Police Jargon
There is "jargon" associated with many professions, but police jargon can be without a doubt more colorful and interesting than most. Police jargon provides a meaning and colorful way for police to communicate with one another and tends to unite people of that profession. The is especially true in Law Enforcement because police officers have a bond not found in most other professions. This is probably due to the potential "life and death" nature of the job. Some examples of police jargon are:
DOA is the phrase used to say that a person was dead on arrival
Hooked up means arrested
"GO down" is used to describe the arrest of a suspect
NFA, means that no further action is needed
Affirmative is used for yes
Negative is used for no
ETA-Estimatied time of arrival
Hit- Computer indication that a detained suspect is wanted
POI- Person of interest
These are just a few examples of the many, many types of "jargon" that are used by police officers. It almost seems as though they have completely developed their own language. When you are an outsider listening in it could become very confusing to try and figure out what is being said.
DOA is the phrase used to say that a person was dead on arrival
Hooked up means arrested
"GO down" is used to describe the arrest of a suspect
NFA, means that no further action is needed
Affirmative is used for yes
Negative is used for no
ETA-Estimatied time of arrival
Hit- Computer indication that a detained suspect is wanted
POI- Person of interest
These are just a few examples of the many, many types of "jargon" that are used by police officers. It almost seems as though they have completely developed their own language. When you are an outsider listening in it could become very confusing to try and figure out what is being said.