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What is Code 3 Police?
In the world of law enforcement, "Code 3" is a term you might hear over the police radio or see in action when police cars speed through the streets
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The following abbreviations are frequently used in police documents.| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| A | Adult / No rain expected |
| AC | Aircraft crash |
| AC | Animal control |
| ADW | Assault with a deadly weapon |
| AID | Accident investigation detail |
| APB | All points bulletin |
| ASAP | As soon as possible |
| AV | Abandoned vehicle |
| B | Rain expected |
| BKG | Booking |
| BLK | Block |
| BO | Out of order |
| BOL | Be on the lookout |
| CP | Complaining party |
| CPD | City or county property damage |
| CT | Court |
| DB | Dead body |
| DMV | Department of Motor Vehicles information requested |
| DOA | Dead on arrival |
| E-B | Eastbound |
| ETA | Estimated time of arrival |
| EXP | Expired |
| FTA | Failure to appear |
| GOA | Gone on arrival |
| GTA | Grand theft auto |
| I/S | Intersection |
| INJ | Injury |
| J | Juvenile involved |
| LIC | License |
| LT/T | Left turn |
| M/C | Motorcycle |
| NCIC | National Criminal Information Center |
| NIA | Non-injury accident |
| OBS | Observed |
| OD | Off duty |
| OP | LIC operator's license |
| OT | Over time |
| PAB | Policy administration building |
| PI | Personal injury |
| POSS | Possession |
| QT | Secrecy required |
| RES DIST | Residential district |
| ROF | Report on file |
| RP | Reporting party |
| SPD | Speed |
| UTL | Unable to locate |
| VEH | Vehicle |
| VIN | Vehicle identification number |
| WIT | Witness |
| X | Female involved |