COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL

This document has been created to outline the expected method of communication between all units, and operational command. All units are to abide by the following standards, and provide constructive criticism to improve the communication of units during missions or operations. The aim of this document is to create a cohesive unit, and prevent any possibility for confusion and miscommunication during active operations.

PTS refers to communication clutter being brought down to zero. It means that after PTS has been called by the senior officer present, you will not be allowed to talk about anything that doesn't concern the operation. Be patient and don't talk over people. PTS can/should be activated by the most senior officer in the voice channel.

10-0: Activating PTS (Permission to speak has been activated)

10-1: Need Backup (At the person's location)

10-2: Negative

10-3: Stop transmitting (Ordering or requesting silence in communications)

10-4: Roger (Used to acknowledge that an order or briefing has been received)

10-7: Officer down "Say 10-7 (location)"

10-8: In service; Reporting for duty (Self-explanatory)

10-9: Code Red (Shots fired! Open fire!)

10-20: Your Location (Announcing your location)

10-21: Return To PD

10-23: Stand by at "location" (ordering a unit to hold at a position)

10-28: Check for Hostiles (Ordering a sweep for suspects in a specified area)

10-32: Armed Suspect

10-50: Requesting air support

10-52: Requesting EMS at my current location

10-70: Foot pursuit (I am chasing the suspect on foot at my location)

10-76: En route ( Moving to your location)

10-80: Vehicle Pursuit (Starting a vehicle pursuit from my location)

10-102: Suspicious person

10-108: Man down (need assistance)