A police code is a short phrase law enforcement uses to quickly and efficiently communicate with other officers. Codes typically include numbers, letters, or both; they can be about crimes committed in progress, instructions on dealing with certain situations like traffic stops, etc.
Generally, the first number represents the type of call, while the second number represents an action taken by responding officers. They can be used when responding to an incident, writing reports, or even during casual conversations between officers.
There are two types of codes, ten and eleven codes. Eleven codes compose a system of numeric code words devised by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) to describe dispatches or situations frequent to the work of the Patrol. They are also used alongside ten codes and other voice radio protocols.
The code 11-25 represents traffic or road hazards. This code is used to notify patrol officers and other entities regarding potential traffic or road hazards. Traffic hazards are any hazards in which a vehicle poses a risk to other vehicles on the street. These types of situations should always be reported immediately because they could lead up to something much worse.
This can be anything from an abandoned car to one with no tires or doors left open. Whereas road hazards could mean a hazard that is encountered while driving a motor vehicle, including but not limited to potholes, rocks, wood debris, metal parts, glass, plastic, curbs, or composite scraps.
These codes help keep the public safe because they allow for quick communication without having to use long sentences that may not be understood by all parties involved. This code also helps prevent accidents from occurring due to drivers being distracted or other factors
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