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Data from 20250226

——————————— Play 20250226233339.mp3 which was recorded at 2025 02 26 23:33:39 20 dispatch. 20. That hook’s just about here in ease. The westbound lane of traffic is certainly passable, so you can show me clear. Over and received. ——————————— Play 20250226233001.mp3 which was recorded at 2025 02 26 23:30:01 20 to X1 Cut Can you…
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Data from 20250225

——————————— Play 20250225235752.mp3 which was recorded at 2025 02 25 23:57:52 21 Dispatch. Go ahead, 21. I am at Fort River Elementary School. Can you change that CAD to a disabled motor vehicle? It’s Mass Ridge. 4A-Alpha-Gay-Kilo-B-Bravo-29. All set. Received. ——————————— Play 20250225235547.mp3 which was recorded at 2025 02 25 23:55:47 I’m out with a…
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Data from 20250224

——————————— Play 20250224230507.mp3 which was recorded at 2025 02 24 23:05:07 20X on clear for takeoff. ——————————— Play 20250224230007.mp3 which was recorded at 2025 02 24 23:00:07 145, this is Bennett. Go ahead, 145. Clear 35, issue to the operator. Received. ——————————— Play 20250224225840.mp3 which was recorded at 2025 02 24 22:58:40 145 this way…
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These text and audio recordings are from a live feed of public radio waves in Amherst, MA and translated by a voice recognition AI.  It is a citizen’s attempt at providing a transparent Amherst Police Dispatch or an Amherst Police Scanner. There is about a 15 minute delay between live broadcast and publishing here.  Refresh today’s post for continued updates.  Best way to learn about Amherst MA news in near real-time.

These are transcriptions of the public Amherst Police Scanner, Amherst Fire Dispatch, and Amherst DPW Dispatch. They give you insight into what is happening in town and there are often things you never hear about in the paper.

Hot off the air

___ 20-21, Cleared for Departure Affirmative ___ If anyone’s trying to reach dispatch, I’m just getting clicks. 20 to dispatch. Go ahead, 20. The pediatric office is secure. 10 walked through it. We’re going to be clear. Thank you. ___ Dispatch to 20. 20, this is 20. 20, the alarm company just called back, said that they made contact with a kid holder named Peter. He gave proper passcode, said it was all set. He’s going to be responding back, but I do not have an ETA for him at this time.

Abbreviations

  1. RP = Reporting Party
  2. BOLO = Be On the LookOut
  3. CAD = Computer-Aided Dispatch