Mobile phone detectors for police

Effective policing requires visibility of what is happening beyond what can be seen. Mobile phones and wireless devices can play a role in coordinating criminal activity, supporting investigations or creating potential security risks for officers and the public.

Our detection devices help police identify active signals, locate devices of interest and build a clearer picture of their surroundings.

From targeted searches and operational deployments to wider-area monitoring, the right detection capabilities give police greater awareness of wireless activity and help teams respond with confidence when it matters most.

How phone and device detection supports border security

Saves police time and resources

Speed up manual searches by identifying areas of activity from a distance.

Discover any device with connectivity

Our products detect RF signals in every cellular band.

Flexible and easy to use

Instantly switch between scanning for activity and pinpointing the signal location.

Discrete and non-intrusive

Phone detection doesn’t interfere or intercept communications, it just detects them, making it often more legally compliant than other prevention or surveillance tools.

Reliable and hard-wearing

Made from carbon-fibre, the casing is durable, lightweight and includes hand straps for secure use.

Want to find out more?

Whether you’re introducing routine phone checks or strengthening existing security procedures, our team can help you identify the right solution for your environment.

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Key applications for police and law enforcement

How can Comms-Tek's phone detection devices support law enforcement applications?

Investigations and surveillance

Identify phones in sensitive environments to ensure confidential operations remain uncompromised.

Evidence gathering and protection

Secure crime scenes and ensure that phones and wireless devices do not interfere with evidence collection and chain of custody.

Courtroom and holding cell security

Prevent recordings, leaks, and tampering by restricting mobile use in sensitive legal environments.

Solutions recommended for police

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Hunter

When wireless activity requires further investigation, Hunter helps police teams identify and locate mobile phones and connected devices.

The Hunter supports targeted searches by helping officers understand where signals are coming from, narrow down device locations and focus resources more effectively.

Ideal for

  • Intelligence-led searches
  • Locating devices during operations
  • Investigating suspicious or unusual activity

Key capabilities

  • Detects cellular, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth activity
  • Supports long-range scanning and directional tracking
  • Helps narrow down device locations
  • Provides signal strength information
  • Logs detections for review and reporting
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Scout

Scout provides a quick and practical solution for routine mobile phone detection, giving police officers a simple way to identify active mobile devices during searches and day-to-day operations.

Ideal for

  • Routine operational searches
  • Custody and detention environments
  • Vehicle and premises searches
  • Spot checks during frontline operations

Key capabilities

  • Pocket-sized handheld detector
  • Detects calls, texts and mobile data activity
  • Silent vibration alerts
  • Signal strength indication to help locate nearby devices
Comms-Tek Tracker Guard

Tracker Guard

Helps police to reliably identify, track and recover concealed Bluetooth tracking devices . 

Ideal for:

  • Patrols and inspections
  • Searching vehicles, luggage and cargo
  • Identifying multiple tracking devices
  • Supporting security procedures

Key capabilities:

  • Multi-platform tracker detection
  • MAC address tracking
  • Lock onto individual trackers
  • Multiple antenna options
  • Track multiple trackers at once
  • Can find Apple AirTag®, Samsung SmartTag®, Tile®, Chipolo®, Pebblebee® and other BLE tracking devices
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    WiFeye

    Helps police forces to uncover Wi-Fi activity, investigate devices and maintain control over wireless access.

    Ideal for

    • Securing facilities and restricted areas
    • Scan environments for wireless access
    • Separating known devices from suspicious activity
    • Enforcing no-phone and no-connectivity zones

    Key capabilities

    • Detects Wi-Fi access points, connected devices, and devices probing for available networks
    • Signal strength indication to locate nearby networks
    • Pinpoint individual Wi-Fi networks independently
    • Save and view detection logs for investigations and reporting

    Why choose Comms-Tek?

    Every policing operation presents different operational challenges.

    Whether you need a handheld solution for targeted searches or a flexible system for monitoring wireless activity during operations, choosing the right detection capability helps officers improve situational awareness and make informed decisions in the field.

    Our team can help you identify the most appropriate solution for your operational requirements, procedures and policing objectives.