Emergency Codes and Terminology Flashcards
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In the NATO phonetic alphabet, what letter does 'Foxtrot' represent?
Answer: Letter F
'Foxtrot' represents the letter F in the NATO phonetic alphabet, which is standardized for use in radio and military communications worldwide.
What does '10-97' typically mean in law enforcement dispatch codes?
Answer: Arrived at scene
'10-97' means 'arrived at scene' or 'on scene,' letting dispatch know the officer has reached the location of the call.
Which NATO phonetic word represents the letter 'M'?
Answer: Mike
'Mike' represents the letter M in the NATO phonetic alphabet, standardized across military and emergency service communications.
What does 'AMBER Alert' stand for?
Answer: America's Missing: Broadcast Emergency Response
AMBER stands for 'America's Missing: Broadcast Emergency Response,' named in honor of Amber Hagerman, a child abducted and murdered in 1996.
What does 'Code Adam' signify when announced in a retail store or public place?
Answer: Missing child alert
Code Adam is a missing child alert program used in stores and public facilities, named after Adam Walsh who was abducted in 1981.
What does 'EOC' stand for in emergency management and dispatch terminology?
Answer: Emergency Operations Center
EOC stands for 'Emergency Operations Center,' a centralized facility activated to coordinate response during major or large-scale emergency incidents.
What does '10-78' typically mean when transmitted over law enforcement radio?
Answer: Need additional units
'10-78' typically means 'need additional units,' used when an officer requires more backup than was originally dispatched to the scene.