Code 76 corresponds to which situation?

• A. Abandoned Children
• B. Snatch Thief
• C. Lookout
• D. Stolen Vehicle In Progress

Answer: (A)

Code numbers in police signaling quickly tell you the type of incident you’re responding to. Code 76 is designated for Abandoned Children, meaning you’re handling a situation where a child is left unattended and may be at risk. The primary goal is a welfare check: ensure the child’s safety, identify and contact a guardian or relative, verify the child’s age and needs, and involve the proper resources such as Child Protective Services if needed. This code prompts a response focused on safeguarding the child and arranging appropriate care or shelter.

The other scenarios describe different incidents and would use different codes and responses: a snatch thief involves theft by grabbing—handled as a theft-related call; a lookout is a person or suspect to be watched for; a stolen vehicle in progress signals an active vehicle theft requiring a different, typically higher-priority response. Remembering that code 76 maps to Abandoned Children helps you cue the correct welfare-focused actions and coordination.