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  • Which code represents Accident with injuries?
  • Which scenario qualifies as a Priority 2 Call?
  • A theft is reported. Which code corresponds to this incident?
  • Which word denotes a planned meeting at a specific location and time?
  • A loose animal is causing a disturbance and needs to be reported.
  • Which term is used to describe illegal drugs that are potent stimulants?
  • What code represents Affirmative (OK)?
  • HOND stands for which vehicle make?
  • A burglary at a commercial establishment is reported.
  • A suspicious person is observed; a check of activity is requested.
  • Which acronym is associated with an aviation regulatory agency?
  • Which term describes the geographic area surrounding a location?
  • Which code is 921 Prowler?
  • What does MERZ represent in police shorthand?
  • What does the code PLE stand for?
  • Which street is paired with the address 17200S?
  • Which term describes a prolonged encirclement aimed at forcing surrender?
  • A welfare check is requested.
  • Which term describes a window intrusion for theft?
  • Which acronym corresponds to an Arizona public utility company?
  • Which item is a traditional martial arts weapon consisting of two or three wooden sticks joined by a cord?
  • What does MOTOR stand for?
  • Which term denotes a subject or item that is wanted?
  • During an operation, which term indicates that the radio signal is breaking up?
  • F.A.A stands for?
  • If you see the abbreviation GRN, what color is being referenced?
  • Which letter is paired with the name Robert?
  • In the listed codes, what does HSE stand for?
  • What does the code ONE ROLL refer to?
  • Which word best describes a person who has argued with someone else?
  • What is the practical purpose of recording the suspect's exit method (in a vehicle or on foot)?
  • Endangerment is defined as Recklessly endangering another person with a substantial risk of imminent death or physical injury. Which scenario fits this offense?
  • Which description best matches code 3511?
  • E.R. in a hospital setting refers to which?
  • D.P.S stands for?
  • What term describes a prisoner who is going to post bail and be released?
  • S.O/M.C.S.O stands for which organization?
  • Which term describes monitoring of activities for safety or security?
  • DRIVE BY refers to what?
  • What does ICE, CRYSTAL refer to?
  • An armed man demands money from a merchant, presenting a weapon.
  • Which street has the smallest block number in the dataset?
  • SMASH & GRAB describes what?
  • COMP stands for?
  • Which code denotes Officer Needs Assistance, Potentially Hazardous situation?
  • Which term describes harmful or malicious intent?
  • Which test is described by the acronym H.G.N.?
  • Which code corresponds to En Route?
  • HIT denotes which concept?
  • Which term means 'to shoot an animal'?
  • Osborn Rd is paired with which address?
  • Which mental state qualifies as Assault?
  • What does the acronym H.G.N. stand for?
  • Two patrons confront each other and begin fighting in a bar, with bystanders separating them.
  • Which term means the act of observing or monitoring for safety or security?
  • Which term matches the description 'field interrogation (or form 36)'?
  • Which term is defined as 'Key used to open traffic signal control box'?
  • In the 'What' section, what is determined?
  • What does SGT stand for?
  • Which word means to scatter or spread over an area?
  • Which term is a drug of a class used to induce sleep and relaxation?
  • Which term corresponds to the description 'Bravo'?
  • Which official investigates unexplained deaths?
  • Which word refers to upkeep of equipment or assets to keep them functional?
  • What does RESTRAINTS refer to?
  • C.C.W stands for which offense?
  • MAINLINE refers to which kind of roadway?
  • Which term denotes the act of bringing a suspect before the court to answer charges?
  • Which block number is associated with Jenny Lin Rd?
  • Which code maps to Leather straps used to restrain prisoners?
  • C.O. stands for which role?
  • Which abbreviation stands for Southeast Corner?
  • The abbreviation HOND refers to which car make?
  • Which term denotes the information desk at the main station?
  • Two individuals are involved in a physical altercation in a parking lot, with punches being exchanged.
  • In police terminology, what does EQUIPMENT refer to?
  • Which letter is paired with the name Pau?
  • Which letter corresponds to Lincoln?
  • John is paired with which letter?
  • Which letter corresponds to Frank?
  • What does ROLLOVER refer to?
  • Which letter is paired with the name Tom?
  • A person is reported missing.
  • S.R.P stands for which entity?
  • Two people begin grappling and pushing each other, escalating into a physical fight.
  • Which term means the act of restoring harmony after a dispute?
  • G.C.I/B.A is a test used to determine blood alcohol content. Which option describes this?
  • In police terminology, BAILED OUT refers to which action?
  • John is paired with which letter?
  • Which letter is paired with the name Mary?
  • Which term corresponds to the action 'Grab money from register'?
  • What does PAGE 2 refer to?
  • Beats within the same precinct begin with the same starting number.
  • A welfare check request for someone believed to be in potential danger should be processed.
  • 1600N is paired with which street?
  • D.O.C stands for?
  • Which term corresponds to the definition 'Radio or computer technician'?
  • In police records, the term 'file stop' is best described as?
  • Which code maps to On view, officer just witnessed an incident?
  • Which word describes a collection of varied items not categorized under a single topic?
  • Which name is paired with the letter G?
  • Which code indicates an accident with injuries?
  • Which term describes a subject who jumped out of a car and ran?
  • J.P stands for which title?
  • What does the code P.C. stand for?
  • Which term has the definition 'Police paddy wagon'?
  • Gas wash/washdown refers to which action?
  • A neighbor reports that a known person has threatened to harm them over a dispute.
  • Which term refers to an act or person intended to cause harm?
  • Pecos Rd is paired with which address?
  • What details should be captured about the caller?
  • Which term describes the act of asking someone for something, often in a direct or persistent way?
  • H.G.N. is best described as a test used to detect impairment due to which substances?
  • Lincoln is paired with which letter?
  • Which name is paired with the letter Q?
  • C.L.D stands for?
  • Which letter corresponds to Edward?
  • Which term is used for motorcycle riders?
  • Which term means unable to read or write?
  • India corresponds to which letter?
  • E.R. stands for which term in medical context?
  • Baseline Rd is paired with which address?
  • What does HOBBLES refer to in police terminology?
  • In the 'Where' section, what information should be obtained?
  • Which code is 928 Found Property?
  • A verbal argument with no physical altercation has occurred; how should this call be categorized?
  • Which term defines the name 'adam'?
  • Which letter is paired with the name Ocean?
  • Which term describes acts that are criminal and may be classified as felonies?
  • Which action could be Disorderly Conduct?
  • In the 'Where' assessment, which detail helps determine jurisdiction?
  • Which abbreviation matches the General Investigations Bureau?
  • NUMBER 1 SITUATION expands to which phrase?
  • A caller reports that an unknown person has threatened to harm them unless money is handed over.
  • GOT THE EYE corresponds to which meaning?
  • What does S.E/C stand for?
  • Choose the term that corresponds to the name 'adam'.
  • Which term describes the area around or near a location?
  • Which name is paired with the letter E?
  • What does D.O.B stand for?
  • In corporate structures, what term describes a subordinate business entity controlled by a parent company?
  • Which term refers to the group of individuals who ride motorcycles?
  • What does E.O.C stand for?
  • Which letter is paired with the name Sam?
  • Which term describes a person sought by authorities?
  • Which code indicates does not conform with rules and regulations?
  • The acronym APS in this context stands for which organization?
  • Which letter corresponds to David?
  • Which word means a random collection of items not organized by category?
  • Which term is abbreviated as BHND and means behind?
  • Which instrument is commonly used by medical personnel to inject medicines?
  • Which action follows if a caller is not satisfied with your answer?
  • Which abbreviation expands to Paramedics?
  • Which action constitutes criminal trespass according to the policy?
  • Which term describes the process of bringing a defendant before a court to answer charges?
  • Which term means that an undercover officer's ID is known?
  • Which term describes radio transmissions that are not being received clearly?
  • Which block number is associated with Camelback Rd?
  • Which code maps to Purple?
  • What mental state is required for Criminal Damage?
  • Which term describes the process of recording a suspect into jail?
  • Which abbreviation refers to Salt River Project?
  • The acronym BEER RUN refers to which type of incident?
  • Which term describes the act of being subjected to persistent annoyance or intimidation?
  • Which term describes something temporary or short-lived?
  • Imprisonment occurs when one person knowingly restrains another person against their will. Which scenario demonstrates this offense?
  • Disorderly Conduct can include which action?
  • Which code indicates an accident with no injuries?
  • Which term describes a prisoner who is being released after posting bail?
  • A caller reports that a known subject is threatening to harm a neighbor.
  • D.O.A stands for?
  • When documenting call details about the caller, which information is essential?
  • Which term refers to the description 'Police 3-wheeled motorcycle'?
  • MHP stands for which location?
  • A suspect brandishes a weapon and demands money during a store robbery.
  • Which street corresponds to 21800N?
  • Which name is paired with the letter S?
  • Which term describes money that is fake and made to deceive others?
  • King is paired with which letter?
  • Which street corresponds to 13800N?
  • J.P stands for which role?
  • Which verb describes intentionally hindering the progress of an operation?
  • Which name is paired with the letter O?
  • Warner Rd is paired with which address?
  • Which term describes the outline of a figure formed by shadow?
  • FILE STOP refers to?
  • CRACK, ROCK is defined as?
  • E.T.A stands for?
  • Which term best describes a person who hinders police or emergency operations?
  • Two individuals are engaged in a physical fight in a parking lot after an argument.
  • What term refers to a potent illegal stimulant commonly encountered in policing?
  • What does MEDICS stand for?
  • F.O.J stands for?
  • Which acronym stands for the federal agency concerned with Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms?
  • What should be obtained to identify the suspect?
  • The acronym LADDER refers to which equipment?
  • Applicants who successfully pass all necessary requirements are scheduled to participate in a
  • Which term means to subject someone to persistent pressure or intimidation?
  • A house party is causing excessive noise and disturbances late at night.
  • Which block number is associated with Camelback Rd?
  • Code 3511 refers to which of the following descriptions?
  • Which term means 'Ex-Husband'?
  • What legal document formally charges someone with a crime?
  • Which term describes the act of processing a suspect into jail by recording personal information?
  • What does RINGER refer to?
  • Which letter corresponds to Charles?
  • What does D.O.C stand for?
  • Which phrase means 'In view (on a code 5)'?
  • Which letter is paired with the name Mary?
  • In the 'Was Anyone Hurt' section, what should be determined?
  • Under Kidnapping(1), which scenario could qualify as kidnapping?
  • Which street is paired with 12400S?
  • In the context of police shorthand, what does MARQUIS stand for?
  • An abandoned vehicle would be assigned to which priority level?
  • Which statement best defines the offense of Assault as listed?
  • Which term is a police rank responsible for supervising patrols?
  • Which term means 'Grab money from register'?
  • What does the code P.O. stand for?
  • A burglary occurs at a residential property.
  • Which abbreviation corresponds to the phrase Contract wrecker (926)?
  • Which street is associated with 45800N?
  • Buckeye Rd is paired with which address?
  • Which term describes a person who is hostile or combative?
  • A person warns someone to stay away and makes threats in person.
  • Which term describes the act of requesting something from someone, often in a formal context?
  • Which statement describes Criminal Damage?
  • A kidnapping (not sexually motivated) is reported. Which code should be used?
  • A juvenile is reported missing.
  • Which name is paired with the letter H?
  • Which letter is paired with the name U?
  • LADDER refers to which equipment?
  • Which statement best defines Threatening/Intimidation as described?
  • DIX stands for?
  • The acronym ATF stands for which agency?
  • Which term relates to the use of a syringe for injections?
  • Which word describes two people who argued with each other?
  • What does D.P.S stand for?
  • Which word refers to the act of prohibited conduct or a minor crime?
  • The theft from a vehicle with unknown timing and no suspect information should be reported through which channel?
  • Which code maps to Probation Officer?
  • Which abbreviation stands for the vehicle brand Mercedes Benz?
  • Neighbors complain about a loud party that continues past quiet hours.
  • F.I stands for?
  • Which object is used to administer injections or withdraw fluids?
  • A person loitering near a residence is reported; which code should be used?
  • In corporate structure, what term describes a company controlled by another company?
  • An armed robber approaches a cashier, displays a firearm, and demands cash.
  • Which abbreviation would indicate a police unit in Maricopa County?
  • NUMBER 9'S expands to which term?
  • Which name is paired with the letter U?
  • Pecos Rd is paired with which address?
  • What two manners could describe how the suspect left the scene?
  • G.I.B stands for which?
  • Which letter corresponds to India?
  • In police communications terminology, what does M.D.C. stand for?
  • Which code signifies En Route?
  • Which word refers to a dark outline of a person or object against a lighter background?
  • An adult is reported missing.
  • According to the standard radio code, an accident without injuries should be entered as:
  • The acronym BYFRND stands for which relationship?
  • Which code means Arrived at scene?
  • In crime prevention, what term describes something that discourages criminals from committing offenses?
  • F.B.I. stands for?
  • Which term refers to 'Police paddy wagon'?
  • Which name is paired with the letter N?
  • Which abbreviation stands for Responsible Party?
  • What does J.C.C stand for?
  • A burglary at a storefront is reported. Which code best matches this incident?
  • Which street corresponds to 9000N?
  • What does the code O.V. stand for?
  • JUMPED ON refers to what action?
  • A civil matter requires stand-by assistance.
  • Which scenario best fits Disorderly Conduct?
  • Which best describes the purpose of the 'First 4 W's' in incident response?
  • David is paired with which letter?
  • Which scenario is a Priority 1 Call?
  • Which description best defines a DRIVE BY incident?
  • COMP stands for?
  • Which scenario is categorized as a Priority 3 Call?
  • SLIM JIM refers to which item?
  • MHP stands for which location?
  • Which term refers to a wheeled vehicle typically drawn by horses?
  • STRIPPED describes a vehicle that has been what?
  • Which statement is true about the relationship between the 'What' and radio code?
  • Which agency is abbreviated F.B.I.?
  • Which description best matches the 'Kidnapping(1)' definition?
  • Van Buren St is paired with which address?
  • GRN represents which color in shorthand?
  • ONE FROM LIST expands to which service?
  • Which term corresponds to Silent Alarm?
  • Which term names a weapon consisting of two or three sticks linked by a rope or chain?
  • Which scenario best illustrates Assault?
  • Which code represents found property?
  • Which term matches the description 'Police 3-wheeled motorcycle'?
  • Which of the following is not a street name listed?
  • Which code represents a prowler?
  • Tetanus is a disease caused by a toxin produced by which type of organism?
  • Which term describes an act that is criminal and punishable as a felony?
  • Which term is defined as 'Key used to open traffic signal control box'?
  • MAINLINE refers to which roadway?
  • An armed person enters a shop and demands cash from the register.
  • Under the weapons assessment, which statement is true?
  • What additional detail should be determined about the caller?
  • Which disease is commonly prevented by vaccination and is associated with lockjaw?
  • SEIZURE means which of the following in police shorthand?
  • JUMPER refers to which description?
  • OD is shorthand for which term?
  • Which option is the meaning of the abbreviation BHND?
  • Which code maps to Fingerprints?
  • In the 'Weapons' section, what defines a weapon?
  • Which letter is paired with the name Victor?
  • Which acronym corresponds to Detectives?
  • Which street has the number 9000N?
  • Which term best describes a person who is not awake and cannot respond?
  • What should you determine about the suspect's actions?
  • Which street is linked to the block 34600N?
  • Which term is used for a minor criminal offense?
  • Which term refers to a person described as White in racial terms?
  • What is the device used to open locked vehicles called?
  • Which statement best reflects the element of criminal trespass described?
  • A coworker states that a former employee has threatened to harm them if a complaint is filed.
  • Which term describes a sworn written statement of facts used in court?
  • Which term describes equipment such as patrol vehicles?
  • Baseline Rd is paired with which address?
  • Which statement best distinguishes kidnapping from kidnapping(1) in this context?
  • Which term means a strategic assault aimed at breaking a defensive line?
  • In the 'When' section, what is determined?
  • Which incident is suitable for Online Crime Reporting?
  • Which term refers to a defense that the accused was somewhere else at the time of the crime?
  • Osborn Rd is paired with which address?
  • McDowell Rd is paired with which address?
  • Which action could constitute Endangerment?
  • Buckeye Rd is paired with which address?
  • Custodial Interference concerns which action?
  • What information should be collected about the suspect's movement?
  • Who is covered by Custodial Interference?
  • What does FOOT PURSUIT refer to in police terminology?
  • Which code is Location?
  • Which street is linked to 41800N?
  • Which term denotes a formal accusation issued by a grand jury?
  • A residential burglary is reported. Which code should be dispatched?
  • Which description matches Criminal Damage?
  • Which term is a sworn statement used to support a warrant or court action?
  • What does the code ONE ON ONE refer to?
  • Which action illustrates Custodial Interference?
  • Which term means 'arrested'?
  • Which block number is associated with Carefree Highway?
  • When a citizen is not satisfied with your answer as a 9-1-1 Operator, Communications Bureau policy states that the call will be transferred to
  • Which code represents Accident-No Injuries?
  • Which street is paired with 3400N?
  • Which abbreviation expands to Test for narcotics?
  • Which name is paired with the letter Q?
  • In police shorthand, what is a fugitive?
  • What does D.E.B stand for?
  • Which block number is associated with Lina Lane?
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