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ABC

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ABC VIOLATION
Pertains to violations of the NYS Alcohol Beverage Control Laws.
Includes underage drinking, sales of alcohol and tobacco to minors, after-hours sales, etc.
For underage drinking at a residence, use CHLDA

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ABDT

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ABDUCTION/KIDNAPPING
To restrain a person with the intent to prevent them from leaving on their own will, by either holding a person in a place where he is not likely to be found or using or threatening to use deadly physical force. Note: This code will not be used for a custody dispute.

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ADB

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AGGRESSIVE DEADLY BEHAVIOR
This code is to be used when additional resources (Police, Fire, EMS) are needed/requested to respond to an act of active aggressive deadly behavior incident.
The 911 Supervisor has the authority to upgrade a response by using this code based on the assessment of the call taker(s). This may include, but is not limited to the number of incoming telephone calls, the background environment (ie. active gunfire).
Additionally, the first unit on scene (Police, Fire, EMS), has the authority to upgrade a response using the ADB code. Responding fire departments and EMS agencies will be directed to stage until direction is given by the police.

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AIR/C

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AIRCRAFT COMPLAINT

To be used for low flying or unusually loud aircraft.

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AIR/E

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AIRCRAFT EMERGENCY/CRASH
Any aircraft that has crashed, has the potential to crash, or is on fire.
NOTIFY SHIFT SUPERVISOR IMMEDIATELY BY ACTIVATING THE BLUE LIGHT.
NOTE: If the aircraft is still in the air, enter the call with a location of @Syracuse Airport and add all pertinent information in the remarks. Address updating is required should the aircraft crash off airport property.

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ALRM/B

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ALARM > BURGLARY
Any alarm that is received either through a private alarm company, a tape dialer, or a citizen where there is an indicator signal of a break-in.

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ALRM/C

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ALARM > CARBON MONOXIDE
Any indication of a carbon monoxide (CO) problem in a structure. Call takers must ascertain if anyone at the premise is sleeping, ill or shows any signs of carbon monoxide poisoning.
If they show signs of illness, they will be advised to leave the structure immediately.

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ALRM/E

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ALARM > ELEVATOR
Any alarm from an elevator car, indicating the occupant(s) need assistance.
Call takers will obtain the floor the elevator car is stopped at and the number of occupants in the elevator car.

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ALRM/F

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ALARM > FIRE
Any alarm that is received either through a private alarm company, a tape dialer, or a citizen where there is an audible signal of a fire or smoke alarm.
Fire alarm activations where a caller can see and/or smell smoke will be entered using the appropriate Fire Event Type and sub-type. (ie. FIRE/R for residence, FIRE/S for school, etc.).
ANI/ALI and/or Pictometry will be used to identify the type of building/structure if necessary when coding the event (ie. school or business) etc. The alarm company may refer to a fire alarm as a water flow alarm.

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ALRM/M

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ALARM > MEDICAL
Usually received from a private alarm company as a medical alert alarm or inactivity alarm.
NOTE: If the alarm company indicates the specific nature of the problem, use the appropriate EMS type code.

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ALRM/P

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ALARM > CALL FOR POLICE/PANIC
This code may be called in by an alarm company or tape dialer.
This code is also used for “Aware Alarms” when called in by ADT.
This code is to be used when alarm companies call in a duress alarm.

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ALRM/Q

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ALARM TROUBLE
When an alarm company calls in and states they have a fire alarm and the premise is reporting trouble on the system, this code will be utilized and the fire department can send a reduced response to verify the issue. Third party reporting a fire alarm that has been sounding for 30 minutes or more and there are no other indications of an actual fire. Alarm company or 1st party reporting a fire alarm in an occupied structure:
*malicious or accidental pulled box
*construction workers on premise
*alarm set off due to steam from a shower
*alarm set off due to normal cooking operations
*alarm set off due to power loss
*recurring alarm within the past 30 minutes that was previously determined as false
*request to cancel after receiving proper passcode.

MRD dispatch 1 police unit only, in the city of Syracuse broadcast a Point of Information (POI) only for police.

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ALRM/R

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ALARM > ROBBERY
For robbery alarms at financial institutions, upon calling the premise, identify yourself as the 911 Center and advise the person who answers the phone that they “have gone into alarm.” They are supposed to give you the word “CODE” and “any two-digit number” if it is a false alarm.
Do not assist/prompt them or ask for another personto come to the phone if they appear to not know the procedure. Do not advise them to follow the rest of the procedures.
CALL-TAKER - If the alarm is in “No Police Response” (with the exception of Robbery - ALRM/R type alarms which shall be entered as “Points of Information” POIs), enter as an advised event and clear the event using the final action code of 06.
For “No Police Response” robbery alarms at banks or financial institutions, refer to page 7 of this document.
DISPATCHER - When a “No Police Response ROBBERY ALARM” has been received the phraseology to be used on the radio is “Attention all units… Point of Information regarding an alarm activation” then broadcast the location. At no time are you to transmit the event is a “No Police Response” alarm or mention anything about the status.

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ALRM/U

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ALARM > UNKNOWN TYPE
Where there is no indication as to what type of alarm is going off.
NOTE: A flashing light on a residence, when the exact nature is unknown, is an ALRM/U.

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ALRM/V

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ALARM > VEHICLE

Active audible alarm on a vehicle.

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ANML/A

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ANIMAL PROBLEM > Vicious, Rabid, Loose, Injured, Bite to Human (No EMS)
All police agencies respond for public safety (ie. suspect rabies, vicious dogs, etc.)
Refer to EBBIS for specific agency procedures to determine if the call should be referred to an Animal Control Officer.
ACCIDENTS - Any vehicle collision involving and animal will be coded as a MVC/D if person involved would like to meet with patrol. If the collision involves a dog or a cat and the owner cannot be located, VTL requires a police report be taken.

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ANML/B

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BARKING DOG
Use to enter noise complaint related to a barking dog.
Refer to EBBIS for specific agency procedures to determine if the call should be referred to an Animal Control Officer.

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ANML/I

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ANIMAL BITE WITH INJURY
Enter as ANML/I if the victim requires an ambulance.
NOTE: If the event did not “just occur” and the caller/victim has already obtained any medical assistance, enter as ANML/IC.

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ANML/C

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ANIMAL CRUELTY INVESTIGATION
Use to enter reported abuse and/or cruelty to any type of animal.
ie. not being fed or watered properly, are lacking an appropriate shelter, are lacking clean air to breathe, living in unsanitary conditions, or needing veterinary care.

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ARSN

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ARSON

NOT TO BE USED BY THE CALL TAKER. ENTER THE SPECIFIC FIRE TYPE AND NOTE “POSSIBLE ARSON” IN REMARKS.

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ASL/I

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ASSAULT WITH INJURIES
Physical contact between involved suspect(s) and victim(s), wherein the suspect(s) has caused physical injury to the victim and the victim requires an ambulance.
Assault implies that there is intent on the part of the suspect(s) to harm another individual(s)
Obtain all pertinent suspect information before giving pre-arrival instructions.
NOTE: If the event did not “just occur” and the caller/victim has already obtained any medical assistance, enter as ASL/IC.

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ASL/T

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ASSAULT (No ambulance required)
Physical contact between the suspect(s) and the victim(s), wherein the suspect has caused physical injury to the victim. Assault implies there is intent on the part of the suspect(s) to harm another individual(s).

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AST/P

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ASSIST TO THE POLICE

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BIO

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BIOLOGICAL CALL
Suspicious packages that are open, unsealed and obviously contain a substance of unknown origin such as powder, chemical etc. will be coded as BIOA and entered for combined dispatch.
- The call will be sent to the unit’s MDT and event details will NOT be transmitted over the air.
- Police units unable to receive it on an MDT will have to landline the TA for the information.
- Fire units will be requested to landline dispatch for the call details.
- Any suspicious packages that have any type of wires/electrical parts visible will be coded BOMB.

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BOAT/D

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DISABLED BOAT

Any boat or water craft that is disabled on open water.

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BOAT/E

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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.

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BOAT/F

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BOAT FIRE

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

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BOAT/R

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BOATING RECKLESSLY

Any boat or watercraft that is speeding or operating recklessly.

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BOMB

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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.

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BURG

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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.

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CALL/E

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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.

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CALL/F

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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.

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CALL/H

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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.

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CALL/P

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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.
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CEXP

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CHILD EXPLOITATION

THIS CODE IS NOT TO BE USED BY CALL TAKERS.

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CHLD

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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.

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CIVC

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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.

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CIVL

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CIVIL COMPLAINT TO BE USED FOR OCSO ONLY.

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CMIS

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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.

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COP

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COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING

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

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DEMO

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DEMONSTRATION

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

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DETL

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DETAIL

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

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DISP

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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.

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DIST

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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.
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DOA

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DEAD ON ARRIVAL

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

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DOM

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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.

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DOM/I

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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).
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DOM/P

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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.)

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DOM/V

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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.

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FIRE/E

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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.

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FIRE/V

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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.

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VEH/D

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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.

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ESCT/F

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FUNERAL ESCORT

A request from a funeral home for a police escort.

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BCAL

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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
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MVC/P

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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.

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FKWS

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FIREWORKS COMPLAINT

Any complaint regarding the use of fireworks.

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ESCT/M

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ESCORT - MONEY/BANK

A request from a business only, for a police escort to a financial institution.

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FORG

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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).

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NOTI

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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.
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RUPT

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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.

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ROB/I

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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.

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FIRE/B

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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.

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IDEN

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

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TRAF

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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.

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DOM/W

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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.

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FWAR

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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.

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67
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PDAM

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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.

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68
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SHOI

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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.

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69
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ROB/B

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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.

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70
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OPEN

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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.

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71
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MVC/D

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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.
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72
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GAMB

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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.

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73
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SUIC/E

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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.
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74
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MENA

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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.)

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75
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PROS

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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.

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76
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FIRE/P

A

UTILITY POLE FIRE

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77
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VEH/L

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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.
78
Q

FLUP

A

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).

79
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VEH/P

A

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.

80
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FIRE/C

A

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).

81
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FIRE/H

A

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.

82
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BCHK

A

BAD CHECK COMPLAINT

SUB TYPE A, B, C

83
Q

ELEV

A

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.

84
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DRUG

A

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.

85
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FGH/W

A

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.)

86
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WTRP/H

A

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

87
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ESCT/C

A

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.
88
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AST/F

A

ASSIST TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT

89
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VEH/A

A

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.
90
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RAPE

A

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

91
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LARC

A

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.

92
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LOCL

A

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.

93
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LOUD

A

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!”

94
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MISP/J

A

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.

95
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STAB

A

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.

96
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LOIT

A

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.”

97
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LOCO

A 
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.
98
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LEWD

A

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

99
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LOCK/V

A

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.

100
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STAT

A

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.

101
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MVC/C

A

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.

102
Q

FIRE/T

A

TRAIN OR BUS FIRE

103
Q

FIRE/O

A

OUTDOOR FIRE

104
Q

ICE

A

ICE RESCUE

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

105
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MVC/L

A

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.

106
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FIRE/AA

A

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.
107
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HELP

A

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.

108
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VEH/T

A

VEHICLE TOWED

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

109
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FIRE/R

A

RESIDENTIAL FIRE

110
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FIRE/S

A

FIRE - SCHOOL

111
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AST/O

A

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

112
Q

AST/C

A

ASSIST TO A CITIZEN

SUB TYPE A, B, C

113
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SUS/P

A

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.

114
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WIRE

A

WIRES DOWN

115
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SUS/V

A

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.

116
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INDA

A

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.

117
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SHOT

A

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.

118
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SUMM

A

SUMMONS SERVICE

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

119
Q

MVC/S

A

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.

120
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PROW

A

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.

121
Q

WTRP/S

A

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

122
Q

MVC/B

A

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.

123
Q

JUVS

A

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.

124
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PCHK

A

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.
125
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MISP/S

A

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.

126
Q

INFO

A

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).

127
Q

SPIL

A

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.

128
Q

HAZD

A

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).

129
Q

HUNT

A

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).

130
Q

INTX

A 
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.
131
Q

TRES

A

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.

132
Q

VEH/R

A

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.
133
Q

ESCT/P

A

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.
134
Q

POI

A

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.)
135
Q

MVC/H

A

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.

136
Q

MISP/I

A

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.

137
Q

HAZM

A 
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.
138
Q

SUS/W

A

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.

139
Q

FIRE/M

A

FIRE - MULTIPLE OCCUPANCy / APARTMENTS

140
Q

SUS/I

A

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.

141
Q

MENT

A

PERSON IN CRISIS

142
Q

VEH/S

A

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.

143
Q

FIRE/I

A

FIRE - INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL

144
Q

ESCA

A

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.”

145
Q

ALRM/R

A

ROBBERY ALARM

146
Q

REND

A

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.

147
Q

ESCT/B

A

ESCORT - BLOOD

  • Use for the transport of blood or body parts.
  • Ascertain the intended destination, including county name if applicable.
148
Q

DIST

A

DISTURBANCE

SUB TYPE A, B, C

149
Q

EXPL

A

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.
150
Q

FIRE/F

A

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.)

151
Q

FIRE/W

A

FIRE - WATER VESSEL/BOAT FIRE

  • Any boat or water vessel on fire.
  • Also can be coded as a BOAT/F.
152
Q

HARR

A

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.

153
Q

FGH/I

A

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.

154
Q

WTRP/M

A

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

155
Q

LOCK/R

A

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.

156
Q

MVC/I

A

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.

157
Q

SXOF

A

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.

158
Q

AST/A

A

ASSIST TO THE AMBULANCE

159
Q

PROP

A

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.
160
Q

MAIL

A

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

161
Q

MISP/E

A

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.

162
Q

SUIC/P

A

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.

163
Q

DRWN

A

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.

164
Q

DWI

A

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.”

165
Q

FGH/T

A

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.

166
Q

FRAD

A

FRAUD

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

167
Q

FWKS

A

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.

168
Q

GAP

A

GUN AMNESTY PROGRAM

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

169
Q

HOMI

A

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

170
Q

IDEN

A

IDENTITY THEFT

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

171
Q

IOD

A

INJURED ON DUTY

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

172
Q

MEDV

A

MED-EVAC

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

173
Q

MEGL

A

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.

174
Q

MENT

A

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.
175
Q

MISC

A

MISCELLANEOUS COMPLAINT

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

176
Q

NOTI

A

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.
177
Q

MUTL

A

MUTUAL AID

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

178
Q

POIS

A

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.

179
Q

S49

A

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.
180
Q

SCOF

A 
SCOFFLAW DETAIL (SPD ONLY)
THIS CODE IS NOT TO BE USED BY CALL TAKERS. TO BE USED AS ON-VIEW AT DISPATCH ONLY.
181
Q

SNOW

A

SNOW COMPLAINT

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

182
Q

SRST

A

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.
183
Q

STOP

A

VEHICLE/TRAFFIC STOP

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

184
Q

TRAN

A

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.

185
Q

WALK

A

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.

186
Q

WARP

A

WARRANT PROCESSED

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

187
Q

WARR

A 
WARRANT ARREST (no prior DR#)
THIS CODE IS NOT TO BE USED BY CALL TAKERS. TO BE USED AS ON-VIEW AT DISPATCH ONLY.
188
Q

WIRE/E

A

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.)

189
Q

WIRE/U

A

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.)

190
Q

XING

A

SCHOOL CROSSING DETAIL

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

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