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I've heard officers shroud context using codes. "Put me on it, I've dealt with him before. He's a known 800 (mentally ill person)." Or "show me 97 (on scene), s

I've heard officers shroud context using codes. "Put me on it, I've dealt with him before. He's a known 800 (mentally ill person)." Or "show me 97 (on scene), subject appears extremely 811 (intoxicated). I'll advise." 99% plain language yet subtly informative.

JshWright 7y ago
Generally we use meaningful acronyms in those cases. Still a code, but one that is a lot less arbitrary. e.g. EDP="Emotionally disturbed person", or EtOH=Ethanol