Listen to Philadelphia Police Dispatch - Southwest

Philadelphia Police Dispatch - Southwest is a Public Safety scanner feed covering Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. Expect a mix of dispatch traffic as calls come in, along with units reporting their status.

Yes. Listening to Philadelphia Police Dispatch - Southwest in the Scanner Radio app is free on both iPhone and Android.

Scanner Radio lists 16 other scanners in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, including PA Turnpike Police Harrisburg - East, Phil-Mont Mobile Radio Club (Roxborough) and Philadelphia Fire - South Fire/South Medics. You can see all scanners in Philadelphia County on the area page.

Scanner traffic comes in bursts, so a silent stretch usually just means a quiet moment on the channel. If the feed itself is down, it is usually for maintenance and typically comes back on its own.

In Scanner Radio, turn on push notifications to hear when listener numbers on a feed suddenly spike, which is often the first sign of a major incident, or when there is a big breaking news story.

Dispatchers use 10-codes, signal codes and unit numbers as shorthand. Scanner Radio includes a built-in 10-code reference so you can follow along. Police Scanner Codes Explained: The Complete 10-Code Guide.

Yes. How to Listen to Philadelphia Police Radio walks through the main scanner feeds for the area and how to listen to them.