If an officer handles a Runaway, what code is used?

• A. Burglary
• B. Kidnapping
• C. Drug Violation
• D. Runaway

Answer: (D)

This code is used to label a situation where a person, often a juvenile, leaves home or goes somewhere without permission, creating a missing-person scenario that requires immediate welfare checks and guardian notification. Using the Runaway code signals to all units and dispatch that the incident centers on a person who absconded, so responders can prioritize outreach, locate the individual, and coordinate with parents or guardians and social services as needed. The other terms describe entirely different incidents—burglary involves unlawful entry with intent to commit theft, kidnapping involves unlawful taking or confinement of a person, and a drug violation covers illegal possession, distribution, or manufacturing of drugs—so they are tagged with their respective codes, not the Runaway code.