Radio Codes

Front 1

Code ONE (1)

Back 1

Radio transmissions are limited to emergency traffic only. It may be declared by a dispatcher or a field unit. When requested by a field unit, the dispatcher will transmit that the "Channel is Code 1." The Code One status will remain in effect until a field unit advises it is no longer necessary. When "Code 1" is declared on a Primary talkgroup, the dispatcher will immediately activate the Channel Marker system and will leave it active until the "Code 1" is terminated, or until a field Supervisor advises to discontinue. Pre-arranged events that typically use a Code 1, such as a Warrant Execution, and that are conducted on a talkgroup dedicated to that event, do not require the immediate activation of the Channel Marker system.

Front 2

Code TWO (2)

Back 2

A "Code Two" response is when a Department vehicle is operated in compliance with all the rules of the road, in accordance with all the provisions of this Manual, the Code of the City of Colorado Springs, and the Colorado Motor Vehicle Laws. The only time exemptions are granted for adherence to the rules of the road is during a "Code Three" response.

Front 3

Code THREE (3)

Back 3

A "Code Three" response is when a Department vehicle is operated using the red light and siren to disregard provisions of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs and the Colorado Motor Vehicle Laws.

Front 4

Code Four (4)

Back 4

Will be used to indicate a situation is secured. The unit making this declaration will advise the dispatcher if any additional responding units can disregard. Dispatched units who are not on scene will continue to respond until advised to disregard. Units responding Code 3 will immediately change their response mode to Code 2 upon the declaration of Code 4.

Front 5

Code FIVE (5)

Back 5

Indicates want/warrant information has been located on a person or a vehicle. When notified of a "Code Five," the officer shall place himself/herself in a position of advantage and wait for assistance. Once control is established, the officer shall request the want/warrant information. When a "Code Five" is received by a two-man unit, the officers shall place themselves in positions of advantage over the suspect. When control is obtained, the unit shall request the want/warrant information. After notifying an officer of a Code Five, the dispatcher will wait for the officer to advise that it is safe to continue before broadcasting the information.

Code Five M --Indicates that the "want" is for a misdemeanor offense.

Code Five F --Indicates that the "want" is for a felony offense.

Code Five AD-- Indicates a "want" is for an offense and the person should be considered armed and dangerous.

Associated Hit-- Indicates a person or vehicle may be linked to a want/warrant based on an association with the person or vehicle of interest.

Front 6

Code SIX (6)

Back 6

Used by field units to advise the dispatcher that they are busy and may not be available to respond to calls for service. Officers will give their location and a general reason for their "Code Six" status.

Front 7

Code SEVEN (7)

Back 7

Used to request meal and coffee breaks. After receiving clearance for a "Code Seven," the requesting unit will give his/her location and will remain reachable by radio during the break.

Front 8

Code EIGHT (8)

Back 8

Indicates a burglary or robbery alarm. Dispatchers will indicate whether the alarm is audible or silent and, if available, the exact location of the alarm, i.e., drive-up window, main building, branch office, etc.

Front 9

Code NINE (9)

Back 9

Indicates a possible homicide, as opposed to a dead body (DB

Front 10

Code TEN (10)

Back 10

Indicates a bomb threat

Front 11

Code TWELVE (12)

Back 11

Indicates an area is under temporary surveillance. All units shall avoid the vicinity except in an emergency or in response to a call.

Front 12

Code FIFTEEN (15)

Back 12

Indicates that a particular talkgroup is not being monitored by a dispatcher.

Front 13

Code TWENTY (20)

Back 13

Request for emergency assistance when the use of clear speech will cause an undesirable reaction from the person(s) with whom the officer is in contact. Units will be immediately sent to assist