'We Have One in Custody' Radio Codes During Homeless Teen Arrest
Eye on Patrol | 2025-05-12
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REAL POLICE BODYCAM footage captures the critical radio communications as officers successfully secure a resistant teenager following a public disturbance. This bodycam video documents the professional coordination between law enforcement during the aftermath of an incident at the Centralia Home Sho...
REAL POLICE BODYCAM footage captures the critical radio communications as officers successfully secure a resistant teenager following a public disturbance. This bodycam video documents the professional coordination between law enforcement during the aftermath of an incident at the Centralia Home Show. In this police bodycam footage, an officer initiates official radio contact with dispatch: "Ma'am, why'd you go 33-75? We have a secure one in custody." This procedural communication, captured on the bodycam, demonstrates the standard notification protocol when a subject has been successfully detained following resistance, in this case 19-year-old James VanScoy who had been causing issues at the community expo. VanScoy, now secured, offers a dismissive comment: "Whatever, bro." This casual remark, recorded on police bodycam, shows his continued defiant attitude despite being in custody after allegedly striking Lieutenant Steve Whritenour in the head during his arrest. He continues with a disjointed reference to law enforcement: "On your side of the force. I got it." This statement, documented on bodycam, suggests a detached perspective on the situation, possibly indicating his disconnection from the reality of his circumstances. The transmission experiences technical difficulty as indicated by an officer saying "Oops" followed by "Ah," before continuing with another code: "30-01. Go." This final radio communication, captured on bodycam, shows the ongoing coordination between officers as they prepare for transport following the successful custody of VanScoy. According to police reports, this incident began at the Centralia Home and Community Expo where VanScoy was causing problems with vendors, made threatening statements to a father regarding his daughter, and subsequently attempted to flee when approached by law enforcement. When intercepted, he physically resisted arrest, resulting in charges of aggravated battery to a police officer and resisting arrest. This police bodycam footage highlights the professional communication systems that support law enforcement operations, particularly the use of standardized radio codes that allow officers to efficiently coordinate during high-stress incidents while maintaining situational awareness. Subscribe for more police bodycam footage showing real-life law enforcement situations. New videos uploaded weekly! #policebodycam #policecodes #centraliaarrest
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