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%+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

Priority Codes for Immediate Memorization

  • 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.