What information should be included in a 900-series transmission to initiate a call?

• A. Weather and road conditions
• B. Prior call history
• C. Unit identification, location, nature of request/incident, and urgency level.
• D. Officer personal information

Answer: (C)

When starting a 900-series transmission, you need concise, actionable information that lets dispatch and responders know who’s calling, where to respond, what’s happening, and how urgently it’s needed. Including unit identification tells dispatch which officer is handling the call and ensures accountability. Location pinpoints where the incident or request is occurring so units can be directed and arrive accurately. The nature of the request or incident describes what’s happening and what resources or actions are required. The urgency level communicates priority so dispatch can allocate time and units appropriately. Weather and road conditions aren’t part of initiating the call, and prior call history isn’t needed for the initial transmission. Officer personal information isn’t appropriate to transmit.