Crack the Radio Code

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According to the text, what is the difference between a 'Code Two' call and a 'Code Three' call?

A 'Code Two' call should be answered immediately, while a 'Code Three' call is an emergency call.
A 'Code Two' call should be answered immediately, while a 'Code Three' call is urgent.
A 'Code Two' call is an emergency call, while a 'Code Three' call is urgent.
A 'Code Two' call is urgent and should be answered immediately, while a 'Code Three' call is an emergency call. (correct)

According to the text, what should officers do when they interrupt their response to a 'Code Two' call due to police work of major importance?

They should request Communications Division to reassign the call.
They should immediately notify Communications Division. (correct)
They should perform police work of major importance.
They should document the reason for the interruption with an appropriate log entry.

According to the text, what is the responsibility of concerned supervisors when an interrupted response resulted in reassignment of a 'Code Two' call?

They should respond to the scene of the interruption.
They should ensure that the interruption was appropriate. (correct)
They should review relevant log entries.
They should monitor the divisional radio frequency.

According to the text, what should units do when a 'Code Four Adam' is broadcast?

Patrol or post themselves at strategic locations near the scene (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what should a unit intending to 'stakeout' do?

Notify the control operator of the location and request a 'Code Five' (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a 'Code Five Edward' notification?

To notify Air Support Division personnel of an explosive hazard to low-altitude aircraft (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what should an officer do if they determine that an explosive hazard exists to low-altitude aircraft?

Immediately notify Communications Division of a 'Code Five Edward' (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, when is exemption from provisions of the California Vehicle Code granted?

When officers display a lighted red lamp visible from the front (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, when can an officer initiate a “Code Three” response?

When there is the preservation of life (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the responsibility of supervisors in a “Code Three” response?

To ensure that the patrol force is not unnecessarily depleted (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the consequence for officers who unreasonably engage in an arbitrary exercise of the “Code Three” response policy?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, when should a 'Code Twelve' be broadcast?

When there is no evidence of a burglary or robbery and the false alarm was caused by equipment malfunction or subscriber error (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, when is a 'Code Thirty' call broadcast?

When a silent burglar alarm has been reported by an alarm company or by an automatic tape message (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what should officers do when responding to a 'Code Thirty Adam' call?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the purpose of broadcasting a 'Code 100' call?

To notify other units that a possible escape route of a suspect from a crime scene is under temporary surveillance (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what should an officer do when they need assistance in conducting an investigation concerning possible gang activity?

Broadcast 'Code Six George' with their location (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what should an officer do when they receive a 'Code Six Charles' in answer to a request for information on a suspect?

Place themselves in positions of advantage over the suspect (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what should an officer do when they need assistance in conducting an investigation concerning possible militant activity?

Broadcast 'Code Six Mary' with their location (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what should an officer do when they desire a clear frequency to check a suspect for wants and/or warrants?

Request 'Code Ten' and state the number of suspects to be checked (A) Signup and view all the answers