Which status indicates a unit is actively available for calls or on patrol?

• A. Standby
• B. Emergency Traffic
• C. Out of Service
• D. In Service

Answer: (D)

The key idea is what each status communicates about a unit’s availability to respond. In Service means the unit is on duty and ready to take calls or be dispatched, typically actively patrolling or able to respond immediately. That readiness is what dispatch relies on when assigning a unit. The other statuses indicate different conditions: Standby suggests the unit is waiting for an assignment and not actively patrolling or responding right now; Emergency Traffic signals that the unit is currently handling an urgent incident and may have limited capacity for new routine calls; Out of Service means the unit is temporarily unavailable, perhaps for maintenance or a break. So, In Service is the best choice because it directly conveys active availability for calls or patrol.