Syracuse Police Scanner - Listen Live
Live Syracuse Police & Emergency Scanner
CNY Signal monitors Onondaga County public safety radio 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our P25 digital scanner captures Syracuse Police, Sheriff, Fire, and EMS dispatch in real time - then delivers verified incident updates straight to you.
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What CNY Signal has logged off Onondaga County public safety radio.
Most recent calls
- 11:07 pm Response from Menter 15 and 503 in Central New York
- 11:07 pm Oswego County EMS Dispatch traffic in Central New York
- 11:07 pm Hit and Run in SyracuseButternut St., Syracuse
- 11:07 pm Gas Leak Reported in FultonFulton
- 11:06 pm Status Check on Clark Lane in CamillusCLARK LN, Camillus
Preliminary dispatch data. These are calls CNY Signal heard on public safety radio and published, updated Oct 21, 2026 at 11:10 pm Eastern. They are incomplete by nature, a receiver outage or an unmonitored channel means calls are missed, initial dispatch information is often corrected or withdrawn, and none of this is an official record from any agency. Do not use it as one.
COVERAGE
What Our Scanner Covers
CNY Signal operates dedicated RTL-SDR hardware tuned to the Onondaga County P25 digital trunked radio system. We decode and monitor dispatch communications across all major public safety agencies in the Syracuse metropolitan area - not a rebroadcast or third-party relay.
Our coverage area spans from Baldwinsville and Liverpool in the north to Tully and LaFayette in the south, and from Skaneateles in the west to Manlius and Fayetteville in the east. If it happens in Onondaga County, we hear it.
TALKGROUP DIRECTORY
Onondaga County Radio Channels
These are the primary P25 talkgroups monitored on the Onondaga County simulcast system. Talkgroup numbers correspond to the county's digital trunked infrastructure.
Syracuse Police Department
Talkgroups 33 to 38 • Dispatch, Patrol, Detective
Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office
Talkgroups 47 to 50 • Patrol, Road, Courts
Syracuse Fire Department
Talkgroups 21 to 24 • Dispatch, Fireground, Ops
Onondaga County Fire Control
Talkgroups 1 to 7 • County-wide fire dispatch
American Medical Response (EMS)
Talkgroups 141 to 142 • Ambulance dispatch
New York State Police
Talkgroups 65 to 66 • Troop D patrol
TECHNOLOGY
How Our Scanner Works
Traditional analog police scanners can not receive modern P25 digital radio. Onondaga County migrated to an encrypted digital trunked system years ago, and consumer scanners stopped picking up most channels.
CNY Signal uses software-defined radio (SDR) hardware with custom decoding software to monitor the P25 protocol. Our system automatically follows talkgroup assignments across the trunked network, capturing dispatch audio in real time.
- RTL-SDR hardware tuned to Onondaga County P25 frequencies
- Automated talkgroup tracking across the trunked system
- AI-assisted transcription of dispatch audio
- Real-time incident creation from confirmed dispatch activity
- Push notifications via SMS within seconds of dispatch
ADVANTAGE
Why CNY Signal Instead of Broadcastify?
Most online scanner sites for Syracuse are either offline, delayed by several minutes, or running unreliable volunteer feeds. CNY Signal is different:
- Always on. Our hardware runs 24/7 from a dedicated facility - not someone's spare bedroom
- Real-time alerts. Get SMS notifications for incidents in your area as they happen
- Verified incidents. We cross-reference scanner traffic with 911 dispatch data and public records
- Local context. Built in Syracuse, for Syracuse. We know what Tipperary Hill, the Valley, and Eastwood are
- AI transcription. Can not listen right now? Read dispatch transcripts instead of guessing what was said
- Mobile-first. No clunky interfaces from 2008 - works perfectly on your phone
LIVE DATA
What Happens on the Syracuse Scanner
On a typical day, our system processes hundreds of radio transmissions across Onondaga County agencies. Here is what you will hear on the Syracuse police scanner:
Common Call Types
- Motor vehicle accidents on I-81, I-690, and I-481
- Domestic disturbance calls in city neighborhoods
- Larceny and theft reports from shopping centers
- Fire alarms and structure fires city-wide
- Medical emergencies dispatched through AMR
- DWI checkpoints and traffic enforcement
High-Activity Areas
- Downtown Syracuse: Armory Square, Clinton Square, Salina St corridor
- University Hill: SU campus, Crouse Irving hospital area
- South Side: South Ave, Valley Drive, Midland Ave
- North Side: Lodi St, Butternut St, North Salina
- I-81 Corridor: All interchange areas, especially exits 17-22
- Destiny USA area: Hiawatha Blvd, Solar St, parking structures
FAQ
Syracuse Scanner - Frequently Asked Questions
Is it legal to listen to the Syracuse police scanner?
Yes. In New York State, listening to police scanner transmissions is legal for personal use. Public safety radio communications on unencrypted channels are considered public information. CNY Signal monitors only unencrypted, publicly accessible P25 talkgroups.
Can I listen to the Syracuse police scanner on my phone?
Yes. CNY Signal delivers a live audio stream that works on any modern smartphone browser - iPhone, Android, or tablet. No app download required. Our subscriber dashboard also provides real-time transcriptions if you can not listen to audio.
Why can I not hear Syracuse police on my home scanner anymore?
Onondaga County public safety agencies migrated from analog to P25 digital trunked radio. Standard analog scanners cannot decode P25 signals. You would need a digital scanner capable of P25 Phase I trunking, or you can use CNY Signal's online feed which handles the decoding for you.
What agencies does the Onondaga County scanner cover?
Our scanner monitors Syracuse Police Department (TG 33-38), Onondaga County Sheriff's Office (TG 47-50), Syracuse Fire Department (TG 21-24), Onondaga County Fire Control (TG 1-7), American Medical Response EMS (TG 141-142), and New York State Police Troop D (TG 65-66).
Is the scanner feed delayed?
Our live audio stream runs with minimal latency - typically under 10 seconds from over-the-air transmission to your browser. Incident alerts via SMS are delivered within seconds of dispatch confirmation.
How is CNY Signal different from Broadcastify or Scanner Radio?
CNY Signal runs dedicated, locally-operated SDR hardware - not a volunteer-contributed feed that goes offline when someone unplugs their scanner. We also provide verified incident reports, AI-powered dispatch transcription, and real-time SMS alerts - features no traditional scanner app offers.
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