# PocketBrainBook for Police

> The All-In-One Tool Cops Need!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1361636418](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1361636418)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1361636418`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** DCG Holding Company
- **Category:** Reference
- **Rating:** 3.90 / 5 (102 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.4.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-15
- **First published:** 2018-04-04
- **Size:** 254 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pocketbrainbook-for-police/id1361636418)
- **Website:** [http://www.pocketbrainbook.com](http://www.pocketbrainbook.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://pocketbrainbook.com/pages/data-privacy-collection-deletion](https://pocketbrainbook.com/pages/data-privacy-collection-deletion)

## Description

**PocketBrainBook for Police** is an all-in-one field reference for law enforcement officers. Select a state, county, and city to access relevant federal, state, county, and municipal codes, case law references, warrants, traffic tools, Miranda warnings, SFST guidance, HAZMAT information, drug references, translators, and more—much of it available without a signal.

The app also includes radio broadcasts, APCO 10-codes and phonetics, incident worksheets, recruit flashcards, physical ability tracking, searchable private notes, field reports, voice search, FBI Most Wanted, AMBER Alerts, and jurisdiction-specific resources. It is an independent reference published by DCG Holding Company and is not affiliated with any government agency. Verify laws and statutes against official sources.

## Rankings

- #143,340 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise the app for quick, field-ready access to codes and case law and for useful information with responsive support and ongoing updates. However, negative feedback centers on a controversial subscription model with hidden fees and potential double charges, reliability problems (crashes, startup failures, update prompts), outdated or incomplete content, and a clunky UI with little opportunity to preview content before paying. Overall value hinges on addressing costs, reliability, and up-to-date content.

### Pros

- Easy to use and serves as a quick field reference for codes and case law
- Rich, useful information and case law with broad applicability for law enforcement
- Helpful and responsive tech support
- Updates and new content being added / ongoing improvements (as reported by users)
- Cross-state utility and universal applicability for law enforcement

### Cons

- Subscription model with hidden fees and charges, including reports of double charging
- Reliability issues such as crashes, startup failures, and frequent
- apparent update prompts that lead to App Store checks even when no updates exist
- Content appears outdated or incomplete (missing state codes/content) and has not kept pace with changes
- Clunky UI/UX and limited ability to preview content before subscribing

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1361636418)