Which practice helps keep the portable radio ready and secure?

• A. Leave your portable radio securely on your desk
• B. Keep your portable radio securely on your person
• C. Store it in a cabinet and never carry
• D. Share it with others during breaks

Answer: (B)

Keeping the portable radio on your person ensures it stays with you, under your control, and ready for immediate use. When the radio stays on you, it’s less likely to be misplaced or stolen and you can respond quickly as you move through the shift or during emergencies. Leaving it on a desk makes it vulnerable to loss or unauthorized use and can slow down response times. Storing it away and never carrying defeats the purpose of portability, making it unavailable when a call or alert comes in. Sharing during breaks undermines accountability and can leave the radio unsecured or unavailable when someone else is using it. Carrying it on you is the best practice to keep it secure and ready.