When a Deputy has been involved in a shooting and has been fired upon, he shall broadcast a "998" through SCC if the situation warrants. Often, Deputies who are involved in shootings either wound or kill their opponent and terminate the shooting incident in a matter of seconds. To issue a Code 998 broadcast when only minimal assistance is required would cause needless hazard to responding Deputies rolling rapidly to a non-emergent situation. Code 998 will not be used merely to signify that a Deputy has fired his weapon.
The response shall be the same as for a "997" unless the requesting Deputy limits or increases the number of field units required.