Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) RADIO Practice Exam

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If units are instructed to CODE 5, what are they expected to do?

Notify news media
Monitor your MDT
Stake out. All units stay away
No further assistance needed

The correct answer is: Stake out. All units stay away

When units are instructed to CODE 5, they are expected to conduct a stakeout. This directive indicates that officers should maintain a discreet presence in the area while refraining from approaching or intervening unless absolutely necessary. The purpose of a CODE 5 is to gather intelligence or observe a suspect without drawing attention or alerting them to law enforcement's presence. This option is directly related to operations where surveillance and monitoring are crucial for ensuring safety and successfully gathering information. Maintaining a distance allows the units to effectively assess the situation and respond appropriately if developments arise, without compromising their operational security or the investigation at hand. In contrast, other options may involve communication strategies or requests for assistance that do not align with the specific focus of a CODE 5. For example, notifying news media is not an appropriate response during a stakeout situation. Additionally, merely monitoring the Mobile Data Terminal (MDT) or indicating that no further assistance is needed does not encompass the active observational role needed during a CODE 5 scenario.