What does code 912 indicate?

• A. Suspicious Person
• B. Suicide
• C. Prowler Outside
• D. Phone Office (Or As Directed)

Answer: (A)

Code 912 is used to indicate a Suspicious Person. It signals that you’ve encountered someone who appears out of place or is acting in a manner that raises suspicion, but no crime is confirmed yet. The goal is to quickly convey to dispatch and other units that you’ve got a person of interest and to start gathering details—descriptions, clothing, direction of travel, approximate age, height, weight, any distinguishing features, and what they’re doing in the area. This prompts cautious observation, possible area checks, and, if needed, contact with the person or a shelter to ensure safety.

The other options describe different situations. A suicide call involves a person in imminent danger to themselves and is handled with a different emphasis and response. A prowler outside refers to someone actively trying to gain entry or trespass on property, which is a more specific threat than a general “suspicious person.” A request to phone the office (or as directed) is a dispatch instruction, not a description of the on-scene status.