LAPD Patrol / Radio Quick Reference
California Penal Code Quick Reference
- 187 PC: Murder
- 207 PC: Kidnapping
- 211 PC: Robbery
- 236 PC: False imprisonment
- 242 PC: Battery
- 243(e)(1) PC: Domestic battery
- 245(a)(1) PC: ADW / force likely to produce GBI
- 261 PC: Rape
- 273a PC: Child endangerment
- 273.5 PC: Corporal injury - spouse/cohabitant
- 288 PC: Lewd acts with child
- 314 PC: Indecent exposure
- 415 PC: Disturbing the peace
- 417 PC: Brandishing weapon
- 422 PC: Criminal threats
- 451 PC: Arson
- 459 PC: Burglary
- 470 PC: Forgery
- 484 PC: Theft
- 487 PC: Grand theft
- 496 PC: Receiving stolen property
- 594 PC: Vandalism
- 602 PC: Trespassing
- 646.9 PC: Stalking
- 647(f) PC: Drunk in public
- 69 PC: Resist/deter executive officer by force/threat
- 148(a)(1) PC: Resist / delay / obstruct officer
- 148.9 PC: False ID to peace officer
- 166(c)(1) PC: Violation of protective order
- 25400 PC: Concealed firearm
- 25850 PC: Loaded firearm
- 29800 PC: Felon/prohibited person with firearm
California Vehicle Code Quick Reference
- 4000(a) VC: Unregistered vehicle
- 10851 VC: Vehicle theft / unlawful taking or driving
- 12500 VC: Unlicensed driver
- 14601 VC: Driving while license suspended/revoked
- 16028 VC: No proof of financial responsibility
- 20001 VC: Felony hit-and-run involving injury/death
- 20002 VC: Hit-and-run - property damage
- 23103 VC: Reckless driving
- 23109 VC: Speed contest / exhibition of speed
- 23152(a) VC: DUI alcohol/drugs
- 23152(b) VC: DUI - BAC 0.08%+
- 2800.1 VC: Evading
- 2800.2 VC: Felony reckless evading
- 2800.3 VC: Evading causing serious injury/death
California Health & Safety Code Quick Reference
- 11350 H&S: Possession of specified controlled substance
- 11351 H&S: Possession for sale
- 11352 H&S: Sale/transport of specified controlled substance
- 11364 H&S: Drug paraphernalia
- 11377 H&S: Possession of specified controlled substance
- 11378 H&S: Possession for sale
- 11379 H&S: Sale/transport
LAPD Radio Terminology & Radio Shorthand
- Code 3: Emergency response with lights/siren
- Code 2: Urgent response
- Code 4: No further units needed / situation under control
- Code 6: Unit investigating at a location
- Code 6 Charles: Code 6 investigation with heightened officer-safety considerations
- RA: Rescue ambulance
- PR: Person reporting
- Susp: Suspect
- Vict: Victim
- GOA: Gone on arrival
- UTL: Unable to locate
- 187: Murder
- 211: Robbery
- 242: Battery
- 245: ADW / force likely to produce GBI
- 273.5: Corporal injury - spouse/cohabitant
- 415: Disturbing the peace
- 417: Brandishing weapon
- 459: Burglary
- 484: Theft
- 487: Grand theft
- 594: Vandalism
- 602: Trespassing
- 647(f): Drunk in public
- 148: Resist / delay / obstruct officer
- 10851 VC: Vehicle theft / unlawful taking or driving
- 23152 VC: DUI alcohol/drugs
- 2800.2 VC: Felony reckless evading
Legal & Operational Compliance Protocols
- Statutory and Element Verification: Confirm current California law, Department policy, and applicable elements before enforcement or report classification.
- Dynamic Regulations: Statutes and Department terminology can change. Use current Department resources and California code text for official guidance.