6. Radio Procedures/Regulations A depament can have the finest communicaions equipment in the country, but it is useless if the dispatchers are not familiar with the proper use of the system, and do not adhere to the basic rules of radio procedure. With air time so valuable, it has become increasingly important that it not be wasted. The following are ways to insure the proper use of time: a. Transmissions (1) Radio control has the supreme authority and priority on police communicaions. However, there are two exceptions. First, any mobile unit that signifies he has emergency traffic receives top priority. Secondly, a field supervisor who is involved in a tactical situation can take command of the communicaions system. (2) When transmitting, the mike should be approximaely one inch from the mouth. The control V.U. meter should register between seven and ten. (3) Speak slowly and distinctly. (4) Keep voice as emotionless as possible. (5) Keep all transmissions as brief as possible. (6) For long transmissions, break every fifteen seconds. b. Broadcasts (1) Vehicles: When broadcasting stolen vehicles or suspect vehicle information, broadcast as follows: (a) Color (b) Year (c) Make (d) Body Style (e) Antenna - if unusual or other unusual marks or dents (f) License - always repeat license number twice and advise which state -135- A XRA ORA CMP INR DCR MVI LXI STAXINX DAD LDAXDCX RST PSW POP PUSHNZZ NCC POPEP M B C D E H L M A B D H SP PSW ??= M!Eâê ö  - Ð f  "J*"!"!"2O!" "]""!1!++""M>28!"9:] !í 1