Which of the following illustrates a proper 900 code narrative?

• A. There was a fight; we did stuff; scene is messy.
• B. We had a car accident with injuries
• C. A disturbance at location, officer is handling, scene secured.
• D. It's chaotic

Answer: (C)

A proper 900 code narrative communicates essential facts clearly and efficiently: what is happening, where it’s located, and what is being done about it. The best choice does exactly that. It identifies the incident type as a disturbance, states the location, notes that an officer is handling the situation, and explicitly says the scene is secured. This combination gives dispatch and responders a quick, actionable picture of the situation without extraneous details or speculation.

The other options fall short because they either use vague or informal language, omit key details like location or current actions, or rely on subjective feelings rather than objective status. This makes them less useful for quick communication in a high-stress environment where clarity and brevity are essential.