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8010.1 PURPOSE
The departmental radio unit designation list outlines the numbering system and provides a guide
for each member of the department. The system specifically identifies personnel throughout
the organization, who need radio access, by bureau, division, team and watch/assignment. The
uniformity established by the system aids in the storage and correlation of data for later retrieval.
Proper use of the numbering system fulfills the operational needs of the department as well as
providing a valuable statistical bank for all divisions.
8010.2 INTRODUCTION
The Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) system is an interactive electronic emergency dispatching
support system designed to increase call handling efficiency and augment field productivity. The
numbering system is an integral element within the CAD system.
8010.3 IMPLEMENTATION
Specified personnel are assigned a number identifying their assignment. The identifier is used
for the entire duration of that assignment. Sergeants are assigned numbers in increments of ten
(10) beginning with ten. Corporals are assigned numbers in increments of ten (10) beginning with
eleven.
Remaining numbers are assigned according to seniority within the district or unit.
Examples: Sergeant Smith is assigned number 31-310. The number identifies the user as being
assigned to watch 3, West End district (1, 2) and the (0) indicates a sergeant. Sergeant Smith will
remain number 31-310 until the next shift change.
Officer Jones is assigned number 31-132. The number identifies the user as being assigned to
watch 1, Northeast district (3, 4) and first in seniority after the district sergeant and/or corporal.
Jones’ number will remain the 31-132 until the next shift change.
8010.4 TACTICAL ALERT/MUTUAL AID RADIO CALL SIGNS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE
CITY
If mutual aid is requested, Santa Ana units shall change to the following call signs.
Examples: A lieutenant from our city would become 31-A100, a sergeant would be 31-A110 and
a corporal would be 31- A111. A lieutenant from station 18 would become 18-A100, a sergeant
would be 18-A110 and a corporal would be 18-A111.
When Santa Ana Police Department units respond outside our city to a request for mutual aid, a
“Code Charlie Checkmate” or a “999” will be issued. They shall then change their radio call signs
according to these as directed.
8010.5 RADIO UNIT DESIGNATION LIST
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28010.5.1 OFFICE OF CHIEF OF POLICE
31-1000 Chief of Police
8010.5.2 EXECUTIVE OFFICER
001 Commander
8010.5.3 PRESS INFORMATION OFFICER
012 Press Information Officer
8010.5.4 PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
010 Professional Standards Sergeant
010O Professional Standards Sergeant
020 Professional Standards Sergeant
020O Professional Standards Sergeant
011 Professional Standards Corporal
8010.6 ADMINISTRATION BUREAU
8010.6.1 BUREAU COMMANDER
500 Deputy Chief
8010.6.2 BUDGET / PROPERTY AND FACILITIES
503 Police Administrative/Property Services Manager
CDC1-CDC3 Assigned Personnel (CAD log-ons)
8010.6.3 TRAINING AND HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISIONS
501 Human Resources Commander
510 Human Resources Sergeant
511 Background/Recruiting Corporal
512-518 Assigned Background Personnel
502 Training Commander
520 Training Center Sergeant
521 Training Corporal
522-529 Assigned Training Personnel
530 Training Center Sergeant
531 Training Corporal
541 Academy Tactical Corporal
542 Academy Tactical Officer
551 Field Training Corporal
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38010.6.4 COMMUNICATIONS
601 Communications Manager
641-644 Police Communications Supervisors
645-648 Lead Police Services Dispatchers
8010.6.5 INFORMATION SERVICES
602 Information Services Manager
610 Police Systems Support Analyst
8010.7 FIELD OPERATIONS BUREAU
8010.7.1 BUREAU COMMANDER
800 Deputy Chief
8010.7.2 DISTRICT COMMANDERS
801 Field Operations Support Commander
802 North Division Commander
803 South Division Commander
8010.7.3 DIRECTED ENFORCEMENT TEAMS
811-819 Westend Directed Enforcement Team
821-829 Northeast Directed Enforcement Team
831-839 Southeast Directed Enforcement Team
841-849 Southcoast Directed Enforcement Team
8010.7.4 HOMELAND SECURITY/UASI GRANT
080 Sergeant
081 Corporal
082-089 Assigned Personnel
8010.7.5 COMMUNITY RELATIONS TEAM
CRT1-CRT5 Community Relations Team Members
8010.7.6 SANTA ANA VOLUNTEERS
SAV1-SAV9 Santa Ana Volunteers
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