Code 62 is used to denote which of the following?

• A. Field Training
• B. Emergency Broadcast
• C. Patrol Assistance
• D. Public Service

Answer: (D)

Code 62 is used to indicate Public Service. This signal flags non-emergency tasks where officers provide help or services to the public rather than addressing crimes or active incidents. Think of situations like assisting with a welfare check, helping a citizen with a non-criminal issue, or providing directions or other information. The purpose is to quickly communicate that the call is service-oriented and not an urgent enforcement matter, so units can respond appropriately without tying up resources on emergencies.

Field Training relates to an officer’s training status, not a service call. An Emergency Broadcast is an urgent, system-wide alert for high-priority situations, not routine public assistance. Patrol Assistance implies support within enforcement or tactical operations, which is different from a general public-service request.