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

What is indicated by the phrase "REQUEST TO CLEAR AN INCIDENT"?

1. Confirmation that an incident has concluded

2. Requesting additional information on an incident

3. Asking for resources for an ongoing investigation

4. Notifying that an incident has been reported

The correct answer is: Confirmation that an incident has concluded

The phrase "REQUEST TO CLEAR AN INCIDENT" indicates confirmation that an incident has concluded. In the context of law enforcement communications, when an officer or dispatcher states that an incident can be cleared, it implies that all relevant activities have been completed, the situation is resolved, and there is no further action required on that case. This phrase typically signals to dispatch and other units that they can mark the incident as closed in their records, allowing them to allocate resources and attention to other active situations. Options that suggest requesting additional information, asking for resources for ongoing investigations, or notifying that an incident has been reported do not accurately capture the meaning of clearing an incident. Clearing is about concluding and confirming that no further police response is necessary, contrasting with the active nature of the other options that imply ongoing actions.