Which statement about APB is true?

• A. APB is a citywide or regional broadcast to locate a suspect or vehicle.
• B. APB is a private memo sent to a single agency.
• C. APB is a public announcement to inform citizens.
• D. APB is a routine update to officers.

Answer: (A)

APB stands for All-Points Bulletin, and it is a citywide or regional broadcast designed to locate a suspect or vehicle. This type of alert is shared across law enforcement networks so multiple units and agencies can search for the person or vehicle, not kept private or limited to a single desk. It’s not a public notice to citizens, nor a routine update; it’s an urgent, wide-scale request for information that can trigger searches, stops, or reports if the suspect or vehicle is spotted. In practice, an APB would include identifying details like descriptions, known locations, last seen direction, and possibly license plate information, to maximize the chances of locating them quickly.