CritiCall Dispatcher Test Emergency Codes and Terminology 3

Question 1

In the NATO phonetic alphabet, what letter does 'Foxtrot' represent?

Accepted Answer

Letter F

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Letter D

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Letter E

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Letter G

Question 2

What does '10-97' typically mean in law enforcement dispatch codes?

Accepted Answer

Arrived at scene

Answer

Request for supervisor at scene

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En route to call

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Out of service for meal break

Question 3

Which NATO phonetic word represents the letter 'M'?

Accepted Answer

Mike

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Metro

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Maple

Answer

Milton

Question 4

What does 'AMBER Alert' stand for?

Accepted Answer

America's Missing: Broadcast Emergency Response

Answer

Automatic Monitoring Broadcast for Emergency Response

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Alert for Missing Broadcast Emergency Reporting

Answer

Automated Mobile Broadcast Emergency Relay

Question 5

What does 'Code Adam' signify when announced in a retail store or public place?

Accepted Answer

Missing child alert

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Active shooter on the premises

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Medical emergency in progress

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Shoplifting suspect detained

Question 6

What does 'EOC' stand for in emergency management and dispatch terminology?

Accepted Answer

Emergency Operations Center

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Event and Order Coordinator

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Electronic Operations Command

Answer

Emergency Officer Coordinator

Question 7

What does '10-78' typically mean when transmitted over law enforcement radio?

Accepted Answer

Need additional units

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Traffic stop in progress

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Domestic disturbance call

Answer

Request for an ambulance