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

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What is the significance of code 909T in LASD communication?

  1. Traffic hazard

  2. Vehicle accident

  3. Public disturbance

  4. Suspected robbery

The correct answer is: Traffic hazard

The code 909T in LASD communication specifically refers to a traffic hazard. This term is used by law enforcement to signal that there may be obstacles or conditions on the road that could jeopardize safety or impede traffic flow. It allows officers to quickly communicate issues that could affect drivers and ensure that appropriate responses are dispatched to address the situation. In contrast, the other codes refer to different types of incidents: a vehicle accident involves the direct involvement of cars or pedestrians that have collided, a public disturbance indicates a situation where crowds may be behaving disorderly or causing unrest, and a suspected robbery relates to the potential theft of property through force or intimidation. Each of these has unique implications for response and resource allocation, emphasizing the importance of clear communication in emergency situations.