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4.1.1 - General Expectations

All personnel shall maintain professional radio conduct. The radio is an operational tool, not a social channel.
  • Acknowledge transmissions relevant to the unit, assignment, or active involvement.
  • Think before transmitting. Messages shall be deliberate, necessary, and concise.
  • Use approved radio codes, callsigns, and department terminology.
  • Avoid slang, jokes, excessive chatter, and off-topic discussion.
  • Remain calm and professional during routine and high-stress incidents.

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4.1.2 - Transmission Standards

  • Identify the transmitting unit by its assigned callsign and, when needed for clarity, its department.
  • Provide information clearly, accurately, and without unnecessary detail.
  • Do not interrupt ongoing traffic except for priority or emergency information.
  • Avoid simultaneous or overlapping transmissions when reasonably possible.
  • Update unit status and relay material developments as required by dispatch or applicable patrol procedures.

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4.1.3 - Accountability

All official radio communications are subject to supervisory review. Misuse or intentional disruption of the radio may result in corrective action under the Department Accountability Program (DAPS). Professional misconduct is governed by Section 1.1 — Code of Ethics & Conduct. Priority traffic procedures are governed by Section 4.2.