Which description corresponds to code 405?

Which description corresponds to code 405?

• A. Accident
• B. Suicide
• C. Prowler
• D. Fire

Answer: (B)

Code 405 is used to indicate a suicide. The 400-series codes are quick identifiers for the type of incident, so dispatch and responders know what kind of scene to expect without lengthy explanations. A suicide scene requires different resources and precautions than an accident, a prowler, or a fire—such as prioritizing safety, coordinating with medical and possibly coroner services, and handling information with sensitivity. This makes suicide the appropriate description for code 405, clearly distinguishing self-harm situations from crashes, intruder reports, or fires.

Code 405 is used to indicate a suicide. The 400-series codes are quick identifiers for the type of incident, so dispatch and responders know what kind of scene to expect without lengthy explanations. A suicide scene requires different resources and precautions than an accident, a prowler, or a fire—such as prioritizing safety, coordinating with medical and possibly coroner services, and handling information with sensitivity. This makes suicide the appropriate description for code 405, clearly distinguishing self-harm situations from crashes, intruder reports, or fires.