Police code 211 is commonly associated with robbery under California Penal Code. It is a straightforward reference that scanners, reports, and public safety readers often want to identify quickly.
Because it is a California legal reference, the safest reading is contextual. For the wider state list, see the California Penal Codes guide and the homepage.
What 211 Means
211 is commonly associated with robbery under California Penal Code. It is a shorthand that points readers to the robbery statute and the public safety context around it.
Common Use in Police Radio, Scanner Traffic, or Legal References
In scanner traffic or report language, 211 helps identify robbery-related calls without spelling out the entire statute name. That can make the traffic easier to follow when multiple incidents are unfolding at once.
Plain-English Example
A dispatcher might say a call is a 211 in progress, which tells listeners the situation is being treated as a robbery-related event.
Important Variation Note
The exact legal details may change over time, and agencies outside California may use different numbers or no number at all. Always read 211 as a California-oriented reference unless the agency context tells you otherwise.
For related California references, compare 187, 415, 459, and 5150.
FAQ
Is 211 always robbery?
Commonly, yes in California law reference. The number should still be read in the proper jurisdiction and with current legal context.
Does 211 mean the same thing on every scanner?
Not necessarily. Scanner traffic can include local shorthand, so the agency and state matter.
Is 211 an official law enforcement code nationwide?
No. It is best understood as a California Penal Code reference that is widely recognized in public safety context.
What related pages should I read next?
187, 415, 459, and 5150 are the most useful follow-up pages because they appear frequently in the same California code group.