Federal Way Radio Codes

Question 1

Call Sign 6-William-20

Answer 1

Supervisor - Federal Way - Swing Shift - (Supervisor 0)

Question 2

2-William-22

Answer 2

Swing Shift - FW - Sector 2 - Roster#2

Question 3

VALLEY COM

Answer 3

Preparatory indicator that name or license plate has been run through data and important information is about to be shared.

Question 4

Valley Com Frank

Answer 4

The name you ran had a felony warrant.

Question 5

Valley Com Charles

Answer 5

The name you ran has a caution/documented threat to law enforcement/or is known to be armed and dangerous.

Question 6

Valley Com George type

Answer 6

The name you ran has gang affiliations.

Question 7

Valley Com Victor

Answer 7

Stolen Vehicle

Question 8

Valley Com Victor Plates Only

Answer 8

Vehicle Plates have been stolen/return to other vehicle description. Officer should run VIN to determine status of vehicle.

Question 9

Valley Com Ocean

Answer 9

Court order of some kind associated with name. Verify if they are the respondent or petitioner and who they are around at the time to make sure they are not in violation.

Question 10

Clear

Answer 10

The name that you ran has no warrants, court orders, cautions, gang affiliations, or missing/runaway person hits associated.

Question 11

HBD

Answer 11

“Has Been Drinking”

This can been used regardless of whether impairment comes from alcohol or other substances.

Question 12

DV

Answer 12

Domestic Violence

Question 13

GSW

Answer 13

Gun Shot Wound

Question 14

SIGSW

Answer 14

Self-Inflicted Gun Shot Wound

Question 15

RP

Answer 15

Reporting Party

Question 16

Rolling Stolen

Answer 16

A stolen vehicle that is in motion.

Question 17

Air is Closed

Answer 17

Don’t use radio air space. Called restricted to priority/urgent call.

This is not the time to make an unnecessary traffic stop or request a lunch.

Question 18

*Three Consecutive Tones”

Answer 18

Emergency tones indicating priority information is about to be broadcast. This is likely a felony in progress, Code 2 or Code 3, or other major incident.

Question 19

10-55

Answer 19

Bomb/Explosive Threat

Question 20

10-21 or just “21”

Answer 20

Request for phone call.

Question 21

Code 1

Answer 21

Request for assistance from another officer, to respond in a non-emergent manner. Should be used if assistance is needed for administrative task on scene or when there is reason for suspicion.

Question 22

Code 2

Answer 22

Request for assistance from at least two other officers to respond in emergent manner.

Should be used when:

Officer is in a physical struggle, in a foot pursuit, or observes scene that will need immediate intervention.

Question 23

G.O.A.

Answer 23

Gone on Arrival