Code Adam on MSP channel...

[scanningman]

Was just listening to the scanner and heard "code adam" on the msp channel. I assume it actually means code a, but anyways, does anyone know what this means? The officer responded "code adam positive" and really made me curious.

 

[ka3jjz]

See this article from our wiki...

http://wiki.radioreference.com/index.php/Department_of_State_Police_(MD)

best regards..Mike

 

[baybum]

Hey Mike, while we're on the subject...where can I find the categories that PG County uses for their medical calls?

For example, "alpha" trouble breathing.

I searched the wiki with negative results.

Thanks sir,



Mike

 

[ka3jjz]

If they aren't in the wiki, I have no idea. If you find them please consider adding them

73 Mike

 

[ResQguy]

Medical Priority Dispatch System - The RadioReference Wiki

 

[baybum]

Not to be smart or anything, but do these Minnesota codes apply verbatim to PG County Maryland as well?

 

[chief34a]

That was a very good description of the system. And it does apply to PG..........

 

[ResQguy]

Technically their not Minnesota codes, they're AMPDS codes. There are a few jurisdictional changes allowed, but for the most part they apply nationwide. (some don't use ECHO or OMEGA for instance) Most agencies don't let their specific copies out, as the books are licensed per seat. Here's a link to another example http://www.fordyce.org/scanning/scanning_info/scfcodes.html#A6

 

[baybum]

Many thanks.

 

[scanningman]

Thanks ka3jjz, that wiki had the list of codes at the bottom of the page. It means armed...so now I know