![]() ![]() CODIS: Combined DNA Index System, usually pronounced "CO-diss".Class B: Wash-and-wear police uniform with sleeve and thigh pockets Class B uniforms cost less, are more comfortable, allow for carrying of more gear and do not need to be dry cleaned as do the more traditional Class A uniforms.Clarino: A trade name for a patent leather-like finish used on some uniform shoes and gun leather.Clan lab: A "clandestine laboratory" for the manufacture of illicit drugs.Christmastime: To activate the patrol vehicle's overhead lights.California stop: Failure to stop completely at a stop sign (See "Bronx roll").CAD: Computer-aided dispatch, the system used to record and track police activity.Buzzer: Police badge, off duty to "buzz" someone is to show them the badge.Bus: Ambulance – used mainly by east coast police.Bronx roll: Failure to stop completely at a stop sign (See "California stop").BOLO: Be on the look out – this term often leads information bulletins to law enforcement officers to try and locate a person or item of property.Big key: Battering ram, used to break down doors during high-risk warrant service.Beater: Car in poor mechanical condition.Beat: An officer's assigned patrol area.Basketweave: An embossed design stamped into leather articles, popular for many police uniform items.Bail out (two meanings): To post money or a bail bond to get someone out of jail to run on foot from the scene of a crime or a traffic stop.Bag: East coast term for police uniform – plainclothes officers or detectives sent back to uniformed patrol are said to be "back in the bag".Back up (two meanings): A unit assisting or "backing up" the primary unit on a call for service a second handgun carried in reserve on the officer's person, usually concealed – also called a "hide out".BAC: Spelled out in conversation – the blood alcohol content of a person, usually an accused drunk driver. ![]()
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