Pennsylvania Emergency Codes

An apprehension has been made on the assignment.

A disorderly crowd dispersed by police without incident.

Alarm activated to alert police of a fire, where no fire is present (used for defective or tripped alarms only).

Alarm activated in the absence of an emergency to which the police must respond.

Complainant had gone before police arrived.

The complainant was transported to the hospital by someone other than the police.

Any illegally opened or damaged hydrants that are leaking. The phone room supervisor will fax the printed job to the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD).

The investigation of a vehicle which appears suspicious and is unoccupied by any person(s).

To be utilized by the call taker to close HCINFO or INFO calls only.

Alarm activated to alert police to actual burglary/robbery or due to weather conditions, power outage, or extraordinary circumstances.

Complainant was referred to another agency for assistance.

An assignment requiring a 75-48 that does not fall into any other disposition category.

Whenever police personnel respond to a shooting with no victim and it is determined that a shooting has occurred through physical evidence, property damage and/or witness statements.

Traffic citation issued. No other action taken.

When an assignment proves to be totally groundless in that no offense, complaint or incident was committed or attempted. Never use when an officer takes any action at the location. A 75-48 is not required.

Complainant advised to secure private criminal complaint.