Radio Codes

Question 1

Used when a field unit fails to acknowledge a communication. This includes voiced and digital messages.

Answer 1

Code One

Question 2

A call which is of an urgent nature, but NOT necessarily life threatening.

Answer 2

Code Two

Question 3

Emergency call of life threatening nature, unit responds with LIGHTS and SIRENS.

Answer 3

Code Three

Question 4

Used when additional assistance is not needed at the scene of a call or specific location.

Answer 4

Code Four

Question 5

Used when additional assistance is not needed at the scene of a call or specific location, but SUSPECT may still be in the area/vicinity.

Answer 5

Code Four Adam

Question 6

Notify control of a “Stakeout” location.

Answer 6

Code Five

Question 7

Notify of a stakeout for which the location SHALL NOT be broadcast.

Answer 7

Code Five QT

Question 8

Alerts AIR units to stay away from location due to the possibility of an explosive device in the area.

Answer 8

Code Five Edward

Question 9

Request for a Bean Bag Shotgun to respond to an occurrence.

Answer 9

Code Sam

Question 10

Unit announces arrival at scene or unit is conducting an investigation and no assistance is anticipated.

Answer 10

Code Six

Question 11

Unit may need assistance in conducting a field investigation.

Answer 11

Code Six Adam

Question 12

Indicates that a Data Base Response (DBR) may involve one of the following: Officer hazard or caution codes, Felony warrants, VEH or person wanted with a connection with felony activity, persons who may be a danger to themselves or others, hold for prints, missing persons, escapee or escape risk.

Answer 12

Code Six Charles

Question 13

Unit may need assistance with possible GANG activity.

Answer 13

Code Six George

Question 14

Unit may need assistance in possible MILITANT activity.

Answer 14

Code Six Mary

Question 15

Free time

Answer 15

Code Seven

Question 16

General INFO where fire has been reported at specific LOC where there is high fire hazard or threat of personal danger to firefighters. Units respond to call as necessary, Code Six when US changes to not available.

Answer 16

Code Eight

Question 17

Comm Division received confirmation from Fire Dept of active fire, verified fire at spec LOC and SLO at scene requested additional fire units. A specific unit shall be assigned to the call.

Answer 17

Code Eight Adam

Question 18

Used by field units when a clear frequency is requested to check a SUSP for wants/warrants.

Answer 18

Code Ten

Question 19

Used to indicate there is no evidence of a burglary or a robbery. EX: “Code _______ Accidental”

Answer 19

Code Twelve (Alarm Only)

Question 20

Media onsite.

Answer 20

Code Twenty

Question 21

SILENT burglar alarm reported by an alarm company.

Answer 21

Code Thirty

Question 22

SILENT burglar alarm reported by an alarm company and the location is being monitored AUDIBLY.

Answer 22

Code Thirty Adam

Question 23

Comm Division receives INFO that a RINGING burglar alarm has been activated.

Answer 23

Code Thirty Ringer

Question 24

Stolen vehicle.

Answer 24

Code Thirty Seven

Question 25

SILENT burglar alarm reported by an alarm company and the LOC is equipped with a VISUAL (camera) device.

Answer 25

Code Thirty Victor

Question 26

Request for a unit with a TASER to respond.

Answer 26

Code Tom

Question 27

Used by field units to NOTIFY other units that possible escape route of a SUSP from a crime scene is under temporary surveillance.

Answer 27

Code One Hundred

Question 28

Request for urban police RIFLE (UPR) equipped supervisor and a UPR trained patrol unit.

Answer 28

Code Robert Rifle (Code Robert UPR)

Question 29

Request for a RIFLE SLUG ammunition equipped patrol unit and a supervisor.

Answer 29

Code Robert Slug

Question 30

Intrusion , panic or elevated radiation level alarm from HOSP participating in Global Threat Reduction Initiative(GTRI).

Answer 30

Code Thirty Nora