When submitting a Calls for Service (CFS) entry, you will be prompted toward the end of the submission to indicate the disposition (in other words, the "final outcome") of the call. See the table below for a description of each code and some examples.
Disposition Code | Description |
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ADV | Advised - Parties were counseled or given guidance at the scene |
ARR | Arrest Made - At least one subject was taken into custody |
CITE | Citation Issued - A ticket was issued in lieu of or in addition to arrest |
CNL | Canceled - Call was canceled before officer arrival |
GOA | Gone on Arrival - Suspect or involved party not present when officers arrived |
HAN | Handled by Another Agency - Another agency took over responsibility |
HBO | Handled by Officer - Issue resolved by the responding officer without further action |
NEG | Negative Contact - Attempts to contact complainant or involved parties were unsuccessful |
NRR | No Report Required - Situation did not warrant a formal police report |
REF | Referred - Call referred to another agency or department for follow-up |
RPRT | Report Taken - A formal written report was completed |
UNF | Unfounded - No basis for the complaint, no violation occurred |
UTL | Unable to Locate - Officers could not find the location or involved individuals |
WRN | Warning Given - Verbal or written warning issued instead of enforcement action |
WRT | Warrant - A warrant was obtained or served related to the incident |