Scanning the Chesapeake Police Department

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The Chesapeake Police Department  uses the Motorola ASTRO digital radio system.
Only a digital capable scanner (APCO25) will decode the systems digital audio.

The RadioShack RS PRO-96 & PRO-2096 Digital Scanner will do nicely, as well as Uniden models: BCD396D, BC296D, and BC796D.

Bad news / good news for scanner users.

It's always something isn't it?

The FCC has mandated rebanding of the 800MHZ public safety frequencies currently used by Chesapeake and other local communities.

The rebanding of Chesapeake’s frequencies is scheduled to occur between June 27, 2006 and June 27, 2007. They will relocate from the 866-869MHZ band to the 851-854MHZ band.

The bad news is that your scanner will not be compatible with the new frequency allocations.

The good news is that most APCO-25 capable scanners can be reflashed (reprogrammed) to work with the new frequency assignments.

 The Radioshack Pro-96 and Pro-2096 will be able to be reflashed, using the PC/IF cable (available from Radioshack), and software that should soon be available for download from their web site.

On the plus side, if you do not want to invest in the PC interface cable, the Pro-96 and Pro-2096 can also be made to work without reflashing, by manually re-setting its trunking tables. The directions for this procedure are already included in the user manual.

 Uniden users will be able to reflash the following models: BCD396D, BC296D, and BC796D, using a PC cable and software that should soon be available for download from Uniden’s web site.

There are no manual workarounds for the Uniden scanners.

 Details about rebanding are available from the FCC at http://www.800mhz.gov.

Here are Current Chesapeakes frequencies

The new frequencies assigned are exactly 15 MHZ lower than the old ones

Ten Codes

               10-0  Caution                           10-49  Traffic light out
               10-1  Unable to copy                    10-50  Auto accident
               10-2  Signals good                      10-51  Wrecker needed
               10-3  Stop transmitting                 10-52  Ambulance needed
               10-4  Acknowledgement                   10-53  Road blocked
               10-5  Relay                             10-54  Livestock on highway
               10-6  Busy                              10-55  Intoxicated driver
               10-7  Out of service                    10-56  Intoxicated pedestrian
               10-8  In service                        10-57  Hit & Run
               10-9  Repeat                            10-58  Direct traffic  
               10-10 Fight in progress                 10-59  Convoy or escort  
               10-11 Dog case                          10-60  Investigators in area
               10-12 Stand-by                          10-61  Personnel in area
               10-13 Weather and road report           10-62  Reply to message
               10-14 Report of prowler                 10-63  Prepare to make written copy
               10-15 Civil disturbance                 10-64  Message for local delivery
               10-16 Domestic trouble                  10-66  Message cancellation
               10-17 Meet complainant                  10-67  Clear to read all-car alarm
               10-18 Complete assignment quickly       10-68  Dispatch information 
               10-19 Return to ____                    10-69  Message received
               10-20 Location                          10-70  Fire alarm
               10-21 Call ____ by telephone            10-71  Advise nature of fire
               10-22 Disregard                         10-72  Report Progress of fire 
               10-23 Arrived at the scene              10-73  Smoke report
               10-24 Assignment completed              10-74  Negative
               10-25 Report in person to ____          10-75  In contact with
               10-26 Detaining subject, expedite       10-76  En route
               10-27 Driver's license information      10-77  ETA
               10-28 Vehicle registration information  10-78  Need assistance
               10-29 Check records for wanted          10-79  Notify Medical Examiner
               10-30 Illegal use of radio              10-80  Chase in progress
               10-31 Crime in progress                 10-81  Breathalyzer report
               10-32 Man with a gun                    10-83  Work school crossing at____
               10-33 EMERGENCY                         10-85  Delay due to ____
               10-34 RIOT                              10-86  Officer on duty
               10-35 Major crime alert                 10-87  Pick up checks for distribution
               10-36 Correct time                      10-88  Advise present telephone number
               10-37 Investigate suspicious auto       10-89  Bomb threat
               10-38 Stopping suspicious auto          10-90  Bank alarm at ____
               10-39 Urgent..use lights & siren        10-91  Pick up prisoner/subject
               10-40 Silent run..no lights             10-92  Improperly parked vehicle
               10-41 Beginning tour of duty            10-93  Blockade
               10-42 Ending tour of duty               10-94  Drag racing
               10-43 Information                       10-95  Prisoner/subject in custody
               10-44 Request permission to leave       10-96  Mental subject
                     patrol____for_____                10-97  Check signal..test
               10-45 Animal carcass                    10-98  Prison or jail break
               10-46 Assist motorist                   10-99  Records indicate wanted or stolen
               10-47 Emergency road repairs needed     10-100 OFFICER NEEDS HELP
               10-48 Traffic sign needs repair

Response Codes

                              Code 1 Non-emergency--No lights or sirens
                              Code 2 Urgent--Use lights
                              Code 3 Emergency--Use lights and sirens
                              Code 4 No further assistance needed

Disposition Codes

                                   01 Offense Report Made
                                   02 Arrest Report Made
                                   03 Arrest/Incident Card
                                   04 Accident Report Made
                                   05 Accident/Incident Card
                                   06 Advice Given
                                   07 False Call
                                   08 Unable To Locate
                                   09 Warrant(s) Advised
                                   10 Clear On Arrival
                                   11 Turned Over To Investigators
                                   12 Canceled By Headquarters
                                   13 Handled To Conclusion By Officer
                                   14 False Alarm
                                   15 Clear For Assignment

Offense Codes

                    0900  Homicide                    5416  Direct Traffic
                    1000  Kidnapping                  5417  Disabled Vehicle
                    1100  Rape                        5418  Mini Bikes
                    1101  Attempted Rape              5419  Road Check
                    1200  Robbery                     5707  Trespassers
                    1300  Assault in Progress         5708  Prowler Call
                    2000  Arson                       5709  Suspicious Car
                    2100  Extortion                   5710  Suspicious Person
                    2200  Burglary                    8300  Drowning
                    2201  Attempted Burglary          8301  Injured Person
                    2300  Larceny                     8302  Assist Citizen/Miscellaneous
                    2311  Shoplifting                 8303  Keys Locked In Car
                    2400  Vehicle Theft               8409  Drug Overdose
                    2500  Forgery                     8500  Industrial Accident
                    2600  Fraud                       8501  Aircraft Crash
                    2607  Bad Checks                  8502  Train Wreck
                    2700  Embezzlement                8509  Burglar Alarm
                    2800  Possession/Stolen Property  8510  Bank Alarm
                    2900  Vandalism                   8511  Fire Alarm
                    3500  Possession/Drugs            8600  Fire Arms Accident
                    3600  Sex Offense                 8701  Animal Bite/Stray
                    3605  Indecent Exposure           8702  Injured Animal
                    3800  Domestic Complaint          8703  Live Stock Loose
                    3802  Child Abuse                 8704  Cruelty To Animals
                    3900  Gambling                    8705  Animal Bite/Owner Known
                    4000  Prostitution                8706  Animal Killing
                    4100  Liquor Offenses             8707  Stray Animal(s)
                    4200  Drunk Person(s)             8708  Barking Dog
                    4800  Obstruct Police             8800  Suicide
                    4803  False Call Police           8801  Attempted Suicide
                    4901  Escape Prisoner             8900  DOA
                    4905  Served Warrant              9000  Assist Ambulance
                    4906  Served Summons              9100  Mental Case
                    5000  Obstruct Justice            9200  Assist Fire Department
                    5200  Armed Person(s)             9300  Escort/Miscellaneous
                    5202  Explosive Offense           9301  Escort/Funeral
                    5213  Illegal Hunting             9302  Escort/Wide Load
                    5215  Bomb Threat                 9303  Escort/House Moving
                    5300  Disturbing the Peace        9304  Blood Run
                    5302  Loud Music/Party            9305  Escort Person(s)
                    5309  Harassing Phone Calls       9400  Lost Property
                    5310  Fight Call                  9403  Missing Person
                    5311  Disorderly Person(s)        9404  Runaway
                    5314  Loitering                   9405  Missing Child
                    5315  Disorderly Juveniles        9500  Found Property
                    5316  Threats To Person           9600  Transport Prisoner
                    5400  Traffic Stop                9601  Officer/Personal
                    5401  Hit and Run Accident        9602  Officer/Meals
                    5404  Drunk Driver                9603  Vehicle Service
                    5405  Traffic Offense Complaint   9604  Busy/Out of Service
                    5406  Illegal Parking             9700  Miscellaneous Call
                    5407  Accident/Injuries           9701  Council Papers
                    5408  Accident/Property Damage    9702  Assignment Out of City
                    5409  Fatal Accident              9703  Breathalyzer
                    5410  Hit and Run/Injuries        9704  Assist Other PD
                    5411  Hit and Run/Fatal           9705  Court Case
                    5412  Reckless Driver             9710  Field Interview
                    5413  School Crossing 

Links to other sites on the Web

My Picture Page
Official Chesapeake Police Department Hompage
Chesapeake Amatuer Radio Service
The Ultimate White Pages

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