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10 Codes
Emergency responder "10 codes" are a system of numeric codes that were historically used by law enforcement officers and other emergency responders to communicate quickly and efficiently over radio systems. However, their use has become less common due to the potential for confusion and misinterpretation. Different regions and agencies might have their own variations of these codes, and there isn't a standardized list that applies universally. Additionally, many agencies have transitioned to plain language communication for better clarity.
That being said, here are some examples of commonly used 10 codes along with their descriptions. Please note that these may vary based on the specific agency or jurisdiction:
10- 1 Receive Poorly
10- 2 Receive Well
10- 3 Stop Transmitting
10- 4 Acknowledgement
10- 5 Relay
10- 6 Busy/Standby
10- 7 Out of Service/Off Duty
10- 8 In Service
10- 9 Repeat Message
10-10 Permission To Talk To Other Unit
10-11 Disturbance/Assault/Fight
10-12 Drunk Person
10-13 Weather/Roads
10-14 Noise Complaint
10-15 Suspicious Person/Vehicle
10-16 Pick Up Prisoner
10-17 Fire/Fire Department
10-18 Expedite Assignment
10-19 Return To Station
10-20 Location
10-21 Call By Phone
10-22 See Complainant
10-23 Indecent Act/Exposure
10-24 Person Using Firearm
10-25 Gas/Asphyxiation Complaint
10-26 Detaining Subject - Expedite
10-27 Driver's License Check
10-28 Vehicle Registration Check
10-29 Check Records For Wanted
10-30 Improper Use Of Radio
10-31 Sickness/Injured Person
10-32 Vehicle To Be Towed
10-33 911 Activation - Emergency
10-34 Alarm - Other
10-35 Major Crime Alert
10-36 Correct Time
10-37 Theft
10-38 Investigation Alert
10-39 Purse Snatching
10-40 Stolen/Recovered Vehicle
10-41 Break & Enter
10-42 Armed Robbery
10-43 Sexual Assault
10-44 Homicide/Murder
10-45 Sudden Death
10-46 Suicide/Attempt
10-47 Fraud
10-48 Convoy Or Escort
10-49 Treats/Obscene Calls
10-50 M.V.A./M.V.C.
PD = Property Damage
PI = Personal Injury
H&R = Hit & Run
10-51 Tow Truck
10-52 Ambulance
10-53 Supervisor/Sergeant
10-54 Identification Unit
10-55 Domestic Disturbance
10-56 Missing Person
10-57 Barking/Vicious Dog
10-58 Lost/Found/Seized Property
10-59 Mental Health Act AKA - MHA
10-60 Subject Negative
10-61 Subject Has Record - Not Wanted
10-62 Subject Possibly Wanted
10-63 Positive Hit
10-64 Use Extreme Caution
10-65 Assist Re: 10-64
10-66 Subject Under Observation
10-67 Subject Parolee
10-68 Subject In Charged Category
10-69 Clear To Copy Message
10-70 Subject In Probationary Category
10-71 Subject In Refused Category
10-72 Subject In Prohibited Category
10-73 Subject In Elopee Category
10-74 Subject Is Missing
10-75 Subject In Pointer Person Category
10-76 Narcotic Control Act
10-77 Emergency Landing
10-78 Assist Officer - Emergency
10-79 Hostage - Extortion
10-80 Special Situation
10-81 Parental Abduction
10-82 Stalking
10-83 Infectious Disease
10-84 Demonstration/Strike
10-85 General Broadcast
10-86 Compassionate To Locate
10-87 Drugs
10-88 K9 Unit Required
10-89 Tactical Unit Required
10-90 Bank Alarm
10-91 Armored Car
10-92 Person In Custody
10-93 Road Block
10-94 Operation Red Leaf
10-95 Driving/Traffic Complaint
10-96 Warrant Execution
10-97 Drivers Licence Suspended
10-98 Marine Accident
10-99 Officer Update Your Status
10-100 Bomb Threat