Police 10 Codes (2024)

CodeGeneral PurposeAPCO (Association of Police Communications Officers) Norfolk, VAWalnut Creek, CA10-0 Use Caution 10-1Unable Copy - Change LocationSignal WeakPolice Officer Needs HelpPoor Radio Reception10-2Signal GoodSignal GoodAssist OfficerGood Radio Reception10-3Stop TransmittingStop TransmittingClear the Air-EmergencyStop Transmission10-4Acknowledgment (OK)Affirmative (OK)O.K., AcknowledgmentMessage Received10-5RelayRelay To/FromSee a ComplainantRelay Message10-6Busy - Unless UrgentBusyInvestigation Police or FireChange Radio Channel10-7Out of ServiceOut of Service(a) Out of Service - Off the Air
(b) Out of Service - Subject to CallOut of Service10-8In ServiceIn ServiceIn ServiceIn Service10-9RepeatSay AgainArrived at SceneRepeat Message 10-10Fight In ProgressNegativeTraffic DetailOff Duty10-11Dog Case___ On Duty (Employee Number)Broken GlassVisitors Can Hear Radio10-12Stand By (Stop)Stand By (Stop)VandalismAdvise Weather/Road Conditions10-13Weather-Road ReportWeather Conditions(a) Leaking Water Main or Sewer
(b) Hole in the Street / Sidewalk 10-14Prowler ReportMessage/InformationConvoy or Escort 10-15Civil DisturbanceMessage DeliveredHave Prisoner in CustodyHave Prisoner in Custody10-16Domestic ProblemReply to MessagePick Up PrisonerPick Up10-17Meet ComplainantEnrouteAdministrative AssistanceGetting Fuel10-18QuicklyUrgentDetail 10-19Return to _____(In) ContactReturn to StationReturn or Go to ___ 10-20LocationLocationWhat is Your LocationLocation10-21Call ( ) by PhoneCall ( ) by PhoneCall ___ by TelephoneTelephone10-22DisregardDisregardInvestigate a Break InCancel or Disregard10-23Arrived at SceneArrived at SceneBreaking In (In Progress)Stand By10-24Assignment CompletedAssignment CompletedSomeone in the Building 10-25Report in Person (Meet)Report to (Meet)ProwlerDo You Have Contact With ___?10-26Detaining Subject, ExpediteEstimated Arrival Time (ETA)LarcenyClear of Warrants10-27(Drivers) License InformationLicense / Permit InformationRape ReportSubject Wanted10-28Vehicle Registration InformationVehicle InformationCheck Full Registration, License, Motor, Name, StolenRegistration Check10-29Check for WantedRecords CheckPerson with a GunCheck for Warrants 10-30Unnecessary Use of RadioDanger / Caution(a) Vehicle Accident
(b) Vehicle Accident Personal Injury
(c) Hit and Run 10-31Crime in ProgressPick UpHold Up and Robbery 10-32Man with Gun___Units Needed (Specify)Defective Traffic Light 10-33EmergencyNeed Immediate AssistanceExecute WarrantAlarm is Sounding10-34RiotCurrent TimeNarcotics Investigation 10-35Major Crime Alert Get a Stolen Auto ReportTime Check10-36Correct Time Correct TimeCorrect Time10-37(Investigate) Suspicious Vehicle Finished With Last AssignmentPlease Identify Your Unit10-38Stopping Suspicious Vehicle (a) Reckless Driving
(b) Drunk Driver 10-39Urgent - Use Light, Siren Report of a Dead PersonCan ___ Come to Radio? 10-40Silent Run - No Light, SirenFight in ProgressSuspicious Person-AutoIs ___ Available for Phone Call?10-41Beginning Tour of DutyBeginning Tour of Duty(a) Lost Child
(b) Investigate Runaway 10-42Ending Tour of DutyEnding Tour of DutyCar Improperly Parked 10-43InformationIn PursuitDrunk 10-44Permission to Leave ___for___RiotDisturbance (type) 10-45Animal Carcass at ___Bomb ThreatFightSubject Condition: A to D10-46Assist MotoristBank AlarmAttempt Suicide 10-47Emergency Road Repair at ___Complete Assignment Quickly(a) Injured
(b) Sick
(c) Demented Person
(d) Maternity Case
State, Civilian, Fire, or Police 10-48Traffic Standard Repair at ___Detaining Suspect, ExpeditePerson Overboard 10-49Traffic Light Out at ___Drag RacingBarking DogProceeding to ___ 10-50Accident (F-Fire, PI-Personal Injury, PD-Property Damage)Vehicle Accident (F-Fire, PI-Personal Injury, PD-Property Damage)Court CasesDrugged10-51Wrecker NeededDispatch WreckerGeneral MessageDrunk10-52Ambulance NeededDispatch AmbulanceOpen Door/Window(State Which)Ambulance Needed10-53Road Blocked at ___Road BlockedGas-Repairs-WashPerson Down10-54Livestock on HighwayHit and Run Accident (F-Fire, PI-Personal Injury, PD-Property Damage)Man Molesting ChildrenPossible Body10-55Intoxicated DriverIntoxicated DriverBomb ThreatCoroner's Case10-56Intoxicated PedestrianIntoxicated PedestrianUnruly CrowdSuicide
(a) - Attempted10-57Hit and Run (F-Fire, PI-Personal Injury, PD-Property Damage)Request BT OperatorTampering With Automobile 10-58Direct TrafficDirect TrafficBurglar Alarm 10-59Convoy or EscortEscortTraffic ViolatorSecurity Check 10-60Squad in VicinitySuspicious Vehicle(a) Dead Dog
(b) Live Dog
(c) Female or Stray
(d) Dog Bite 10-61Personnel in AreaStopping Suspicious VehicleVoid IBM CardBike Theft10-62Reply to MessageB and E in Progress (Breaking & Entering)Radio Test 10-63Prepare Make Written CopyPrepare to Receive an AssignmentPersonal ReliefPrepare to Copy10-64Message for Local DeliveryCrime in ProgressEating (State Location) 10-65Net Message AssignmentArmed RobberyExposure 10-66Message CancellationNotify Medical ExaminerSend Wrecker to
(a) Owner Request
(b) Police RequestSuspicious Person10-67Clear for Net MessageReport of DeathSmoke and Flames VisiblePerson Calling for Help10-68Dispatch InformationLivestock in RoadwayIn Commission on Stand-By 10-69Message ReceivedAdvise Telephone NumberHeld Up By Bridge or Train 10-70Fire AlarmImproper Parked VehicleDanger/CautionProwler10-71Advise Nature of FireImproper Use of RadioFalse AlarmShots Fired10-72Report Progress on FirePrisoner in CustodyPerson Found in Burning Bldg. 10-73Smoke ReportMental SubjectExisting ConditionsHow Do You Copy10-74NegativePrison/Jail BreakEnroute 10-75In Contact with ___Wanted or StolenDispatch Mechanic 10-76En Route ___ProwlerRewind Box (Give Location) 10-77ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival)Direct Traffic at Fire SceneSend VEPCO (State Gas or Electric)
(b) send C and P 10-78Need Assistance Held Up by (State) 10-79Notify Coroner Courtesy Call 10-80Chase in ProgressFire AlarmCritical Call (Code Red)Explosion10-81Breatherlizer ReportNature of FireAlarm of Fire 10-82Reserve LodgingFire in ProgressAdditional Engine Co. 10-83Work School Crossing at ___Smoke VisibleAdditional Ladder Co. 10-84If Meeting ___ Advise ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival)No Smoke VisibleSecond Alarm 10-85Delay due to ___Respond without Blue Lights / SirenThird Alarm 10-86Officer / Operator on Duty Person TrappedAny Traffic for Me?10-87Pickup / Distribute Checks Auto Fire 10-88Present Telephone # of ___ Request Deputy ChiefProvide Cover for Units10-89Bomb Threat Request Additional Chief 10-90Bank Alarm at ___ Transfer Fire Alarm Wire 10-91Pick Up Prisoner / Subject Check Fire Alarm Box or Master BoxHazard10-92Improperly Parked Vehicle Fire Alarm Circuit Open or Trouble on Circuit 10-93Blockade Fire Alarm 10-94Drag Racing Request Gas or Diesel Fuel 10-95Prisoner / Subject in Custody Grass or Trash Fire 10-96Mental Subject In Quarters 10-97Check (Test) Signal Signal WeakArrived at Scene10-98Prison / Jail Break Signal GoodCompleted Assignment10-99Wanted / Stolen Indicated Fireman Need Help 10-101What is Status? (Are you secure?) 10-106Secure (Status is secure)