Code 18 indicates which situation?

Code 18 indicates which situation?

• A. Intoxicated Subject
• B. Violation of Liquor Laws
• C. DWI
• D. Suspicious Vehicle/Person

Answer: (A)

Code 18 represents an intoxicated subject. This status is used when you encounter or detain someone who is visibly under the influence of alcohol or other intoxicants. It signals to dispatch and responding units that the person is intoxicated and may require assistance, medical evaluation, or extra precautions for safety. It’s not about driving under the influence (that would be a separate charge or citation) and it’s not about violations of liquor laws, which involve illegal distribution or possession of alcohol. It also isn’t the same as a suspicious vehicle or person, which would indicate a different concern. In practice, using Code 18 helps communicate the subject’s condition quickly so the right resources and precautions can be applied.

Code 18 represents an intoxicated subject. This status is used when you encounter or detain someone who is visibly under the influence of alcohol or other intoxicants. It signals to dispatch and responding units that the person is intoxicated and may require assistance, medical evaluation, or extra precautions for safety. It’s not about driving under the influence (that would be a separate charge or citation) and it’s not about violations of liquor laws, which involve illegal distribution or possession of alcohol. It also isn’t the same as a suspicious vehicle or person, which would indicate a different concern. In practice, using Code 18 helps communicate the subject’s condition quickly so the right resources and precautions can be applied.