmond VA?
Richmond's crime rate depends on the year, offense category, and dataset being used.

Richmond's crime rate should be read from official annual or weekly crime-stat sources, not from a live incident map alone. The FBI Crime Data Explorer is useful for standardized annual comparisons, while Richmond Police publish local crime-stat and incident information for more current city context. Signal RVA shows live public-safety activity, which is not the same thing as an official crime-rate report.

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