# Pocket Brainbook for Police — The All-In-One Tool Cops Need!

> Customizable digital notebook and reference tool for U.S. police officers. (iPhone/iPad app by DCG Holding Company.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-brainbook-for-police/id1361636418 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [DCG Holding Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/1597457743)
- Category: Reference, Business
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.90/5 from 102 App Store ratings · 35 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 117 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-04-04
- Data updated: 2026-08-17
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-brainbook-for-police/id1361636418/reviews.md

## What is Pocket Brainbook for Police?

Pocket Brainbook is the field reference built for law enforcement officers. Set your state, county and city once, and the codes and references you need are there on the job — most of it working without a signal.
  
Made for cops, by cops, since 2010.

NOT A GOVERNMENT APP

Pocket Brainbook is an independent reference app published by DCG Holding Company. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or an official publication of any government agency, court, or law enforcement organization. Codes and statutes here are compiled from public sources and may be summarized or out of date. Always verify against the official source. A full list of official source links for all 50 states, D.C. and U.S. territories is in the app under More > "Sources & Legal."
  
  NEW IN 2.2
  • Brady Bill — federal NICS background checks and prohibited persons under 18 U.S.C. 922(g)
  • LEOSA / HR 218 — nationwide concealed-carry eligibility for qualified active and retired officers
  • Lineup Advisement — photo-lineup admonition in English and Spanish
  • Testimonies — 16 sample courtroom testimonies for common traffic offenses
  • Read Full Codes — direct links to full statute text for California and New York
  
  CODES & LAW
  • Federal, State, County and City codes
  • Case law — arrest and detention, plain view, consent, exigent circumstances and more
  • Warrants reference
  
  ON SCENE
  • Miranda warnings, multilingual
  • SFSTs — Standardized Field Sobriety Tests
  • Traffic Investigation, Vehicle Stop, VIN Decoder
  • Window Tint and Front Plate laws by state
  • HAZMAT placards, drug reference, Less Lethal guidance
  • Exigent Circumstances, Forced Entry, Keys to the Castle
  • Translator with audio phrases and an Age Calculator
  
  REPORTS
  • K-9 Report, Vehicle Stop, DUI/DWI Report

  MY NOTEBOOK — Your private workspace.
  Photograph and take searchable notes on people, vehicles, locations, phone numbers, crime scenes, ER door codes, reports and time sheets.
  Stored on your device, not ours.
  
  BUILT AROUND YOUR JURISDICTION
  Choose your state, county and city and the app loads the codes for it. California and New York add state-specific references:
  • California — Common CVC codes, CHP-180 reports and narratives, CHP and probation directories, WIC codes, Tow Authority, Misdemeanor
  Exceptions, Gladys R. / Marsy's
  • New York — NYC Summons, OATH/ECB summons, NYC City Codes, Common VTL, NYC Transit, Mile Markers, NYPD Precincts map, court locations, plus
  State Police, agency, sheriff and TBTA directories
  
  STAY CURRENT
  • FBI Most Wanted and AMBER Alerts
  • Favorites — save what you use most for one-tap recall
  • Updated throughout the year
  
  SUBSCRIPTION
  Free 2-week trial, then $11.95 per year — the same price for everyone. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase.

  The subscription renews automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings. Any unused portion of the free trial is forfeited if you purchase a subscription.
  
  Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.pocketbrainbook.com/privacy#terms-of-use
  Privacy Policy: https://www.pocketbrainbook.com/privacy
  
  © 2026 DCG Holding Company

## Key features

- Searchable notes and photos
- Customizable statute lists
- Categorized municipal codes
- Case law access
- Miranda rights information
- Language translators

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Subscription | $11.95 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 35)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-brainbook-for-police/id1361636418/reviews.md

### 1/5 — If it’s not broken, why fix it

*2026-07-16, version 2.1.0*

Updated layout was not needed

### 1/5 — No customer service

*2026-06-12*

I paid for the app and I still couldn’t access the features in the app. I attempted to contact the creator and never got a response.

### 2/5 — Not worth to download

*2025-09-08*

Still have to pay more once you already purchased the App to have access to entire App! Doesn’t make sense!! Waste of money!

### 1/5 — No update in years

*2025-04-04*

There hasn’t been an update to this app in 5 years. Kind of skeptical of paying 3.99 a year with no update to the app in five years.

### 1/5 — App appears to be abandoned

*2023-08-03*

Whatever you do, do not purchase a subscription for any of the pocketbrain books made by this developer. He’s still pulling down subscriptions and hadn’t updated or changed a single thing on any of the apps in over 4 years. Stay away! The information on the apps are extremely out of date.

### 2/5 — Subscription, but no updates?

*2023-02-05, version 1.0.8*

Given the subscription cost per year is there going up be any updates? The app is falling behind on law updates, policy changes, latest specific department changes, etc.
If there won’t be any more updates it’ll be pointless to continue the subscription.

### 1/5 — 3.99 to 7.99?  Bye

*2021-10-03*

What has changed in this app to cause that kind of increase?  There hasn’t been any updates, any additional new information, anything that would justify a $3 increase. Sorry.  I’ve had this for a while but I’m out now.

### 4/5 — Review

*2021-02-01*

Love the app, but wish when clicking a charge that it actually goes to the statute!

### 4/5 — Q&A section

*2020-11-18*

Would like to be able to turn this off.

### 3/5 — Possible Bugs

*2020-04-14*

When this app came out it was quick to open and filled with everything you needed as  a cop.
This past year however, the app no longer opens and the app is now useless for this reason.
Pls fix the problem since you have no problem taking my yearly renewal fee.

## Frequently asked questions about Pocket Brainbook for Police

### What does the Pocket Brainbook for Police app do?

This app serves as a comprehensive digital tool for U.S. police officers. It allows users to take searchable notes and photographs, create custom lists of statutes and municipal codes, and access a variety of reference materials like case law and Miranda rights.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include a customizable notebook for searchable notes and photos, categorized lists of common statutes and municipal codes, access to case law, Miranda rights information, language translators, and traffic investigation resources.

### How much does the Pocket Brainbook for Police app cost?

The app operates on an annual subscription model. A yearly fee of $3.99 USD is required to access the full features and ensure the information is constantly updated.

### What kind of information is included in the app?

The app includes categorized lists of statutes and municipal codes (e.g., Traffic, Penal, Fishing, Hunting, Domestic Violence), case law, Miranda rights, language translators, traffic investigation details, and drug information.

### Who is the target audience for this app?

This app is specifically designed for all U.S. police officers. It aims to provide them with an all-in-one tool to assist them in their daily duties and field operations.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2.0 — 2026-08-02

NEW REFERENCES
  • Brady Bill — federal NICS background checks and prohibited persons under 18 U.S.C. 922(g).
  • LEOSA / HR 218 — nationwide concealed-carry eligibility for qualified active and retired officers, under Retirement Tools.
  • Lineup Advisement — the photo-lineup admonition, in English and Spanish.
  • Testimonies — 16 sample courtroom testimonies for common traffic offenses, under Testifying.

  CALIFORNIA
  Common CVC codes, CHP-180 reports and narratives, CHP and probation office directories, WIC codes, Tow Authority, Misdemeanor Exceptions, and Gladys R. / Marsy's.

  NEW YORK
  NYC Summons, OATH/ECB summons, NYC City Codes, Common VTL, NYC Transit, Mile Markers, the NYPD Precincts map, court locations and terms, plus State Police, agency, sheriff and TBTA directories.

  READ FULL CODES
  New for California and New York — direct links to the full text of the law when you need more than a quick reference.

  IMPROVEMENTS
  • Multiple California and New York references. On CHP-180 Narratives you can now save an individual narrative, not just the screen.
  • Code lists are now in alphabetical order in every state, county and city.
 
Thank you for the feedback that shaped this release. Keep it coming — feedback@pocketbrainbook.com

### 2.1.0 — 2026-07-15

VERY IMPORTANT: Please see https://pocketbrainbook.com/v1-help for more information.  FOR ANYONE WHO HAS USED THE PREVIOUS VERSION.  All information saved on your local device (under "My Notebook", such as People, Vehicles, Timesheets and similar items will be permanently lost on update.  However, you can save these items before updating to the newest version."

  What's New in This Version:
  Pocket Brainbook is rebuilt for version 2 — a new foundation so we can keep
  adding features and data over time. Set your state, county, and city for
  faster access to codes, case law, and field tools.
  
  Important: personal data from the previous version does not transfer. Please
  save and re-enter anything you want to keep.

VERY IMPORTANT: Please see https://pocketbrainbook.com/v1-help for more information.

### 1.0.8 — 2020-01-23

Security Updates.

### 1.0.7 — 2019-07-20

Bug Fixes.

### 1.0.6 — 2019-07-03

Bug fix

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