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The Language of the Law ... Enforcers

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Introduction:
"Police jargon has become familiar through television and movies. See if you can understand these meanings. The jargon used is specific to the Los Angeles Police Department, but is also popular in entertainment media."


1. After discussing the plight of a detained traffic violator following a routine traffic stop, two patrol officers decide to "kick" their suspect. What is the officers next course of action?
    take the subject to jail
    allow the subject to leave
    strike the subject with their feet
    give the subject a lecture


2. Near the start of a work shift at three o'clock, two patrol officers are alerted when they hear "three beeps" being broadcast on their police radio. What does the three beeps indicate?
    radio time check for three o'clock
    a high priority police service call
    police radio station identification
    a signal that the the shift has started


3. Upon their arrival to a crime location, officers are greeted by another officer already on scene. The officer displays four fingers to the arriving officers. What message is he relaying to the arriving officers?
    approach the location from the fourth (West) position
    a friendly greeting to the new arrivals
    they are the fourth unit to arrive to the location
    everything is clear, no additional assistance needed


4. While on patrol, officers call on their police radio to request "Code Seven" at a specific location. What are they requesting?
    a detective unit to the location
    for the dispatch to broadcast a 'stake out' at the location
    a lunch break
    a police supervisor to the location


5. While checking a detained subject for 'wants and warrants' the RTO (Radio Telephone Operator) broadcast to the officers that "a Code Six Charles is indicated" on the subject. What message are the officer's receiving?
    complete their traffic stop, a new assignment is waiting
    all checks have been completed, negative results
    their subject may be wanted, and could be armed
    their subject is an undercover officer on assignment


6. A request is made over the police radio for a unit with "PIT" training. What is being asked for?
    Officers who carry a fingerprint kit in their car
    Officers to respond to a S.W.A.T. call-up (request)
    Officers who specialize in accident investigation
    Officers trained to end a police chase


7. While on patrol, the officers overhear a "Code Robert" on the radio.
What is a Code Robert?
    request for a S.W.A.T. team
    request for a rifle
    request to take a rest break
    request for a rescue ambulance


8. Officers are assigned a call to be handled "Code Three". What are the officers being told?
    stop first at the station before responding to the call
    respond to the call without red lights and siren
    do not approach the location until a second police unit is available
    respond to the location with lights and siren activated


9. Police officers on patrol spot what they believe to be a "Deuce". In police jargon, what is a deuce?
    a possible drunk driver
    a felony suspect
    a vehicle with two occupants in it
    a vehicle transporting narcotics


10. Officers usually respond in mass to a radio call for a "211". What is a 211?
    homicide
    robbery
    donut break
    officer needs help


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