Radio Codes

Question 1

Code 1

Answer 1

When a communication dispatcher fails to receive acknowledgement from a unit

Question 2

Code 2

Answer 2

An urgent call that should be answered immediately BUT w/o sirens and traffic laws should be followed

Question 3

Code 3

Answer 3

Emergency call. Red lights and sirens shall be used

Question 4

Code 4

Answer 4

No further assistance needed

Question 5

Code 4A

Answer 5

No further assistance needed. Suspects may still be in the area

Question 6

Code 5

Answer 6

Stakeout

Question 7

Code 6

Answer 7

When an officer arrives on scene to conduct an investigation

Question 8

Code 6Adam

Answer 8

an officer may need assistance in conducting an interview

Question 9

Code 6Charles

Answer 9

When a wants/warrants query on a person or a vehicle returns with a felony

Question 10

Code 6Mary

Answer 10

Officer may need assistance concerning militant activity

When a wants/warrants query on a person or vehicle returns with a misdemeanor warrant

Question 11

Code 7

Answer 11

When an officer request to go out of service for lunch

Question 12

Code 8

Answer 12

Report of a fire

Code 8Adam: confirmation received by fire dept.

Question 13

Code 10

Answer 13

A request for a clear frequency to check a suspect for wants/warrants

Question 14

Code 14

Answer 14

A routine escort

Question 15

Code 15

Answer 15

When an officer request to go out of service for a break

Question 16

Code 30

Answer 16

Silent burglar alarm reported

Question 17

Code 30A

Answer 17

A silent burglar alarm reported, and being monitored audibly

possible suspect still inside location

Question 18

Code 30 Ringer

Answer 18

Ringing burglar alarm

Question 19

Code 37

Answer 19

Stolen vehicle

Question 20

Code 100

Answer 20

Temporary surveillance by a cop at a possible escape route from a crime scene

Question 21

Code Green

Answer 21

A broadcast by communications when a screening station has activated the silent alarm

Question 22

Code Robert

Answer 22

Request for an urban police rifle

Question 23

Code Tom

Answer 23

Request for a taser

Question 24

Code 6 George

Answer 24

Gang activity

Question 25

Code 12

Answer 25

Response after you confirm it was a false burglar alarm caused by malfunction and no forced entry occurred

Question 26

Code 20

Answer 26

Request from a unit to notify the media of a newsworthy event

Question 27

Code 30 Victor

Answer 27

A silent burglar alarm reported and is being monitored visually

Question 28

Code Sam

Answer 28

Request for a beanbag shot gun