code 3 driving

Question 1

Important elements to code 3 driving

Answer 1

Good judgment, communication, and coordination

Question 2

Officers may respond Code 3 when:

Answer 2

Imminent danger to citizens and the officer’s arrival might save lives.

Another officer requires assistance to control a volatile situation.

Reliable information exists of a felony in progress.

Pursuits – see Section 3.

Question 3

Field supervisors will (reference c3 response)

Answer 3

Monitor respective radio channels to ensure strict adherence to this policy and will cancel or direct code 3 responses, as warranted.

Question 4

Who notifies dispatch of code 3 response via radio

Answer 4

primary and secondary officer

Question 5

Additional units (not primary/secondary) initiating lights and sirens will…

Answer 5

⦁ Prior to proceeding Code 3, activate the Code 3 button on the MDT, if equipped with MDT, to advise of Code 3 response and, subsequently, arrival status. Do not break Code Red on a radio channel.