Which code stands for Officer Assist?

• A. Prowler
• B. Officer Assist
• C. Cutting/Stabbing
• D. Burglar Alarm

Answer: (B)

Understanding how these codes communicate the exact action needed is key. When an officer needs help, the most direct and unambiguous way to signal that is to use the code that literally states the request: Officer Assist. This is the clearest way to tell other units that back-up or additional support is needed. The other options describe different situations: a prowler is someone seen around a property, a cutting/stabbing term refers to a violent crime in progress, and a burglar alarm signals an alarm indicating a possible break-in. Since none of those convey a request for other officers to assist, they’re not the appropriate signal for this scenario.