Acronyms
Quick reference list of acronyms for Patrol Guide Section 216. Keep this page handy while reading and doing practice questions.
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Acronyms & Definitions
Definitions shown as used in Patrol Guide Section 216.
CHILD-ERS
PG 216-01
The definition of an Aided Case is CHILD-ERS.
C – Child: runaway, abandoned, destitute, abused, or neglected
H – Homeless individual
I – Injured
L – Lost
D – DOA
E – EDP
R – Requires care, adult or child, due to arrest, 97H, or death of a parent/guardian or person responsible for care
S – Sick
TED the MD from DC
PG 216-04
The only persons allowed to disturb a body or its effects are remembered by TED the MD from DC.
T – Technician / investigator from Highway CIS
E – ESU, if in a subway tunnel or on tracks
D – Doctor, paramedic, or EMT, with caution not to disturb evidence
M – Medical Examiner or assistant
D – District Attorney or assistant
D – Detective Bureau / Squad
C – Crime Scene Unit
Key Point: This acronym identifies the limited persons who may disturb a body or its effects under PG 216-04.
IC — no PAIN
PG 216-01
A routine sick at home is IC, “I see,” with no PAIN at any residence.
I – Identified
C – Conscious
NO
P – Police service needed
A – Adults, dependent, or uncared-for children
I – Investigation needed
N – Notification required
Study Reminder: For a routine sick at home, the person must be identified and conscious, and there should be no PAIN factors present.
Tip: Use this page while studying Patrol Guide Section 216. These acronyms are useful for quick recall, practice questions, and scenario-based prompts.