Much like other similar sites, ScanCBUS doesn't provide public access to any police tactical channels, SWAT channels, hospital channels, etc., for both liability reasons and officer safety concerns. However, if you are a first responder, you can verify your account with me to gain access to these talkgroups as well as extended historical access. To verify, please send an email to admin@scancbus.com.
Most of the time, this is simply because there is no active chatter on that talkgroup. Sometimes (especially in suburban areas), there may be no radio traffic for over an hour, particularly at night. Occasionally, there may be an issue with the site. If you think something is wrong, feel free to reach out to me at admin@scancbus.com.
If it’s a Public Safety talkgroup in Franklin or Delaware County, it’s probably already on the site. Check out the "Talkgroup Search" page under the "Other" section in the menu. If the talkgroup is for a county adjacent to Franklin, I plan on adding coverage for those areas eventually. However, anything beyond those counties or not related to public safety is outside the scope of the site and likely won't be added.
Use the maps below as a guide. Each map shows the respective Zones or Battalions for Columbus Police and Fire.
- MECC: Fire Dispatch for Gahanna/Mifflin Township, Jefferson Twp, Plain Twp/New Albany, Truro Twp/Reynoldsburg, Violet Twp/Pickerington, and Whitehall.
- NRECC / NorthWest: Fire and Police Dispatch for Worthington, Dublin/Washington Twp, Hilliard/Brown Twp, and Upper Arlington.
- SW/Grove City: Handles Fire and Police Dispatch for Grove City Police, Jackson Twp Fire, Pleasant Twp Fire, and Prairie Twp Fire.
- Columbus Fire: Dispatches Clinton Twp Fire, Hamilton Twp Fire, Grandview Heights Fire, and Madison Twp Fire.
- Franklin County Sheriff's Office (FCSO): Dispatches most township police departments. If you can’t find a department under the talkgroups list, it is likely dispatched by FCSO.
