What does "In service" mean when a unit uses radio status?

• A. The unit is available for calls or on patrol.
• B. The unit is unavailable for calls due to maintenance.
• C. The unit is on break.
• D. The unit is in custody of a suspect.

Answer: (A)

In service means you’re on-duty and available to take dispatches or respond to calls. It signals the unit is ready for assignments, whether patrolling or en route to a job. If a unit is not in service, it’s unavailable due to maintenance, a break, or being off-duty, so it can’t be dispatched. That makes being in service the clear indicator that the unit can handle new requests.