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

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PriorityBreaking Traffic AlertActive

Breaking Traffic Alert in Chesterfield

Official traffic sources still list a major traffic condition near 10500 NEWBYS BRIDGE RD. Shown while the current traffic source still lists the condition.

Use another route if possible and follow official road instructions.

10500 Newbys Bridge RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 4:25 PM
Source Detail
Traffic Hazard
County Status
Awaiting Dispatch
Traffic Impact
Breaking Corridor Watch
PriorityBreaking Traffic AlertActive

Breaking Traffic Alert in Chesterfield

Official traffic sources still list a major traffic condition near 3700 JAMES RIVER RD. Shown while the current traffic source still lists the condition.

Use another route if possible and follow official road instructions.

3700 James River RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 4:25 PM
Source Detail
Disabled Vehicle
County Status
OnScene
Traffic Impact
Breaking Corridor Watch
PriorityBreaking Traffic AlertDispatched

Breaking Traffic Alert in Chesterfield

Official active-call and traffic sources show a breaking corridor incident near 3700 JAMES RIVER RD. Citizen reports and social posts are developing context until official details confirm the vehicle details.

Use another route if possible and follow official road instructions.

3700 James River RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 3:54 PM
Source Detail
Disabled Vehicle 3700 James River Rd Dispatched
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
PriorityDomestic Trouble, ViolentArrived

Domestic Trouble, Violent in Richmond

Public source reports Domestic Trouble, Violent near 900 N 20TH ST.

Avoid the immediate area and follow official police instructions.

900 N 20th StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)Jun 1, 3:45 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
PriorityStructure FireActive

Structure Fire in Chesterfield

Public source reports Structure Fire near 7824 Vermeil Street, Richmond, VA 23237.

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

7824 Vermeil Street, Richmond, VA 23237Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 3:40 PM
Source Type
Fire
Incident Updates
5 Updates
PriorityMedical Emergency Unresponsive PersonActive

Medical Emergency - Unresponsive Person in Colonial Heights

Public source reports Medical Emergency - Unresponsive Person near 3207 Wildwood Avenue, Colonial Heights, VA 23834.

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

3207 Wildwood Avenue, Colonial Heights, VA 23834Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 1:39 PM
Source Type
Medical
PriorityMedical Emergency Unresponsive PersonActive

Medical Emergency - Unresponsive Person in Colonial Heights

Public source reports Medical Emergency - Unresponsive Person near 315 Norfolk Avenue, Colonial Heights, VA 23834.

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

315 Norfolk Avenue, Colonial Heights, VA 23834Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 1:29 PM
Source Type
Medical
PriorityFire Incident at Fairlake LaneActive

Fire Incident at Fairlake Lane in Henrico

Public source reports Fire Incident at Fairlake Lane near 4128 Fairlake Lane, Glen Allen, VA 23060.

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

4128 Fairlake Lane, Glen Allen, VA 23060Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 4:05 PM
Source Type
Fire
PriorityFire Alarm ActivationActive

Fire Alarm Activation in Chesterfield

Public source reports Fire Alarm Activation near 13401 Eppes Falls Road, Chesterfield, VA 23838.

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

13401 Eppes Falls Road, Chesterfield, VA 23838Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 3:46 PM
Source Type
Fire
PriorityFire Alarm at 2909 7 Kings CtActive

Fire Alarm at 2909 7 Kings Ct in Henrico

Public source reports Fire Alarm at 2909 7 Kings Ct near 2909 Seven Kings Court, Richmond, VA 23231.

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

2909 Seven Kings Court, Richmond, VA 23231Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 3:22 PM
Source Type
Fire
PriorityVehicle FireActive

Vehicle Fire in Chesterfield

Public source reports Vehicle Fire near Watkins Centre Parkway, Chesterfield County, VA 23113.

Use another route if possible and follow official road instructions.

Watkins Centre Parkway, Chesterfield County, VA 23113Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 1:45 PM
Source Type
Fire
PriorityAssault, Just Occurred / in ProgressArrived

ASSAULT, JUST OCCURRED / in Progress in Richmond

Public source reports Assault, Just Occurred / in Progress near 5600 HULL STREET RD.

Avoid the immediate area and follow official police instructions.

5600 Hull Street RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)Jun 1, 4:10 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
Priorityin Progress (Assault or Battery By Mob), INVESTIGATEArrived

in Progress (Assault or Battery By Mob), INVESTIGATE in Richmond

Public source reports in Progress (Assault or Battery By Mob), INVESTIGATE near 1200 BELLEVUE AVE.

Avoid the immediate area and follow official police instructions.

1200 Bellevue AveHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)Jun 1, 3:44 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
PriorityEMS First Responder Call (Fire Response Only), BREATHING PROBLEMArrived

EMS First Responder Call (Fire Response Only), BREATHING PROBLEM in Richmond

Public source reports EMS First Responder Call (Fire Response Only), BREATHING PROBLEM near 3400 MAURY ST.

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

3400 Maury StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)Jun 1, 4:11 PM
Agency
RFD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
PriorityFire Alarm, Carbon MonoxideEnroute

Fire Alarm, Carbon Monoxide in Richmond

Public source reports Fire Alarm, Carbon Monoxide near 800 LINCOLN AVE.

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

800 Lincoln AveMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 4:16 PM
Agency
RFD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Enroute
PriorityFire Alarm at Barber LaneActive

Fire Alarm at Barber Lane in Henrico

Public source reports Fire Alarm at Barber Lane near 10601 Barbara Lane, Richmond, VA 23233.

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

10601 Barbara Lane, Richmond, VA 23233Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 2:50 PM
Source Type
Fire
PriorityFire Alarm at Discovery DriveActive

Fire Alarm at Discovery Drive in Henrico

Public source reports Fire Alarm at Discovery Drive near 8007 Discovery Drive, Tuckahoe, VA 23229.

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

8007 Discovery Drive, Tuckahoe, VA 23229Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 2:37 PM
Source Type
Fire
PriorityDomestic Trouble, InvestigateArrived

Domestic Trouble, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Domestic Trouble, Investigate near 6000 GLENWAY CT.

Avoid the immediate area and follow official police instructions.

6000 Glenway CtHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)Jun 1, 3:13 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived

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ActiveDisabled VehicleActive

DISABLED VEHICLE in Chesterfield

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 100 MM 11 NB. First reported 0 min ago.

100 Mm 11 NbHigh confidence (3 sources, exact location)Jun 1, 4:25 PM
Source Detail
Disabled Vehicle 100 Mm 11 Nb Arrived
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
ActiveMotor Vehicle Accident, No InjuriesDispatched

Motor Vehicle Accident, No Injuries in Chesterfield

Public source reports Motor Vehicle Accident, No Injuries near CENTRALIA RD / OLD WREXHAM RD.

Centralia Rd / Old Wrexham RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)Jun 1, 3:39 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveMotor Vehicle Accident, No InjuriesDispatched

Motor Vehicle Accident, No Injuries in Chesterfield

Public source reports Motor Vehicle Accident, No Injuries near 12200 CHATTANOOGA PLZ.

12200 Chattanooga PlzMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 3:59 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveFall ResponseActive

Fall Response in Amelia

Public source reports Fall Response near 17777 Rolling Meadows Drive, Amelia Court House, VA 23002.

17777 Rolling Meadows Drive, Amelia Court House, VA 23002Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 1:36 PM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveAccidentActive

ACCIDENT in Chesterfield

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 12200 CHATTANOOGA PLZ. First reported 0 min ago.

12200 Chattanooga PlzMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 4:25 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 CENTRALIA RD / OLD WREXHAM RD. First reported 0 min ago.

Centralia Rd / Old Wrexham RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 4:25 PM
County Status
OnScene
Traffic Impact
Active Traffic Watch
Traffic Freshness
0 Min Old
RoutineAssigned 4:04 PmBrookland

ASSIGNED 4:04 PM in Henrico

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 7700 Block E PARHAM RD. First reported 1 min ago.

7700 Block E Parham RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 4:24 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Brookland
ActiveAssist Other Agency or CallerArrived

Assist - Other Agency or Caller in Richmond

Public source reports Assist - Other Agency or Caller near 1800 E BROAD ST.

1800 E Broad StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)Jun 1, 4:20 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveHotspot Curve, Officer InitatedDispatched

Hotspot-Curve, Officer Initated in Richmond

Public source reports Hotspot-Curve, Officer Initated near 5200 HULL STREET RD.

5200 Hull Street RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)Jun 1, 4:15 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Dispatched
ActiveDisorderly, InvestigateEnroute

Disorderly, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Disorderly, Investigate near W GRACE ST/N BELVIDERE ST RICH.

W Grace St/N Belvidere St RichMedium confidence (2 sources, address matched)Jun 1, 4:07 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Enroute
ActiveDisorderly, InvestigateArrived

Disorderly, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Disorderly, Investigate near 800 ADMIRAL GRAVELY BLVD.

800 Admiral Gravely BlvdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)Jun 1, 3:57 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveTrespassing, InvestigateArrived

Trespassing, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Trespassing, Investigate near 500 NORTHSIDE AVE.

500 Northside AveHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)Jun 1, 3:55 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveHotspot Curve, Officer InitatedDispatched

Hotspot-Curve, Officer Initated in Richmond

Public source reports Hotspot-Curve, Officer Initated near 600 W SOUTHSIDE PLZ.

600 W Southside PlzHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)Jun 1, 3:54 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Dispatched
ActiveShopliftingDispatched

SHOPLIFTING in Chesterfield

Public source reports Shoplifting near 6900 WALMSLEY BLVD.

6900 Walmsley BlvdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)Jun 1, 3:54 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveBreak & Enter, InvestigateArrived

Break & Enter, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Break & Enter, Investigate near 2200 AFTON AVE.

2200 Afton AveHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)Jun 1, 3:51 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 5800 WILLOW OAKS DR.

5800 Willow Oaks DrHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)Jun 1, 3:48 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveDisorderly, InvestigateArrived

Disorderly, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Disorderly, Investigate near 4900 CHAMBERLAYNE AVE.

4900 Chamberlayne AveHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)Jun 1, 3:43 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveReferral from Ngo or Go, Officer InitiatedArrived

Referral from Ngo or Go, Officer Initiated in Richmond

Public source reports Referral from Ngo or Go, Officer Initiated near 7700 DUNCASTER RD.

7700 Duncaster RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)Jun 1, 3:16 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveAssist Other Agency or Caller, CitizenArrived

Assist - Other Agency or Caller, Citizen in Richmond

Public source reports Assist - Other Agency or Caller, Citizen near 1500 TREEHAVEN DR.

1500 Treehaven DrHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)Jun 1, 3:14 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveMISSING PERSON, TAKE A REPORT (Field Unit RequiredEnroute

MISSING PERSON, TAKE A REPORT (Field Unit Required in Richmond

Public source reports MISSING PERSON, TAKE A REPORT (Field Unit Required near 2000 N 28TH ST.

2000 N 28th StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)Jun 1, 3:06 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Enroute
ActiveAssist Other Agency or Caller, CitizenDispatched

Assist - Other Agency or Caller, Citizen in Richmond

Public source reports Assist - Other Agency or Caller, Citizen near 1700 ROBIN HOOD RD.

1700 Robin Hood RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)Jun 1, 2:52 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Dispatched
ActiveDomesticDispatched

DOMESTIC in Chesterfield

Public source reports Domestic near 4000 MALLARD CREEK CIR.

4000 Mallard Creek CirHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)Jun 1, 2:33 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
RoutineArv 12:00 AmThree Chopt

ARV 12:00 AM in Henrico

Public source reports Arv 12:00 Am near 8000 Block COSTIN DR.

8000 Block Costin DrMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 4:24 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Three Chopt
RoutineArrived 1:36 PmFairfield

ARRIVED 1:36 PM in Henrico

Public source reports Arrived 1:36 Pm near 5000 Block NINE MILE RD.

5000 Block Nine Mile RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 4:24 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Fairfield
RoutineArrived 2:23 PmThree Chopt

ARRIVED 2:23 PM in Henrico

Public source reports Arrived 2:23 Pm near 11200 Block W BROAD ST.

11200 Block W Broad StMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 4:24 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Three Chopt
RoutineArrived 3:18 PmFairfield

ARRIVED 3:18 PM in Henrico

Public source reports Arrived 3:18 Pm near 300 Block KIRKLAND DR.

300 Block Kirkland DrMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 4:24 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Fairfield
RoutineAssigned 3:23 PmBrookland

ASSIGNED 3:23 PM in Henrico

Public source reports Assigned 3:23 Pm near 8200 Block BEAGLE DR.

8200 Block Beagle DrMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 4:24 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Brookland
RoutineTrnsprt 4:10 PmBrookland

TRNSPRT 4:10 PM in Henrico

Public source reports Trnsprt 4:10 Pm near 9100 Block W BROAD ST.

9100 Block W Broad StMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 4:24 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Brookland
RoutineArrived 4:20 PmFairfield

ARRIVED 4:20 PM in Henrico

Public source reports Arrived 4:20 Pm near 5100 Block RICHMOND HENRICO TPKE.

5100 Block Richmond Henrico TpkeMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 4:24 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Fairfield
RoutineArrived 4:16 PmThree Chopt

ARRIVED 4:16 PM in Henrico

Public source reports Arrived 4:16 Pm near 10900 Block W BROAD ST.

10900 Block W Broad StMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 4:24 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Three Chopt
RoutineTrnsprt 4:13 PmBrookland

TRNSPRT 4:13 PM in Henrico

Public source reports Trnsprt 4:13 Pm near 5800 Block WESTBOURNE DR.

5800 Block Westbourne DrMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 4:24 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Brookland
RoutineEnroute 4:20 PmThree Chopt

ENROUTE 4:20 PM in Henrico

Public source reports Enroute 4:20 Pm near 4500 Block JALBERT DR.

4500 Block Jalbert DrMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 4:24 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Three Chopt
ActivePublic ServiceDispatched

PUBLIC SERVICE in Chesterfield

Public source reports Public Service near 16000 BLOOMING RD.

16000 Blooming RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 2:49 PM
Agency
CCFD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveEMS CallDispatched

EMS Call in Chesterfield

Public source reports EMS Call near 2100 BRANDERMILL PKWY.

2100 Brandermill PkwyHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)Jun 1, 4:10 PM
Agency
CCFD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveTraumatic Injury Medical EventActive

Traumatic Injury Medical Event in Hopewell/Prince George

Public source reports Traumatic Injury Medical Event near 7070 Golf Course Drive, Disputanta, VA 23842.

7070 Golf Course Drive, Disputanta, VA 23842Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 4:18 PM
Source Type
Medical
Incident Updates
2 Updates
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Chesterfield

Public source reports Medical Event near 2100 Brandermill Parkway, Midlothian, VA 23114.

2100 Brandermill Parkway, Midlothian, VA 23114Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 4:13 PM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Caroline

Public source reports Medical Event near 22085 Sparta Road, DeJarnette, VA 22427.

22085 Sparta Road, DeJarnette, VA 22427Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 4:09 PM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical Event at Gibbs LaneActive

Medical Event at Gibbs Lane in Henrico

Public source reports Medical Event at Gibbs Lane near 8551 Gibbs Lane, Varina, VA 23231.

8551 Gibbs Lane, Varina, VA 23231Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 4:08 PM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical Event at Westbourne DriveActive

Medical Event at Westbourne Drive in Henrico

Public source reports Medical Event at Westbourne Drive near 5 Westbourne Drive, Henrico County, VA 23230.

5 Westbourne Drive, Henrico County, VA 23230Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 4:08 PM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical Event at Churning CircleActive

Medical Event at Churning Circle in Henrico

Public source reports Medical Event at Churning Circle near 7907 Chowning Circle, Richmond, VA 23294.

7907 Chowning Circle, Richmond, VA 23294Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 4:02 PM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Hopewell/Prince George

Public source reports Medical Event near 712 Collindale Road, Hopewell, VA 23860.

712 Collindale Road, Hopewell, VA 23860Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)Jun 1, 3:59 PM
Source Type
Medical
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What Richmond residents need to know.

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.

Can you look up 911 calls?
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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