PST Event Codes Flashcards

Question

BOAT/D

Answer 1

DISABLED BOAT | Any boat or water craft that is disabled on open water.

Answer 2

BOATING EMERGENCY To be used for any emergency involving any type of watercraft that is or has occurred on a body of water. (ie. boat collision, JetSki crash). NOTE: See ICE event type code for winter responses.

Answer 3

BOAT FIRE | Any boat or water vessel on fire, also can be coded FIRE/W.

Answer 4

BOATING RECKLESSLY | Any boat or watercraft that is speeding or operating recklessly.

Answer 5

BOMB THREAT - Can be used for any threat or suspicious package in a business or residence. - Attempt to keep caller on line as long as possible and obtain as much info as possible. - Refer to Bomb Threat Contact Card at call taker position. - Immediately report the call to the Shift Supervisor (Blue Light). - Any suspicious packages that have any type of wires/electrical parts visible will be coded BOMBA and entered for police dispatch. They will be sent to the unit's MDT and transmitted as a Signal X. - BOMB Threat at a SCHOOL: NON-SPECIFIED LOCATION: Upon receipt of a call with a bomb threat to a "non-specified" school, enter a BOMB incident with the address of the Syracuse Central School District (@SCSD) of 725 Harrison Street for the city, and OCSO South District Station (@OCSO South) for notification for the County. If the caller just states "a bomb at a school", the event will be entered for both these addresses. - SPECIFIED - If a "specified" school bomb threat is received, enter a BOMB call with address of school indicated. If any doubt as to the name of school mentioned by the caller, enter as non-specified school. NOTE: If the call is a 911 call, utilize F11 to enter the caller's location.

Answer 6

BURGLARY Knowingly entering and remaining unlawfully in a building with the intent to commit a crime. NOTE: If there appears to be a break-in and the premises have not been entered or checked, enter the incident as a BURG/A with "POSSIBLE" in the remarks.

Answer 7

CALL FOR EMS/AMBULANCE, NATURE UNKNOWN When a caller is unsure of the exact reason an ambulance is needed (ie. third party call) or the call taker is unable to determine the nature of the call for ambulance.

Answer 8

CALL FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT, NATURE UNKNOWN When the caller gives no indication as to why the fire department is needed or sounds which could be an alarm are heard in the background of an open line. When appropriate, the call will be UPDATED to the specific event/sub type and supplemental information entered into the remarks. Also for malicious, "prank" false calls. * "No Voice Response" or "Open Line" type calls with sounds, which could be an alarm, must be coded as a Call for Fire (CALL/F) and sent to dispatch immediately.

Answer 9

911 HANG-UP CALL - Any 911 call where there is no indication of what or if there is an emergency. - All misdialed calls, where there is no problem, are considered 9-1-1 hang-ups and will be entered for dispatch. - Call Takers will enter premise information and immediately call back to ascertain if there is a problem. When appropriate, the call will be UPDATED to the specific event/sub type and supplemental information entered into the remarks and related V/I information fields. NOTE: Call takers will not call back on a 9-1-1 hang-up call if there are sounds of a disturbance on the line. This pertains to landlines only. * "No Voice Response" or "Open Line" type calls with sounds, which could be an alarm, must be coded as a Call for Fire (CALL/F) and sent to dispatch immediately.

Answer 10

CALL FOR POLICE, NATURE UNKNOWN - Any call where there is a request made for police response and the call taker is unable to determine the exact nature of the problem. - Used for the initial entry code of an unknown TTD call and OnStar calls when the problem is unknown.

Answer 11

CHILD EXPLOITATION | THIS CODE IS NOT TO BE USED BY CALL TAKERS.

Answer 12

CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT Knowingly acting in a manner likely to be injurious to the physical, mental, or moral welfare of a child. Also to be used for complaints of underage drinking at a residence. NOTE: Use CHLD/A for children currently left alone. Use SXOF for sex offense to a child.

Answer 13

CIVILIAN REQUEST FOR PATROL SUPERVISOR FOR SPD ONLY. - Use whenever a citizen requests a road patrol supervisor to file a complaint against an officer. - CIVC complaints are separate calls and not supplements to the original call if it is still open. NOTE: CIVC is not to be used for citizens requesting to speak with a Sergeant regarding a delayed response.

Answer 14

CIVIL COMPLAINT TO BE USED FOR OCSO ONLY.

Answer 15

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF - A person intentionally damaging or attempting to damage the property of another person or intentionally participates in the destruction of an abandoned building. (Car/lawn events should be coded an MVC as appropriate.) NOTE: Determine if the event meets the criteria for either MAIL complaint (OCSO) or E-Serv (SPD) before entering.

Answer 16

COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING | THIS CODE IS NOT TO BE USED BY CALL-TAKERS. TO BE USED AS ON-VIEW AT DISPATCH ONLY.

Answer 17

DEMONSTRATION | THIS CODE IS NOT TO BE USED BY CALL-TAKERS. TO BE USED AS ON-VIEW AT DISPATCH ONLY.

Answer 18

DETAIL | THIS CODE IS NOT TO BE USED BY CALL-TAKERS. TO BE USED AS ON-VIEW AT DISPATCH ONLY.

Answer 19

DISPUTE - Verbal disputes, not domestic related. (ie. Civil disputes over property, landlord-tenant, and Custody disputes.) - Will also be used for persons verbally refusing to leave a residence or business. - Refer to EBBIS for specific agency procedures regarding civil matters. NOTE: All police agencies will respond if the threat of violence exists. Any custody disputes where the parties are face-to-face or in-progress should be coded as the appropriate domestic code.

Answer 20

DISTURBANCE - Person(s) engaging or threatening to engage in violent conduct. (ie. large group of people chasing another party, altercations that can be heard but not seen or a subject in a store throwing items and being disruptive.) - Can be just a single individual.

Answer 21

DEAD ON ARRIVAL | THIS CODE IS NOT TO BE USED BY CALL-TAKERS. CALL TAKERS WILL ENTER THE CALL AS AN UNCP.

Answer 22

DOMESTIC Altercations involving family members or persons THAT ARE OR WERE at any time involved in a conjugal relationship (ie. boyfriend / girlfriend). NOTE: If it is unknown or the caller is not sure on the relationship of the involved parties, use the appropriate police event type code (ASL/T, FGH/T) rather than DOM. Involved party descriptions include: AGE, RACE, GENDER, CLOTHING, HEIGHT, WEIGHT, etc.

Answer 23

DOMESTIC WITH INJURIES - One or more of the involved parties requires an ambulance. - Obtain all pertinent suspect information before giving pre-arrival instructions. - Also used if subject was injured and has already sought medical treatment (DOM/IC).

Answer 24

PHYSICAL DOMESTIC - Involved parties are or were engaged in a physical disagreement. (Ex. include - but are not limited to: pushing, shoving, slapping, punching, and/or violent activity such as throwing, breaking property.)

Answer 25

VERBAL DOMESTIC - Involved parties are or were involved in a verbal argument. (Ex. Include - but are not limited to: two parties in a domestic dispute separated by a locked door and one party is just banging on the door during the argument.) - If the party outside is attempting to break down or force the door to gain access, it should be modified to a DOM/P.

Answer 26

ELECTRICAL FIRE Fire that involves the fixed electrical equipment in a house or building. (ie. wires, wall outlets, switches, fuse panels, light fixtures.) NOTE: If the fire has spread to any part of the structure, utilize FIRE/ and the appropriate Sub Type.

Answer 27

VEHICLE FIRE Use for a car, truck, campers, or farm tractor fires. Ascertain how close the fire is to any structure and add this information into the remarks. If the fire is involving a truck, indicate what type of truck and what, if any, cargo is on board. NOTE: If the vehicle is near or in a structure, utilize FIRE/ and the appropriate Sub Type.

Answer 28

DISABLED VEHICLE - A vehicle on the roadway in need of assistance from police that has not been involved in a collision. - An unoccupied vehicle that has no visible signs of damage or appear to strike any solid object. - A vehicle has been there a while, and it is unknown if occupied, has no visible damage, and is covered with snow and/or occupants are walking around calmly and do not appear to be injured or upset. - If a vehicle is in a dangerous spot or creating a hazard to other traffic flow (ie. in the passing lane on the highway), raise the priority of the call to "1". NOTE: Remarks will include whether or not the vehicle is occupied and a detailed description of the vehicle. This will reduce duplicate entries in CAD.

Answer 29

FUNERAL ESCORT | A request from a funeral home for a police escort.

Answer 30

``` BUILDING COLLAPSE Either a partial or full collapse of any structure existing or under construction. SUB TYPE B - COLLAPSE SUB TYPE C - COLLAPSE W/O INJURY SUB TYPE E - ENTIRE COLLAPSE ```

Answer 31

MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION WITH POSSIBLE INJURY ie. 79 POSSIBLE 80 Any event involving one or more vehicles, where the caller is unsure if there are any injuries. *Unknown injuries on a rollover, head-on collision, or vehicle into a solid object with significant damage should be considered a Signal 80 and entered as MVC/I. - Cars off the road, upright, with no apparent damage and no one visibly around them will be coded VEH/D.

Answer 32

FIREWORKS COMPLAINT | Any complaint regarding the use of fireworks.

Answer 33

ESCORT - MONEY/BANK | A request from a business only, for a police escort to a financial institution.

Answer 34

FORGERY SUB TYPES A, B, C When, with the intent to defraud, deceive, or injure another; a person falsely makes, completes, or alters a written document. - This also includes passing counterfeit bills. NOTE: If forgery is in progress, the business (bank, pharmacy, etc.) may call the 911 Center to report a forgery case and act as if verifying information instead (ie., check/prescription).

Answer 35

NOTIFICATION - Request from citizens or other institutions for an officer to personally relay important information where there is no other means of contact. - Any person who calls requesting death notifications will be directed to contact their local police agency to have a Teletype sent to the appropriate police agency. * SEND TO NYSPIN for validation.

Answer 36

RUPTURED PIPELINE (Combined Event) - Any large pipeline that has ruptured either naturally or from people digging. - Indicate what type of product is in pipeline and size of pipe. NOTE: RUPT is not to be used for water main breaks.

Answer 37

ROBBERY WITH INJURIES SUB TYPE A, B, C In the course of committing a larceny, a person uses or threatens the immediate use of physical force upon another person AND the victim is in need of an ambulance at the time. NOTE: Refer to P&P Direcive 2104 if incident is a bank robbery. NOTIFY SHIFT SUPERVISOR OF ALL POSSIBLE ROBBERIES JUST OCCURRED.

Answer 38

FIRE > BARN - A fire which involves a large barn or similar structure (ie. Silo, Quanset, etc.) NOTE: This sends a specific fire department response due to rural water supply.

Answer 39

IDENTITY THEFT SUB TYPE A, B, C Use for calls involving unauthorized use of personal information, including internet activity.

Answer 40

TRAFFIC/V&T COMPLAINT SUB TYPE A, B, C - Utilize for speeding, reckless/erratic driver complaints, passed school buses, etc. where the caller wishes to speak with police. - Also used for vehicles such as go-carts, mopeds, dirt bikes driving up and down residential streets and vehicles that are likely to remain in the area, even if the complainant does not wish to meet with the patrol, especially where a Town or Village Police Agency is concerned. NOTE: Obtain all pertinent suspect information.

Answer 41

DOMESTIC WITH WEAPONS INVOLVED SUB TYPE A, B, C Use common sense on defining a weapon. One or more parties involved has displayed or used a weapon and no EMS is required to respond. - Any tool or object that is being used to forcefully assault or threaten another person may be considered a weapon (ie. baseball bat, hammer, car, etc.) - Obtain all pertinent suspect information. NOTE: If there are injuries involved that require an ambulance, use DOM/I and indicate weapon used in the remarks.

Answer 42

FOLLOWUP TO A WARRANT Usually call taker will receive information on teh location of a known wanted person. - If the suspect is in the same jurisdiction as the original warrant, use FWAR. - If a different agency is going to respond, it will be entered as SUS/P etc. - If the request is from another police agency, enter it as AST/P. - Add to the remarks what the warrant is for, if possible.

Answer 43

PROPERTY DAMAGE Non-criminal damage to property (ie. damage caused by a fallen tree or weather conditions). - Use for anything that hits a stationary object and does damage to same. Stationary object could be a vehicle. (ie. shopping cart or bicyclist hitting a parked car with no injuries) - The key word is non-criminal.

Answer 44

SHOTS FIRED WITH INJURIES (Combined Event) SUB TYPE A, B, C - Report of someone having been injured from a shooting. - Obtain all pertinent suspect information before attempting to give EMD instructions. - If event is being reported by the hospital and the victim is already there, remove the Fire/EMS agencies.

Answer 45

ROBBERY WITH NO INJURY SUB TYPE A, B, C In the course of committing a larceny, a person uses or threatens the immediate use of physical force upon another person. Robbery is forcible stealing. NOTE: Refer to P&P Directive 2104 if incident is a bank robbery. * NOTIFY shift supervisor of all possible robberies just occurred. - If the subject was injured, already sought medical treatment, and does not need an ambulance, use ROB/IC.

Answer 46

OPEN DOOR OR WINDOW An open door/window on a business/residence or where no one appears to be present and there does not appear to be any criminal activity in progress.

Answer 47

MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION WITH PROPERTY DAMAGE ONLY - Any event involving one or more motorized vehicles. - Accidents with any type of disturbance involved must have the priority raised to "1" in the Agency Control Box. - Cars off the road, upright, with no apparent damage and no one visibly around them will be coded VEH/D. - Refer to EBBIS for specific police agency response if the vehicles have exchanged information and have left the scene.

Answer 48

GAMBLING COMPLAINT SUB TYPE A, B, C - NOTE: Note type of gambling involved. - If the caller is providing information on gambling in the city that is NOT in progress, refer to SID.

Answer 49

SUICIDE ATTEMPT WITH INJURY (Combines incident for Police, Fire and EMS) - When a subject has already made an attempt or has the means available to them. Examples include but not limited to a subject shooting themselves, stabbing themselves, threatening to jump or have taken pills. When in doubt whether Fire or EMS should be included, check with your immediate supervisor or code the event as a SUIC/E.

Answer 50

MENACING SUB TYPE A, B, C - Intentionally placing or attempting to place another person in fear of death OR imminent serious injury. Although it generally involves a weapon, it is not necessary. (ie. An intentional attempt with a vehicle to run down a pedestrian or run another vehicle off the road.)

Answer 51

PROSTITUTION COMPLAINT Use for a complaint of suspected prostitution (ie. female or male on a street corner). Salina, Townsend, North Side, Pilot Truck Stop. "Lot Lizard" NOTE: Obtain description of suspects.

Answer 52

UTILITY POLE FIRE

Answer 53

LOCATED/RECOVERED STOLEN VEHICLE - If the vehicle is in the same police agency's investigation (both reported stolen and recovered by the same agency or recovered by the person who originally reported it stolen within the same jurisdiction), enter as a FLUP with the appropriate DR#. - If another agency or the person originally reporting the vehicle stolen recovers the vehicle in another jurisdiction, enter VEH/L including original police agency, their DR# and officer's name.

Answer 54

FOLLOW UP INVESTIGATION - The complaintant is reporting additional information to an event that an officer from the same agency has previously responded to. NOTE: Only use FLUP on a Syracuse Police DR number when a report (Code 12, 15 or 17) has been previously taken by Syracuse PD (Research in CAD or CHAIRS first).

Answer 55

VEHICLE PARKING COMPLAINT SUB TYPE A, B, C - Any vehicle illegally parked on public property. - Most parking calls will be VEH/C unless caller states the vehicle is blocking their driveway and they cannot get out, or it is blocking access to a fire hydrant. Load as VEH/PA. NOTE: REfer to EBBIS regarding parking hours in towns and villages and/or winter parking hours.

Answer 56

CHIMNEY FIRE - A fire or suspected fire in a chimney, solid fuel-burning stove, or fireplace. (ie., wood, coal, and pellets). NOTE: If fire has spread to any part of the structure, utilize FIRE/*. (* = Appropriate Sub-Type).

Answer 57

HIGH RISE FIRE - Use when there is a fire in progress in a High Rise Structure (4 stories or more), including apartment buildings that have 4 or more stories). - Evacuatioon instructions should be based on what floor the occupants are on in relation to where the fire is. NOTE: This Event Type Code sends a specific fire department response due to the height of the building.

Answer 58

BAD CHECK COMPLAINT | SUB TYPE A, B, C

Answer 59

ELEVATOR PROBLEM Any malfunction of an elevator where there are person(s) trapped. NOTE: Ascertain number of people in elevator and floor that the elevator is on.

Answer 60

CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE VIOLATION SUB TYPE A, B, C - Anything pertaining to drug use or drug sales (ie. drug use, drug sales, including bath salts and found drugs). If the caller is not certain that the found items are drugs, code the call as "PROP", with possible drugs in the notes. NOTE: Found drugs or drug paraphernalia should be coded as a "DRUG/C". NOTE: The drug tip line phone number for incidents occurring outside the City of Syracuse is 315-435-5434.

Answer 61

FIGHT WITH WEAPON INVOLVED SUB TYPE A, B - When two or more parties are involved in a physical altercation and some tye of weapon is involved. - Weapons are considered any instrument that could cause serious injury to another party. (ie.: gun, bat, knife, chains, clubs, etc.)

Answer 62

WATER PROBLEM INVOLVING A HYDRANT (Combined Event) Used for open hydrants. (Hydrants hit by a vehicle will be coded as a MVC).

Answer 63

ESCORT - CUSTODY - A party requesting police presence while they affect a child custody transfer, due to a potential or known problem with the other parent/guardian. - Advise the person to call from a phone/pay phone that is near the address they are requesting the escort to. - Tell the caller to wait for patrol at that location and not to go near the location of the escort. - Refer to EBBIS for specific agency response.

Answer 64

ASSIST TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT

Answer 65

ABANDONED VEHICLE - Vehicle usually unregistered, left unattended, or in an illegal spot for a lengthy amount of time. - If it is in a dangerous spot use VEH/A, and raise the priority to "1". - If a vehicle has valid plates on it and it is on the street parked illegally, use VEH/PC. - Call taker must determine what about this vehicle warrants a police response of if a more appropriate code is justified such as SUS/V or VEH/S as applicable. - For abandoned vehicles on the street in the City, refer to SPD section of EBBIS for current policy. - If the car is on private property: - SPD > Refer to Ordinance Enforcement or have the property owner call for a private tow. - County > - if it does not conflict with individual agency policy, have property owner call for a private tow. - Send unit if caller needs DMV information to attempt to contact the owner, code as AST/C.

Answer 66

RAPE SUB TYPE A, B, C Unlawful sexual intercourse. NOTE: If an ambulance is necessary, USE ASL/I with "reported RAPE" in the remarks.

Answer 67

LARCENY SUB TYPE A, B, C Use when there is a wrongful taking of another person's property, with the intent to deprive the owner of the property. NOTE: Determine if the event meets the criteria for either a MAIL Complaint (OCSO) or E-Serve (SPD) before entering. - Use for vehicle break-ins or dumping trash in a dumpster. - If involving a weapon, upgrade it to Priority "1". FOR SHOPLIFTERS: - If the suspect is in custody and not causing a problem or is just verbally abusive use LARC/B. - If the suspect is causing a disturbance/giving security a difficult time, and they wish to have police expedite their response, use LARC/A. - Call takers will ask security if they need police to expedite. - Specify the type of problem/disturbance in the text (ie. foot pursuit, physical problem) & obtain all pertinent suspect information. - Use judgment on the age of the suspect when increasing the priority.

Answer 68

LOCAL LAW VIOLATION SUB TYPE A, B, C - A violation of a city, town or village ordinance. (ie. littering, dumping trash on public property) - Refer to EBBIS for specific police agency response.

Answer 69

NOISE COMPLAINT SUB TYPE A, B, C Specify whether radio, TV, live band, party, etc. NOTE: Do not use when there is the possibility of a confrontation (ie. neighbor dispute). Use the appropriate police code. "When in doubt, send them out!"

Answer 70

MISSING PERSON - JUVENILE UNDER THE AGE OF 18 Any child/youth/juvenile under the age of 18, who is not endangered. NOTE: A missing child at a beach facility must be coded as a MISP/S.

Answer 71

STABBING SUB TYPE A, B, C (Combined Incident) - Any person or persons that have been stabbed by any type of object. - Obtain all pertinent suspect information before attempting to give pre-arrival instructions.

Answer 72

LOITERING SUB TYPE A, C - One or more subjects (adults or juveniles) hanging around outside a premise with no suspicious activity involved and are refusing to leave. - Also used where subjects are on porches of vacant or boarded up properties. "Have you asked them to leave?" If so, it becomes a "DISP."

Answer 73

``` TRAIN DERAILMENT SUB TYPE A, B, C (Combined Event) - Use for train DERAILMENT only. - A car/train or train/pedestrian collision will be classified as MVC/I if injuries are suspected. ```

Answer 74

LEWDNESS COMPLAINT/FLASHER SUB TYPE A, B, C - Use for male or female exposing themselves to the public. (ie. person urinating outside or flasher)

Answer 75

VEHICLE LOCK-OUT (Combined Event) - A person or persons locked out of a vehicle. - Note in the remarks whether or not there are children in the vehicle. - Refer to EBBIS for specific agency response. - REMOVE FD RESPONSE if necessary and enter a remark that the fire department is not to be notified.

Answer 76

STATUS CHECK OF PERSON OR BUSINESS SUB TYPE A, C (Combined Incident) - A caller requesting Police, Fire or EMS to check on property, buildings, or citizens, that may be in need of attention, or in any type of danger. NOTE: Status checks on individuals where there is no indication of a medical problem, suicide attempt or history thereof, usually does not require a Fire/EMS response and these agencies may be removed from the agency control box. - Calls regarding citizens (ie. elderly resident) that have not been seen for a long period of time require a combined response.

Answer 77

MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION INVOLVING A STRUCTURE WITH INJURIES (COMBINED EVENT) Any incident involving one or more vehicles that has damaged any part of a structure AND one or more parties are injured.

Answer 78

TRAIN OR BUS FIRE

Answer 79

OUTDOOR FIRE

Answer 80

ICE RESCUE | Use for any rescue from an outside ice surface, including snowmobiles disabled on or through the ice.

Answer 81

MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION Vehicle has left the scene (H&R) and damage only. - Any event involving one or more vehicles, where one of the parties has left the scene without exchanging information. NOTE: Obtain all pertinent suspect information.

Answer 82

APPLIANCE FIRE - A fire which only involves some type of appliance (ie., stove, furnace, washer/dryer, or microwave). - Will also be used for BBQ grills on fire on the deck of a residence. - NOTE: If fire has spread to any part of the structure, utilize FIRE/*. (* = Appropriate Sub-Type), - This code will not be used if it's just a Code Violation complaint. In that instance, LOCL will be used.

Answer 83

EMERGENCY POLICE ASSIST ANY SIGNAL 50/92 or 30 situation where an on or off-duty police officer OR any on-duty fire or EMS personnel are in trouble and need emergency assistance. *Notify Shift Supervisor immediately by activating your Blue Light.

Answer 84

VEHICLE TOWED | THIS TYPE CODE IS NOT TO BE USED BY THE CALL TAKER.

Answer 85

RESIDENTIAL FIRE

Answer 86

FIRE - SCHOOL

Answer 87

ASSIST TO ANOTHER AGENCY SUB TYPE A, B, C ie. NationalGrid,

Answer 88

ASSIST TO A CITIZEN | SUB TYPE A, B, C

Answer 89

SUSPICIOUS PERSON SUB TYPE A, B, C - Any person that is not committing any specific crime, but the caller feels that the police should investigate the person(s) (ie. person on a street corner for a long period of time, possible suspect in a crime with no DR#. - Suspicious persons that appear to be or are on the verge of committing a crime should be coded as the specific crime (ie. LARC, BURG, etc.) NOTE: Obtain all pertinent suspect information.

Answer 90

WIRES DOWN

Answer 91

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE/OCCUPIED OR UNOCCUPIED SUB TYPE A, B, C - Vehicle that is not involved in a specific crime but the caller feels the police should investigate it. - Use this code for suspicious person(s) in a vehicle and indicate in the notes the number of occupants. - Obtain all pertinent suspect/vehicle information.

Answer 92

INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT SUB TYPE A, C (Combined Event) Any accident at a residence, commercial, industrial, or construction site that may need the intervention of heavy rescue equipment (ie. person trapped in machinery, person buried under debris). NOTE: If a person was injured by a piece of machinery, but was not or is no longer trapped, use the appropriate EMD code.

Answer 93

SHOTS FIRED SUB TYPE A, B, C - Citizen complaints of gunshots either seen or heard. - This code should not be used for subjects firing a confirmed BB gun at objects or animals. Use REND. - This is to be used for firearms such as revolvers, automatics, rifles, and shotguns. NOTE: Obtain all pertinent suspect information.

Answer 94

SUMMONS SERVICE | THIS CODE IS NOT TO BE USED BY CALL TAKERS. TO BE USED AS ON-VIEW AT DISPATCH ONLY.

Answer 95

MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION STRUCTURE INVOLVED AND NO INJURIES (Combined Event) - Any event involving one or more vehicles that has damaged any part of a structure.

Answer 96

PROWLER SUB TYPE A, B, C Any person around an occupied structure, that does not appear to be committing a crime, but appears to be looking into the structure. (ie. "Peeping Tom" or "casing" a business or residence. NOTE: Obtain all pertinent suspect information.

Answer 97

WATER PROBLEM INVOLVING A STRUCTURE (Combined Event) Flooded basements, water pipes in structure.

Answer 98

MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION > INVOLVING A BUS WITH INJURIES. (COMBINED EVENT) Any event involving a bus where one or more persons on the bus are injured. NOTE: See Training Bulletin #07-002r in EBBIS for more detailed procedures.

Answer 99

JUVENILE COMPLAINT SUB TYPE A, B, C -Utilize for youths gathering or disorderly youths. - Use the appropriate event type code for other specific events involving youths, with "JUVENILES" noted in remarks.

Answer 100

PROPERTY CHECK - A citizen request for a periodic check of a business or residence while it is unoccupied for a specific period of time. - Property checks for the Town and Village agencies should be referred to the administration office when open. If the administrative office is closed and the citizen is not leaving right away, the on duty post car should be given the person's name and phone number to call. If they are leaving right away and an officer is not available to call them, the call taker should enter an Advised Event with the Final Action Code of 06. A CAD message should be sent to the specific agency on duty Supervisor or Officer in Charge alerting them of the Property Check with the DR# included in the notes of the message. - OCSO property checks are to be referred to NYSPIN. - Skaneateles Police - Enter an event with the caller's name, address and phone number only and then send to dispatch. An officer will respond and obtain all information pertaining to the property check request. - Syracuse Police property checks are to be referred to the front desk.

Answer 101

MISSING PERSON - SEARCH (Combined Event) Use for any missing person report that requires the response of the fire department to assist. (ie. missing person at a beach, forest, or over difficult terrain. NOTE: A missing child at a beach facility must be coded as a MISP/S.

Answer 102

POLICE INFORMATION Use when a citizen would like to relay information to an officer regarding possible criminal activity (ie. fight that may occur at a later time, information on a burglary that occurred in the area).

Answer 103

FUEL/OIL SPILL (Combined Event) - A spill of a liquid product outside of a structure. - Determine amount/quantity and type. - Determine how far from a waterway, stream or river.

Answer 104

HAZARDOUS CONDITION Any condition, that if left unattended or uncorrected may do damage to property or cause injury. (ie., Debris in the middle of a highway, roadway caving in and refrigerator left at the curb with the door still attached).

Answer 105

ILLEGAL HUNTING/COMPLAINT SUB TYPE A, B, C - Use for instances of people hunting out of season or in an area that poses a threat to the safety of citizens. - Common sense must prevail when determining how to enter the event. - It is unlikely that illegal hunting would take place in a metropolitan setting. - This code will most frequently be used when citizens call in from rural or more remote areas. - If the caller is reporting shots being fired or persons with weapons and they are not certain it is related to illegal hunting, a more appropriate code will be used. (ie. SHOT or SUS/W).

Answer 106

``` INTOXICATED PERSON(S) Use for an intoxicated person, not involved in any criminal activity. (ie. intoxicated person(s) that need to be removed from an area or that are causing a nuisance). NOTE: Do not use if person is intoxicated AND needs an ambulance. Use appropriate EMD Event Type Code. ```

Answer 107

TRESPASS COMPLAINT SUB TYPE A, B, C - When a person knowingly enters or remains unlawfully in or upon a premise. - Trespass is used if there appears to be no intent to commit a crime (ie. vagrant sleeping in a vacant building.) NOTE: If it appears premised was entered for purpose of committing a crime, use BURG.

Answer 108

REPOSSESSED VEHICLE - Use when a caller is reporting that they have just repossessed a vehicle. Call taker will advise the tow company to respond to the closest police station to meet with the police. - Use for a police department that has accepted a repossession and they need a DR# assigned.

Answer 109

ESCORT - PERSONAL EFFECTS (MEDICINES/CLOTHING) - A party requesting police presence while they retrieve personal property. - Advise the person to call from a phone/payphone that is near the address they are requesting the escort to. - Tell the caller to wait for patrol at that location and not to go near the location of the escort. - Refer to EBBIS for specific agency response.

Answer 110

POINT OF INFORMATION - Use on calls regarding "NO POLICE RESPONSE" robbery alarms for any account. - Also used for possible DWI's, reckless drivers, and speeding vehicles when the caller does not want to see patrol, usually less than 20 minutes ago. - Judgment must be used when entering POI calls for vehicle type events that occurred more than 20 minutes ago. (ie. reckless drivers, etc. that were seen on the highway and are likely to heave long left the county by the time we receive the call, are to be entered as an advised event and reported to the next county's dispatch center.)

Answer 111

MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION HIT & RUN WITH INJURY (Combined Event) Any event involving one or more vehicles, where one of the vehicles has left the scene AND one or more parties are injured. NOTE: Obtain all pertinent suspect information.

Answer 112

MISSING PERSON INVESTIGATION (FILE 6) - Use for any missing person, based on the caller's knowledge, that has not made contact or kept to a known daily routine. - If the caller states the person has been missing for less than 20 minutes, it will be noted in the initial remarks with the description. - If there are suspicious or unusual circumstances surrounding a missing person, the priority of the event will be raised to a Priority "1". NOTE: There is no minimum time limit for reporting a missing person.

Answer 113

``` HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (Combined event) Any incident involving a non-common material whether spilled or leaking that may cause harm to life and/or the environment. Advise caller to evacuate the affected area, if possible. NOTE: Try to ascertain what type of material is involved and if anyone is feeling ill. ```

Answer 114

SUSPICIOUS PERSON WITH A WEAPON SUB TYPE A, B, C - Any person that is not committing any specific crime and is holding a weapon, which the caller feels that the police should investigate. - Obtain all pertinent suspect description.

Answer 115

FIRE - MULTIPLE OCCUPANCy / APARTMENTS

Answer 116

SUSPICIOUS INCIDENT SUB TYPE A, B, C - This will be used for suspicious packages that have NOT been opened, are still intact and do not meet the criteria for BIO or BOMB calls. - These calls will be announced as a suspicious incident and sent to the unit's MDT with the information or the unit can call the TA for details.

Answer 117

PERSON IN CRISIS

Answer 118

STOLEN VEHICLE SUB TYPE A, B, C - A larceny or attempted larceny of a vehicle. - Obtain all pertinent suspect information. NOTE: the call taker must determine if the vehicle may have been towed or repossessed.

Answer 119

FIRE - INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL

Answer 120

ESCAPE FROM CUSTODY ***NOTIFY SHIFT SUPERVISOR VIA BLUE LIGHT*** Escapees from the Justice Center, Jamesville Correctional Facility, or police/corrections custody. NOTE: Escapees from other institutions (ie. Hutchings, CPEP, etc.) should be a "MISP."

Answer 121

ROBBERY ALARM

Answer 122

RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT SUB TYPE A, B, C Recklessly engaging in conduct, creating a grave risk of death or substantial risk of serious physical injury to another person. (The key word is reckless). Alson to be used when calls are received from Hancock Airport Controllers reporting an aircraft being struck by a ground laser.

Answer 123

ESCORT - BLOOD - Use for the transport of blood or body parts. - Ascertain the intended destination, including county name if applicable.

Answer 124

DISTURBANCE | SUB TYPE A, B, C

Answer 125

EXPLOSION - Use for an event where there is an actual explosion. - It does not necessarily need to be in a building. - If there is a more applicable code such as FIRE/P for a transformer that is on fire, then that code should be used instead. - NOTE: Note clearly in the first line of remarks if there are INJURIES or POSSIBLE INJURIES are reported by the caller.

Answer 126

FIRE - FUME/ODOR INVESTIGATION - Use for any type of odor inside or outside. (ie., smoke, natural gas, gasoline, etc.) NOTE: Try to ascertain type of odor and if anyone is feeling ill from the odor. - Will be used for people reporting an odor of smoke where there is NO SMOKE VISIBLE, no alarms going off or any other physical sign of fire. Consider using Event Code Type: MENT (just kidding to see if you are paying attention. Teri might not get this humor.)

Answer 127

FIRE - WATER VESSEL/BOAT FIRE - Any boat or water vessel on fire. - Also can be coded as a BOAT/F.

Answer 128

HARASSMENT COMPLAINT SUB TYPE A, B, C - Intentionally and repeatedly harassing another person by striking, shoving, kicking or otherwise subjecting a person to physical contact; or - By committing acts which places a person in reasonable fear of physical injury, either in person or via a communications medium (ie., telephone, cell phone, text messaging, computer, or mail), otherwise known as aggravated harassment. NOTE: Aggravated Harassment will always be coded as a HARR/C unless subject is en route to complaintant's location.

Answer 129

FIGHT WITH INJURIES SUB TYPE A, B - A physical altercation, between two or more parties with no familial or conjugal relationship, where one or more of the parties is injured and an ambulance is needed to respond. - Obtain all pertinent suspect information before giving EMD instructions.

Answer 130

MAIN/SERVICE LINE WATER PROBLEM (COMBINED EVENT) Broken water mains or service lines.

Answer 131

RESIDENTIAL LOCK-OUT OR LOCK-IN (Combined Event) - A person or persons that are either locked out of a residence OR locked in a room or building. - Note in the remarks whether or not there is food on the stove and/or children locked inside. - Refer to EBBIS for specific agency response.

Answer 132

MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION WITH INJURIES ie. Signal 80 (Combined Incident) - Any event involving one or more vehicles where there is one or more parties injured, which require both Fire and Ambulance to respond. - This also includes vehicle vs. pedestrians, unless an involved person advises the pedestrian is not injured. - Also used for callers that heave returned home after a MVC/D realizing they are hurt which changes the event to MVC/I. If they do not need an ambulance or have received medical treatment, code as MVC/IC to remove Fire and EMS. NOTE: See Training Bulletin #14-0007 in EBBIS for more detailed procedures.

Answer 133

SEX OFFENSE SUB TYPE A, B, C - Utilize for sex offenses other than rape (ie. touching or grabbing of genitalia). - Do not utilize for exposers or flashers (use LEWD). - A sex crime against a child should be coded as a SXOF.

Answer 134

ASSIST TO THE AMBULANCE

Answer 135

PROPERTY > LOST/FOUND - Utilize for lost or found property (ie. lost plates, found wallet, person turning in a gun). - Found guns on the street or outside should have the priority raised to "1" if there is a danger of children picking it up.

Answer 136

MAIL-IN COMPLAINT ONLY USED FOR OCSO Refer to OCSO in EBBIS for mail-in complaint criteria.

Answer 137

ENDANGERED, MISSING PERSON Any elderly or endangered person (ie. mentally/emotionally handicapped) or person with an extensive medical condition that requires regular monitoring or medication.

Answer 138

POLICE ONLY - SUICIDE THREATS ONLY - A threat by any person to harm or kill oneself. - Obtain all pertinent subject or weapon information. NOTE: Some suicide threats involve victims that have not yet made an attempt and no immediate means to do so are readily available; they may only be speaking of harming themselves in a general sense. This should still be coded as a SUIC.

Answer 139

DROWNING/NEAR DROWNING - A person that is either confirmed to be in the water, or has already been recovered from the water and still needs an ambulance. NOTE: See ICE Event Type Code for winter responses.

Answer 140

REPORTED DWI DRIVER THIS CODE IS NOT TO BE USED BY CALL TAKERS. IT IS TO BE USED AT DISPATCH ONLY WHEN DIRECTED BY A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER. NOTE: All possible DWI drivers with no complaintant will be coded as a "POI". Callers wishing to file reports of a possible DWI subject will be coded as a "TRAF."

Answer 141

FIGHT (NO AMBULANCE REQUIRED) - When two or more parties are involved in a physical altercation, and there is/was no familial or conjugal relationship between the parties.

Answer 142

FRAUD | THIS CODE IS NOT TO BE USED BY CALL-TAKERS.

Answer 143

FIREWORKS COMPLAINT Any complaint regarding the use of fireworks. NOTE: "FWKS" is not a combined event. If there is an injury due to the use of fireworks, use the proper EMS code with "fireworks" in the remarks.

Answer 144

GUN AMNESTY PROGRAM | - THIS CODE IS NOT TO BE USED BY CALL-TAKERS.

Answer 145

HOMICIDE THIS CODE IS NOT TO BE USED BY CALL-TAKERS. *Notify Shift Supervisor immediately by activating your Blue Light.

Answer 146

IDENTITY THEFT | Use for calls involving unauthorized use of personal information, including internet activity.

Answer 147

INJURED ON DUTY | THIS CODE IS NOT TO BE USED BY CALL-TAKERS. TO BE USED AS ON-VIEW AT DISPATCH ONLY.

Answer 148

MED-EVAC | THIS CODE IS NOT TO BE USED BY CALL TAKERS. TO BE USED AS ON-VIEW AT DISPATCH ONLY.

Answer 149

MEGAN'S LAW THIS CODE IS NOT TO BE USED BY CALL TAKERS. TO BE USED AS ON-VIEW AT DISPATCH ONLY. Megan's Law is the name for a federal law in the United States requiring law enforcement authorities to make information available to the public regarding registered sex offenders. Laws were created in response to the murder of Megan Kanka.

Answer 150

POSSIBLE PERSON IN CRISIS (PIC) - An individual with a diagnosed mental illness or exhibiting signs and symptoms consistent with mental illness. This can include, but is not limited to individuals who are depressed, acting irrationally for an unknown reason, and/or displaying behaviors consistent with a mental health crisis (anxiety, irrational fear, rage or anger). If a person is acting irrationally and is said to be under the influence of a designed or synthetic drug, this code will be used. (If the event is occurring in the CIty of Syracuse, AMR MUST be notified). - If a person is threatening suicide or states that they have a weapon or other means prepared, use SUIC(P/E). P=Police Only. P/E=Police & EMS. - If a caller requests an ambulance for transport of a PIC, enter teh call as a MENT. - Confirm with the caller that an ambulance is required. - DO NOT USE for transport of PIC patients from one institution to another.

Answer 151

MISCELLANEOUS COMPLAINT | THIS CODE IS NOT TO BE USED BY CALL TAKERS. TO BE USED AS ON-VIEW AT DISPATCH ONLY.

Answer 152

NOTIFICATION - Request from citizens or other institutions for an officer to personally relay important information where there is no other means of contact. - Any person who calls requesting death notifications will be directed to contact their local police agency to have a Teletype sent to the appropriate police agency. Transfer to NYSPIN for validation.

Answer 153

MUTUAL AID | THIS CODE IS NOT TO BE USED BY CALL TAKERS. TO BE USED AS ON-VIEW AT DISPATCH ONLY.

Answer 154

POISONING (Advised Events Only) Used when PRO-QA is not utilized, only used for documentation purposes when a telephone call is transferred to Poison Control in which no ambulance responds.

Answer 155

SIGNAL 49 > OFFICER OR FIRE/EMS NEED ASSISTANCE - Police Department Definition - Officer is in a situation that requires ONE additional unit. - Fire/EMS Definition - Fire/EMS is in a situation that requires the police and the Fire/EMS personnel are not in a position to tell the dispatcher what the problem is. - The dispatcher will not question the units.

Answer 156

``` SCOFFLAW DETAIL (SPD ONLY) THIS CODE IS NOT TO BE USED BY CALL TAKERS. TO BE USED AS ON-VIEW AT DISPATCH ONLY. ```

Answer 157

SNOW COMPLAINT | THIS TYPE OF CODE IS NOT TO BE USED BY THE CALL TAKER.

Answer 158

SCHOOL RELATED SHOOTING THREAT - For the purpose of this incident coding, "School" shall be defined as any educational institution inclusive of both Primary and Secondary education levels to include Pre-School, K-12, and College/University; both Public and Private. - Any Complaint/Call made to the E911 Center, a Law Enforcement Agency, a School Resource Officer, or the School itself; either in first person, Third person, or by other means amounting to third person (ie. voicemail, text message, or social media post); related to a school in which a gun or firearm is mentioned or inferred shall be classified, dispatched, and reported as Incident Code SRST (School Related Shooting Threat). - These complaints will be sent to the unit(s) MDT without being broadcast, if the unit(s) do not have a MDT, they will be instructed to landline the TA regarding a complaint.

Answer 159

VEHICLE/TRAFFIC STOP | THIS CODE IS NOT TO BE USED BY CALL TAKERS. TO BE USED AS ON-VIEW AT DISPATCH ONLY.

Answer 160

EDP or CUSTODY TRANSPORT - Use for EDP transports from one institution to another. - Use for Custody Division Transports. NOTE: TRAN is not a combined event, therefore, it is not used for medical transports.

Answer 161

WALK-IN TO EMS STATION (Combined Event) - For EMS Personnel use only - identifying that an unknown medical emergency has arrived at the corps room or station. Police dispatch procedures are in effect for this event type.

Answer 162

WARRANT PROCESSED | THIS CODE IS NOT TO BE USED BY CALL TAKERS. TO BE USED AS ON-VIEW AT DISPATCH ONLY.

Answer 163

``` WARRANT ARREST (no prior DR#) THIS CODE IS NOT TO BE USED BY CALL TAKERS. TO BE USED AS ON-VIEW AT DISPATCH ONLY. ```

Answer 164

WIRES - EMERGENCY RESPONSE (COMBINED INCIDENT) - Use for utility wires that are down on the ground and are arching and sparking. Use for low hanging wires that are creating a hazard. NOTE: Ask caller if they know what type of wire (electric, cable or telephone.)

Answer 165

WIRES - UNKNOWN STATUS For utility wires that are not arching or sparking, but require a utility company response only. (ie. laying on the ground, caught in a tree, detached from a structure or pole, etc.)

Answer 166

SCHOOL CROSSING DETAIL | THIS TYPE OF CODE IS NOT TO BE USED BY THE CALL TAKER.