A theft is reported. Which code corresponds to this incident?

A theft is reported. Which code corresponds to this incident?

• A. 487 Theft
• B. 601 Missing person
• C. 647 Suspicious person, check activity
• D. 651 Loose animals

Answer: (A)

Dispatch relies on standardized codes to label incidents so units can respond quickly and uniformly. A theft call is coded as theft, which signals responders that the incident involves property taking and requires a law enforcement response focused on theft investigation, property handling, and follow-up. This makes it the best choice because it matches the reported crime type and distinguishes it from other scenarios. The other codes correspond to a missing person, suspicious person or activity, and loose animals, which are different incident types and would prompt different responses and investigation priorities.

Dispatch relies on standardized codes to label incidents so units can respond quickly and uniformly. A theft call is coded as theft, which signals responders that the incident involves property taking and requires a law enforcement response focused on theft investigation, property handling, and follow-up. This makes it the best choice because it matches the reported crime type and distinguishes it from other scenarios. The other codes correspond to a missing person, suspicious person or activity, and loose animals, which are different incident types and would prompt different responses and investigation priorities.