What is the proper method for documenting 900 code events after transmission?

• A. Record only the final result in a brief note.
• B. Update the log only at the end of the shift.
• C. Enter a formal incident log entry with times, units, actions taken, and outcomes.
• D. Document the location on a map without any actions.

Answer: (C)

Documenting a 900 code event requires a complete, timely log that preserves what happened from transmission onward. After the call goes out, you enter a formal incident log entry that includes the exact times, the units involved, the actions taken by those units, and the outcomes or disposition. This creates a clear, auditable record for accountability, investigations, and any court or supervisor follow-up. Include the incident type, location, dispatch and arrival times, who did what, decisions made, and the final status (e.g., subject detained, transported, arrested, scene secured). Do this promptly so details stay accurate, and ensure it goes into the official system rather than a brief note, an end-of-shift roundup, or a map alone without actions or outcomes.