Police Abbreviations
Police abbreviations are short forms of words or phrases commonly used in law enforcement to streamline communication and documentation. These abbreviations can refer to various aspects of police work, including ranks, charges, procedures, equipment, and more.
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| A | Adult / No rain expected |
| AC | Aircraft crash |
| AC | Animal control |
| ADW | Assault with a deadly weapon |
| AID | Accident investigation detail |
| APB | All points bulletin |
| ASAP | As soon as possible |
| AV | Abandoned vehicle |
| B | Rain expected |
| BKG | Booking |
| BLK | Block |
| BO | Out of order |
| BOL | Be on the lookout |
| CP | Complaining party |
| CPD | City or county property damage |
| CT | Court |
| DB | Dead body |
| DMV | Department of Motor Vehicles information requested |
| DOA | Dead on arrival |
| E-B | Eastbound |
| ETA | Estimated time of arrival |
| EXP | Expired |
| FTA | Failure to appear |
| GOA | Gone on arrival |
| GTA | Grand theft auto |
| I/S | Intersection |
| INJ | Injury |
| J | Juvenile involved |
| LIC | License |
| LT/T | Left turn |
| M/C | Motorcycle |
| NCIC | National Criminal Information Center |
| NIA | Non-injury accident |
| OBS | Observed |
| OD | Off duty |
| OP | LIC operator's license |
| OT | Over time |
| PAB | Policy administration building |
| PI | Personal injury |
| POSS | Possession |
| QT | Secrecy required |
| RES DIST | Residential district |
| ROF | Report on file |
| RP | Reporting party |
| SPD | Speed |
| UTL | Unable to locate |
| VEH | Vehicle |
| VIN | Vehicle identification number |
| WIT | Witness |
| X | Female involved |