11-99
Government & Politics abbreviation · Police Code
| Stands for | Officer needs emergency help |
|---|---|
| Categories | Government & Politics |
11-99 stands for Officer needs emergency help, a police code abbreviation.
California Highway Patrol code meaning an officer needs help immediately, the most urgent call a CHP officer can make. Units from every nearby agency respond.
Example: 11-99, 11-99, shots fired, I-5 southbound at the 710.
Usage notes
The 11-99 Foundation, founded in 1981, supports families of California Highway Patrol employees and takes its name from the code. CHP uses 11-codes for many traffic and emergency situations. Other agencies use different codes for officer emergencies.
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- 211 – Robbery (California Penal Code section 211)
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- Code 2 – Urgent response without siren
- Code 3 – Emergency response with lights and siren