Code 17 stands for which status?

Code 17 stands for which status?

• A. Traffic stop
• B. DUI
• C. Traffic accident
• D. Meet an officer/backup

Answer: (C)

Understanding radio codes: officers use numbered statuses to convey situations quickly. Code 17 specifically signals a traffic accident. This matches the scenario of responding to a crash scene, coordinating with EMS and tow services, and securing the area as needed. The other options describe different situations—traffic stop refers to pulling over a vehicle for enforcement, DUI signals a suspected drunk driving incident, and meeting an officer/backup is a request for assistance or rendezvous—not a crash. So, the best fit for code 17 is a traffic accident.

Understanding radio codes: officers use numbered statuses to convey situations quickly. Code 17 specifically signals a traffic accident. This matches the scenario of responding to a crash scene, coordinating with EMS and tow services, and securing the area as needed. The other options describe different situations—traffic stop refers to pulling over a vehicle for enforcement, DUI signals a suspected drunk driving incident, and meeting an officer/backup is a request for assistance or rendezvous—not a crash. So, the best fit for code 17 is a traffic accident.