Dallas Police Department (DPD) Radio Codes and Signals Practice Exam

In DPD radio codes, each term directly labels the type of incident, so responders know the exact situation at a glance. Cutting/Stabbing is the label used for a violent assault involving a knife or sharp weapon, signaling an urgent threat and the need for immediate medical attention and protective precautions. That direct linkage to the act being reported makes it the best fit, because it communicates the nature of the call clearly and compactly. The other terms describe different scenarios: a prowler is a suspicious person around a location, not necessarily injuring anyone; officer assist is a request for help that may not be an immediate threat; a burglar alarm indicates an alarm activation rather than an active violent incident.