Where can you find a police scanner?

First let me say your name here is hysterical. I have a Radio Shack scanner that works fine. It's a 200 channel direct entry. It's called a programmable scanner. I doubt it's against the law or these wouldn't be sold unless times have changed and this particular scanner is no longer available. Have had it for a few years and I do hear calls that go out. I can't actually hear the calls placed from a home to the police or vice versa but do know if there is an accident in the area or if a resident or place of business is being robbed. I get the news before the local news on tv can report it to the public. I also know if there is a fire going on and what exact area. I love to listen to it.