Police Abbreviations and Terminology Quiz
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SWAT stands for SPECIAL WEAPONS AND ______

TACTICAL

WES refers to WARETOWN ______ SCHOOL

ELEMENTARY

OCJ stands for OCEAN COUNTY ______

JAIL

MDT refers to MOBILE DATA ______

<p>TERMINAL</p> Signup and view all the answers

B&E is an abbreviation for BREAKING AND ______

<p>ENTERING</p> Signup and view all the answers

GPS stands for GLOBAL POSITIONING ______

<p>SYSTEM</p> Signup and view all the answers

PSAP is the ______ SAFETY ANSWERING POINT

<p>PUBLIC</p> Signup and view all the answers

K-9 refers to a POLICE ______

<p>DOG</p> Signup and view all the answers

OCSD stands for OCEAN COUNTY ______ DEPARTMENT

<p>SHERIFFS</p> Signup and view all the answers

RMA is an acronym for REFUSED MEDICAL ______

<p>ATTENTION</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ______ is an OFFICER IN CHARGE

<p>OIC</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ______ is used for PARAMEDICS

<p>ALS</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ______ is a SMALLER FIRE TRUCK CAPABLE OF MANEUVERING OFF ROAD

<p>BRUSH TRUCK</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ______ provides COMMUNICATIONS TRAINING

<p>CTO</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ______ is used to locate a cell phone through GPS

<p>PING</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ______ is the head of a detective unit

<p>DB</p> Signup and view all the answers

An ______ is also known as a sports utility vehicle

<p>SUV</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ______ is responsible for CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES

<p>CPS</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ______ assists with motor vehicle accidents

<p>MVA</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ______ is used during medical emergencies for external defibrillation

<p>AED</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Acronyms and Their Meanings

  • SWAT: Special Weapons and Tactical; specialized police units equipped for high-threat situations.
  • WES: Waretown Elementary School; likely a location of interest in law enforcement or emergency response.
  • RO: Registered Owner; identification of vehicle ownership for legal purposes.
  • BOX: Alco Test/Breathalyzer; device used for measuring blood alcohol content.
  • PAPER: Warrant; legal document authorizing police to conduct searches, arrests, or seizures.
  • RO/TRO: Restraining Order/Temporary Restraining Order; legal measures to prevent contact between individuals.
  • LT: Lieutenant; rank in police departments, often a supervisory role.
  • SGT: Sergeant; rank below lieutenant, generally supervises officers.
  • M4: Machine Gun; type of automatic firearm used by law enforcement and military.

Law Enforcement Communication and Equipment

  • OIC: Officer in Charge; individual responsible for command during an incident.
  • TAC: Terminal Agency Coordinator; oversees data entry and computer systems in law enforcement.
  • Radio Room: Ocean County Communications Room; hub for emergency communication and dispatch operations.
  • MDT: Mobile Data Terminal/Tablet; device used by officers for accessing data while in the field.

Medical and Safety References

  • ALS: Paramedics; emergency medical personnel providing advanced care.
  • AED: Automated External Defibrillator; device used in emergencies to treat cardiac arrest.
  • RIG: Ambulance; vehicle used for transporting injured or ill individuals to medical facilities.

Local Law Enforcement and Jurisdiction

  • NJSP: New Jersey State Police; state law enforcement agency.
  • BTPD: Barnegat Township Police Department; local police agency serving Barnegat.
  • LTPD: Lacey Township Police Department; local law enforcement for Lacey Township.
  • OCSD: Ocean County Sheriff's Department; provides law enforcement services on a county level.

Emergency and Incident Management

  • PSAP: Public Safety Answering Point; facility where emergency calls are received and routed.
  • OEM: Office of Emergency Management; coordinates disaster response and recovery efforts.
  • LZ: Landing Zone; designated area for helicopter landings, often used in emergencies.

Surveillance and Investigation Tools

  • LPR: License Plate Reader; technology for automatic capture of vehicle registration data.
  • GPS: Global Positioning System; navigation system used for locating positions on Earth.
  • SIMS: Simunitions; training ammunition used in realistic police training scenarios.

Special Services and Units

  • CIU: Criminal Investigation Unit; specialized division of police focused on complex cases.
  • K-9: Police Dog; trained canine used to assist in police operations, including drug detection and tracking.
  • CPS: Child Protective Services; agency responsible for protecting children from abuse or neglect.

Vehicle and Transportation References

  • SUV: Sports Utility Vehicle; type of vehicle often used by law enforcement.
  • MVC: Motor Vehicle Commission; regulatory body overseeing vehicle registration and licensing.
  • MVA: Motor Vehicle Accident; collision involving one or more vehicles.

General Terms and Identifications

  • POV: Persons Own Vehicle; refers to personal vehicles used by individuals.
  • ETA: Estimated Time of Arrival; prediction of when a person or object will arrive at a destination.
  • CCH: Computerized Criminal History; digital records of individuals' criminal backgrounds.

Acronyms and Their Meanings

  • SWAT: Special Weapons and Tactical; specialized police units equipped for high-threat situations.
  • WES: Waretown Elementary School; likely a location of interest in law enforcement or emergency response.
  • RO: Registered Owner; identification of vehicle ownership for legal purposes.
  • BOX: Alco Test/Breathalyzer; device used for measuring blood alcohol content.
  • PAPER: Warrant; legal document authorizing police to conduct searches, arrests, or seizures.
  • RO/TRO: Restraining Order/Temporary Restraining Order; legal measures to prevent contact between individuals.
  • LT: Lieutenant; rank in police departments, often a supervisory role.
  • SGT: Sergeant; rank below lieutenant, generally supervises officers.
  • M4: Machine Gun; type of automatic firearm used by law enforcement and military.

Law Enforcement Communication and Equipment

  • OIC: Officer in Charge; individual responsible for command during an incident.
  • TAC: Terminal Agency Coordinator; oversees data entry and computer systems in law enforcement.
  • Radio Room: Ocean County Communications Room; hub for emergency communication and dispatch operations.
  • MDT: Mobile Data Terminal/Tablet; device used by officers for accessing data while in the field.

Medical and Safety References

  • ALS: Paramedics; emergency medical personnel providing advanced care.
  • AED: Automated External Defibrillator; device used in emergencies to treat cardiac arrest.
  • RIG: Ambulance; vehicle used for transporting injured or ill individuals to medical facilities.

Local Law Enforcement and Jurisdiction

  • NJSP: New Jersey State Police; state law enforcement agency.
  • BTPD: Barnegat Township Police Department; local police agency serving Barnegat.
  • LTPD: Lacey Township Police Department; local law enforcement for Lacey Township.
  • OCSD: Ocean County Sheriff's Department; provides law enforcement services on a county level.

Emergency and Incident Management

  • PSAP: Public Safety Answering Point; facility where emergency calls are received and routed.
  • OEM: Office of Emergency Management; coordinates disaster response and recovery efforts.
  • LZ: Landing Zone; designated area for helicopter landings, often used in emergencies.

Surveillance and Investigation Tools

  • LPR: License Plate Reader; technology for automatic capture of vehicle registration data.
  • GPS: Global Positioning System; navigation system used for locating positions on Earth.
  • SIMS: Simunitions; training ammunition used in realistic police training scenarios.

Special Services and Units

  • CIU: Criminal Investigation Unit; specialized division of police focused on complex cases.
  • K-9: Police Dog; trained canine used to assist in police operations, including drug detection and tracking.
  • CPS: Child Protective Services; agency responsible for protecting children from abuse or neglect.

Vehicle and Transportation References

  • SUV: Sports Utility Vehicle; type of vehicle often used by law enforcement.
  • MVC: Motor Vehicle Commission; regulatory body overseeing vehicle registration and licensing.
  • MVA: Motor Vehicle Accident; collision involving one or more vehicles.

General Terms and Identifications

  • POV: Persons Own Vehicle; refers to personal vehicles used by individuals.
  • ETA: Estimated Time of Arrival; prediction of when a person or object will arrive at a destination.
  • CCH: Computerized Criminal History; digital records of individuals' criminal backgrounds.

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Test your knowledge of common police abbreviations and terminology used in law enforcement. This quiz covers various terms pertaining to communication, ranks, and procedures within the police force. Challenge yourself to identify the meanings behind each abbreviation!

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