Radio Communications

Question 1

Definition: A specific group of radios that are assigned to a bureau, division, or unit.

Answer 1

Talk Group

Question 2

Definition: An approved set of talk groups.

Answer 2

System

Question 3

Definition: Indicates a specific radio transmission which can be heard by any member in the talk group or anyone with an appropriate scanner.

Answer 3

Unencrypted or Clear Voice

Question 4

Definition: Indicates a specific radio transmission is encoded to prevent unauthorized personnel from hearing the transmission.

Answer 4

Encrypted

Question 5

Definition: A private conversation between two radios.

Answer 5

Individual Call

Question 6

Code Definition: Requires emergency lights and siren. this class of calls is an Emergency.

Answer 6

Code One

Question 7

Code Definition: Possible set up call, i.e., possibly designated to bring harm to officers.

Answer 7

Code Five

Question 8

Code Definition: Explosive device call.

Answer 8

Code Seven

Question 9

The primary reasons for using ten signals in radio communications are to _________ errors caused by misunderstanding the message, and saving of _____ _____ by minimizing unnecessary repeats and clarifications.

Answer 9

Decrease / Air Time

Question 10

Caution Indicator One =

Answer 10

Known to be physically violent

Question 11

Caution Indicator Two =

Answer 11

Known to be armed

Question 12

Caution Indicator Three =

Answer 12

Known to have assaulted a police officer

Question 13

A mouth-to-microphone distance of ____ to ___ inches should be maintained.

Answer 13

1 - 2

Question 14

All transmissions to the dispatcher, and from officer to officer are __________.

Answer 14

Recorded

Question 15

Members will discontinue use of and turn off the vehicle radio or portable radio within ______ yards or _______ feet of suspected explosive devices.

Answer 15

100 yards / 300 feet

Question 16

Members shall keep car-to-car transmissions at a minimum, and limit them to ________ ________ business.

Answer 16

Official Police

Question 17

Acknowledge radio calls from the dispatcher by always giving _____/______ street locations first and complete radio numbers.

Answer 17

East/West

Question 18

Members shall contact outside agencies on the _______ _______ talk group.

Answer 18

Mutual Aid

Question 19

_____ ______ Signal is used prior to broadcasting general information.

Answer 19

Alert Tone Signal

Question 20

______ ______ Signal is used when a call has been received or it can be reasonably surmised that a gun is involved in a violent or potentially violent incident.

Answer 20

Pulse Tone Signal

Question 21

_____ ______ Signal is used in all assist-the-officer report.

Answer 21

Warble Tone Signal

Question 22

Pushing the emergency button initiates a _______ _____.

Answer 22

Declared Emergency

Question 23

Emergency Situations take _________ over all radio transmissions.

Answer 23

Precendence

Question 24

______ ___ _______ is defined as a period of time that members are to cease all radio transmissions except in the even of an emergency.

Answer 24

Hold the Air

Question 25

A member will be considered to have missed a radio call if they fail to answer the radio after having been called by the dispatcher _____ times.

Answer 25

Three (3)

Question 26

If members discover that they have missed a radio call, they will contact their ________ ________ and provide an explanation.

Answer 26

Immediate Supervisor

Question 27

In the interest of ______ _______, the Communications Unit must dispatch all priority 10 through 30 calls for service and handle auxiliary requests by officers prior to conducting computer inquiries.

Answer 27

Public Safety