Acronyms
Quick reference list of acronyms for Patrol Guide Section 208. Keep this page handy while reading and doing practice questions.
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Acronyms & Definitions
Definitions shown as used in Patrol Guide Section 208.
BURGHAS
PG 208-03
The Arresting Officer will request assistance from the Detective Squad for an arrest involving BURGHAS.
B – Burglary
U – Unusual Crime
R – Robbery
G – Grand Larceny
H – Homicide
AS – Assault, Serious
CPR
PG 208-11
Document fingerprint refusal of a prisoner on the CPR and notify the BCS Supervisor.
C – Command Log
P – Prisoner Movement Slip (computer generated)
R – Refused Prints Report
DRAMAS / C GIF CUSS
PG 208-36
Personal, property, and sexual crimes that are classified as Family Offenses are DRAMAS that will make a C GIF CUSS.
DRAMAS
D – Disorderly Conduct (including acts not in public)
R – Reckless Endangerment
A – Aggravated Harassment 2°, Harassment 1° or 2°
M – Menacing 2° or 3°
A – Assault 2° or 3° (or attempts)
S – Strangulation 1° or 2°, Criminal Obstruction of Breathing or Blood Circulation, and Stalking all four degrees
C GIF CUSS
C – Criminal Mischief, all degrees
G – Grand Larceny 3° and 4°
I – Identity Theft 1°, 2°, and 3°
F – Forcible Touching
C – Coercion 2° (subdivisions 1, 2, 3)
U – Unlawful Dissemination or Publication of Intimate Image (PL 245.15 – Revenge Porn)
S – Sexual Misconduct
S – Sexual Abuse 3° and 2° (subdivision 1)
Tip: Use this page while studying Patrol Guide Section 208. These acronyms show up often in questions and scenario-based prompts.