Police Codes Flashcards 20-40

Police Codes 20-40 Summary

• Code 20 refers to a stolen decal, indicating a label or sticker that has been illegally taken.
• Code 21 signifies a stolen tag, which is the license plate of a vehicle that has been unlawfully removed.
• Code 22 is used for a stolen vehicle, highlighting the theft of an entire car.
• Code 23 represents an out-of-town recovery of a stolen vehicle, meaning a stolen car found outside its city of origin.
• Code 24 indicates a city recovery of a stolen motor vehicle, referring to the retrieval of a stolen vehicle within the city limits.
• Code 25 stands for a false alarm, suggestive of a report that turns out to be untrue or without basis.
• Code 26 denotes burglary, a crime involving illegal entry into a building with intent to commit theft.
• Code 27 signifies larceny, which is the theft of personal property.
• Code 27M specifies larceny involving a motor vehicle, focusing on the theft of cars specifically.
• Code 27R relates to retail theft, indicating shoplifting or stealing goods from a retail store.
• Code 28 refers to vandalism, highlighting the intentional destruction of property.
• Code 29 signifies robbery, a crime that involves taking property unlawfully from a person or presence of the victim.
• Code 29S indicates a robbery by sudden snatching, where the perpetrator quickly takes an item from a victim.
• Code 26I is used for burglary in progress, indicating that the crime is actively occurring at the time of reporting.
• Code 30 highlights a shot fired in the area, signaling potential gunfire and a need for police response.
• Code 31 denotes homicide, the intentional killing of another person.
• Code 32 signifies simple assault or battery, involving minor injuries or attempts to harm.
• Code 32A refers to aggravated assault or battery, which involves serious injury or use of a weapon.
• Code 33 indicates a sex offense, encompassing various crimes of a sexual nature.
• Code 33F specifies a forcible sex offense, suggesting coercion or violence involved.
• Code 34 highlights a disturbance, which may refer to any disruption of public peace.
• Code 36 represents a missing person report, indicating someone has disappeared under concern.
• Code 37 signifies a suspicious car, prompting investigation due to its unusual presence.
• Code 38 indicates a suspicious person, arousing curiosity or concern about an individual's behavior.
• Code 39 relates to an arrest for previous incidents, emphasizing follow-ups on prior offenses.
• Code 40 specifies an arrest based on an outstanding warrant, reflecting a legal order for arrest issued by a court.