Signals

Question 1

Signal 1

Answer 1

No Record

Question 2

Signal 1A

Answer 2

Traffic Only Record

Question 3

Signal 1B

Answer 3

Misdemeanor Only Record

Question 4

Signal 1C

Answer 4

Traffic & Misdemeanor Record

Question 5

Signal 2

Answer 5

Has Felony Criminal Record; Not Wanted at This Time

Question 6

Signal 2C

Answer 6

Convicted Felon; Not Wanted at This Time

Question 7

Signal 3

Answer 7

Misdemeanor Warrant on File (Traffic or Criminal)

Question 8

Signal 4

Answer 8

Driver’s License Suspended

Question 9

Signal 5

Answer 9

Stolen

Question 10

Signal 5R

Answer 10

Stolen Vehicle taken during a Robbery

Question 11

Signal 6

Answer 11

Wanted for a Felony and/or Felony Warrant on File

Question 12

Signal 7

Answer 12

Failed to Appear

Question 13

Signal 8

Answer 13

Prepare FO Card

Question 14

Signal 8S

Answer 14

Registered Sex Offender

Question 15

Signal 9

Answer 15

Bomb Threat Assignment

Question 16

Signal 10

Answer 16

Gun Registration Permit (Owns Gun)

Question 17

Signal 10C

Answer 17

Concealed and Carry Permit

Question 18

Signal 46

Answer 18

Lifetime Suspension of Driving Privilege

Question 19

Signal 66

Answer 19

Suspected Gang Member

Question 20

Signal 66A

Answer 20

Associate Gang Member

Question 21

Signal 66M

Answer 21

Gang Member

Question 22

Signal 66H

Answer 22

Hard Core Gang Member

Question 23

Signal 66T

Answer 23

Suspected Terrorist Organization Member
It is the policy of OPD to inform officers that an individual has been identified as a Suspected Terrorist Organization Member. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) makes Terrorist entries into the NCIC (National Crime Information Center) Violent Gang and Terrorist Organizational File. This signal is strictly for the Officer’s information only. Officers shall not alert the individual to the FBI’s interest.

Question 24

Signal 88

Answer 24

Situation Secure
“Signal 88” or just “88” is a status where the Officer declares the situation secure or safe. Dispatchers routinely check on Officers to ensure they are safe and in control of a situation. Officers will respond that they are Signal 88 meaning they are in control of the situation and OK.

Question 25

Signal X

Answer 25

Considered Extremely Dangerous
The Dispatcher will use the Signal X designation when an individual’s record reveals any of the following offences:
Arson / Assault/Bomb Threats / Explosive Devices / Escape / False Imprisonment / Flight to Avoid Arrest / Kidnapping / Murder, Manslaughter, Criminal Homicide / Officer Alert / Protection Order / Restraining Order Violation / Resisting Arrest / Robbery / Robbery Attempt / Sexual Assault / Stalking / Terroristic Threats / Weapons or Firearms Violations (carry, transport, use, possess, conceal)

Question 26

Signal AA

Answer 26

Possible Mental Patient

Question 27

Signal 8-0

Answer 27

Lunch Break

Question 28

Signal 9-5

Answer 28

Restroom Break

Question 29

Signal 9-6

Answer 29

Cruiser Service/Maintenance

Question 30

Signal 10-7

Answer 30

Out of Service

Question 31

Signal 10-8

Answer 31

In Service

Question 32

Signal 10-10 (Ten-Ten)

Answer 32

Out of the Car, but Available for a call

In the area in service, or out of car on portable radio

Question 33

Signal 14D

Answer 33

Escort of Deceased

Question 34

Signal 14M

Answer 34

Escort of Property

Question 35

Signal 14P

Answer 35

Escort of Person (if opposite sex, mileage recorded)

Question 36

Signal PO

Answer 36

Protection Order

Question 37

Three Tones

Answer 37

Help an Officer
“Help an Officer” is a mayday/distress signal indicating that an Officer needs immediate emergency help. A Help an Officer is often used when there is an immediate threat to the Officers life or well being. It is indicated by a citywide emergency warble tone.

When Help an Officer goes out, everyone stops what they are doing and goes to the location of the help call with lights and sirens on.

Question 38

Clearing the Air

Answer 38

When “the air is cleared” it means that Officers are on a high risk call that requires them to have uninterrupted communication access to dispatch or other Officers. This is most often used in emergency situations. All other radio traffic on the precinct frequency is stopped and a beeping tone is initiated so that Officers on scene can communicate without other distractions.

If an officer is aware of an extremely dangerous situation which the dispatcher is not aware of, then the officer shall clear the air for emergency traffic only. The officer has the discretion of clearing the air whenever it is deemed necessary.

Clearing the air is usually ended with a report of “Signal 88” by Officers on scene.