As Officer John was making his rounds, he heard the operator on the radio say, “We’ve got a Code Eight down on Benton and First. Suspect is considered armed.” John is able to understand the radio and respond appropriately because he knows the necessary ____.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Answer: jargon

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