To everyone wondering whether the countdown is actually there, @Sam just confirmed on Facebook that it is a joke and that it is actually there, so you can stop screaming your heads off at them now!

(I KNEW IT WAS A JOKE)

What countdown? No countdown here. :^)

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Edited June 17, 201510 yr by OfficerLund

What countdown? No countdown here. :^)

http://puu.sh/islo1/2fdbcddb85.jpg

why do you have the suicide hotline tabbed ? and how is autismspeaks.org open the LCPDFR website and why is my name on the page and why are we here, what is the meaning of life? lol

What countdown? No countdown here. :^)

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Tentacle Hentai O_O

 

But I see a countdown so you are a liar! 

Tentacle Hentai O_O

 

But I see a countdown so you are a liar! 

That's our Max.

Nah man, you're seeing things.

That's our Max.

Nah man, you're seeing things.

What I see is LSPDFR in my future... my VERY NEAR FUTURE HYPE TRAIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIN. ALL ABOARD CHOO CHOO

Tentacle Hentai O_O

 

But I see a countdown so you are a liar! 

A countdown!?? BUT WHICH ONE IS IT?!?!

A countdown!?? BUT WHICH ONE IS IT?!?!

The master of countdowns.

A countdown!?? BUT WHICH ONE IS IT?!?!

It's obviously the 5th one...

in our area, code 3 means all units respond, even from other cities close by... Hostage situation, shots fired, officer down, etc

A burglary in progress would not be considered a code 3. Most of the officers would probably respond with lights and sirens until .5 miles away from the house, but still not considered code 3.

Edited June 18, 201510 yr by elispd

in our area, code 3 means all units respond, even from other cities close by... Hostage situation, shots fired, officer down, etc

A burglary in progress would not be considered a code 3. Most of the officers would probably respond with lights and sirens until .5 miles away from the house, but still not considered code 3.

Well code 3 usually means officers respond with lights and sirens to the scene. Code 2 means lights, using the siren to clear an intersection. Code 1 is responding without lights or sirens. Code 4 means the situation is over. At least that's what it is around where I live.

Well code 3 usually means officers respond with lights and sirens to the scene. Code 2 means lights, using the siren to clear an intersection. Code 1 is responding without lights or sirens. Code 4 means the situation is over. At least that's what it is around where I live.

Same with where I am

Code 2 is no lights or siren.

Code 3 is lights and siren.

So ‌@Sam  if we want them to respond Code 2 do they use lights or just nothing at all?

Code 2 generally means (and by generally, I mean how it's used in Adam-12 and other police shows) you respond without lights or sirens, following all normal traffic laws. In LSPDFR, that is what it will mean. Code 3 is lights/sirens, but that doesn't mean you have to have the siren on the entire time you're responding. There's no need for a siren on a mile long stretch with no traffic, regardless of how bad the situation you're responding to is.

I don't see a need for a "code" to signify "lights, using the siren to clear an intersection." It should be up to the officer to decide when he needs the siren.

Edited June 18, 201510 yr by willpv23

 

 

 

 

 

I see this fucking countdown .. if it really is a joke and if I was here like an idiot to see that ended on time and then not have anything I really pissed ...sorry for the words...tried as well to see all 3 most popular Internet browser...NOT BUG...IS A FUCKING JOKE?? ARE YOU SERIOUS??...I hope not, otherwise we remain really bad, I lost these days watching it...

Edited June 18, 201510 yr by Mr.JonnhyCZG

Code 2 generally means (and by generally, I mean how it's used in Adam-12 and other police shows) you respond without lights or sirens, following all normal traffic laws. In LSPDFR, that is what it will mean. Code 3 is lights/sirens, but that doesn't mean you have to have the siren on the entire time you're responding. There's no need for a siren on a mile long stretch with no traffic, regardless of how bad the situation you're responding to is.

I don't see a need for a "code" to signify "lights, using the siren to clear an intersection." It should be up to the officer to decide when he needs the siren.

Generally you are right, however, the reason they use "Code 2" as explained in most cases as, LIGHTS, no SIREN is because it's an active scene (i.e; active silent alarm) and the officers responding don't want the suspect to know they are enroute.

When talking response codes: (most of US, however can vary by state and county)

Code 1 is normal patrol ("respond code 1" means still respond, but non-emergent, and follow normal traffic laws)

Code 2 is generally used for GET THERE QUICK but SILENT. (Lights NO siren)

Code 3 is, GET THERE!!!!! (LIGHTS and SIREN)

I also draw issue with (not trying to start a debate) "police shows", y'all should keep in mind, that's HOLLYWOOD!, hell, if you pay attention, 90+% of the "COPS" don't wear vests under their tops as everyday cops do.  Hollywood is not a true representation of real police, so PLEASE keep that in mind when you use POLICE SHOWS as an example unless it's COPS (formerly on FOX, now on SPIKE).

Edited June 18, 201510 yr by tatewjr

Same with where I am

So ‌@Sam  if we want them to respond Code 2 do they use lights or just nothing at all?

Code 1 is no emergency. No lights, no siren, you drive there like a normal person.
Code 2 is a semi life-threat. No lights, no siren, you drive there like a normal person. But like you're late for work.
Code 3 is a life threat. Lights and sirens for a rapid response, and allows ignoring most traffic laws (But not risk the life of others).
Code 4 is "all clear".

Edited June 18, 201510 yr by MulleDK19

All that matters is that code 3 in LSPDFR means lights and sirens and code 2 means no lights or sirens.

The rest is irrelevant to this topic.

I think it would be great to see a fully operational Mounted Section with fully working horses as well as K-9 units allowing various dogs for different roles ie, german shephard's in quick response units, spaniel types doing sniff outs and poodles assisting with air support! well maybe not the last bit.

An off-road Motorcycle Wing/Unit would also be a good idea for the future, using possible 'Crosser' style bikes around rough deserty ground.The list is just endless, lets hope the countdown isn't!

Peace!

Generally you are right, however, the reason they use "Code 2" as explained in most cases as, LIGHTS, no SIREN is because it's an active scene (i.e; active silent alarm) and the officers responding don't want the suspect to know they are enroute.

When talking response codes: (most of US, however can vary by state and county)

Code 1 is normal patrol ("respond code 1" means still respond, but non-emergent, and follow normal traffic laws)

Code 2 is generally used for GET THERE QUICK but SILENT. (Lights NO siren)

Code 3 is, GET THERE!!!!! (LIGHTS and SIREN)

I also draw issue with (not trying to start a debate) "police shows", y'all should keep in mind, that's HOLLYWOOD!, hell, if you pay attention, 90+% of the "COPS" don't wear vests under their tops as everyday cops do.  Hollywood is not a true representation of real police, so PLEASE keep that in mind when you use POLICE SHOWS as an example unless it's COPS (formerly on FOX, now on SPIKE).

I think Code 2 is generally accepted to be a higher priority response than Code 1 but still without lights or sirens.  I think most commonly Code 2 is used to assist with traffic stops, etc. and while the response is meant to be quick, it isn't an emergency situation.

I believe it is quite common for a response with lights but not sirens (especially in cases where sirens are turned off when near the scene) to be termed Code 3 Silent instead.  

I also draw issue with (not trying to start a debate) "police shows", y'all should keep in mind, that's HOLLYWOOD!, hell, if you pay attention, 90+% of the "COPS" don't wear vests under their tops as everyday cops do.  Hollywood is not a true representation of real police, so PLEASE keep that in mind when you use POLICE SHOWS as an example unless it's COPS (formerly on FOX, now on SPIKE).

Apparently I missed this before, or you edited it in after I read your post. But I just want to say that I'm guessing you've never watched Adam-12. It's a very accurate representation of police work during that time period (late 60s - early 70s).

I think Code 2 is generally accepted to be a higher priority response than Code 1 but still without lights or sirens.  I think most commonly Code 2 is used to assist with traffic stops, etc. and while the response is meant to be quick, it isn't an emergency situation.

I believe it is quite common for a response with lights but not sirens (especially in cases where sirens are turned off when near the scene) to be termed Code 3 Silent instead.  

It varies by department, let alone country. Every department has its own particulars about response rules. Also 10 codes aren't even universal.. Most overlap but a decent number mean different things to different locales.

Typically every responder uses judgment on how to respond unless specifically noted. So code 1 may very well mean full Rambo while 3 could be just lights on to clear intersections and then nada. There is no universal procedure nor is it binding. Department policy is just that, and there are over 18000 departments in the USA alone.