GOA

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GOA
Stands forGone on arrival
CategoriesGovernment & Politics

GOA stands for Gone on arrival, a police abbreviation.

Dispatch disposition meaning the subject, suspect or vehicle had left before officers got to the scene. It closes a call when there is nothing further officers can do.

Example: Unit 12 clearing the disturbance call, parties GOA, no complainant on scene.

Usage notes

Common on noise complaints, suspicious-person calls and fights. Repeated GOA dispositions at the same address can prompt extra patrols. It is often paired with UTL (unable to locate) in call logs and computer-aided dispatch records.

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