Radio Procedures
A-B-Cs
Accuracy – THINK before transmitting | Make sure the information you are transmitting is correct Brief – Keep your transmission brief | Only necessary information | Short and sweet Clarity – Speak slowly and clearly | Don’t rush your radio traffic
Radio Etiquette
Listen before you speak so you don’t interrupt an ongoing conversation
Ensure that priority calls are not interrupted
Answer all calls promptly
Be brief and to the point and keep the airways free of unnecessary talk
Remember everyone is listening
10 Codes
The understanding of 10 codes is not optional. Plain speak is allowed, however, all officers are expected to know the meaning of 10-codes. Codes highlighted in Yellow are preferred to be done via silent dispatch /100
10-2
Arrived on Scene
10-4
Copy
10-74
Negative
10-7
Off-duty
10-8
On-duty
10-9
Repeat
10-10
Fight in progress
10-20
Location
10-31
Carjacking
10-32
Shots Fired
10-33
Requesting Medical Emergency
10-50
Additional needed for Robberies/traffic
10-80 Vector
Vehicle Pursuit
10-80 foxtrot
Pursuit on Foot
10-90
Alarm
10-100
Server crash/disconnect
10-6
Busy - Unless urgent
10-13
Backup URGENT
Code 1
No Lights or Siren
Code 2
Lights Only
Code 3
Both Lights and Siren
Code 4
Situation under Control
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