Police codes

By Megan Wells, Police1 Contributor

Police 10 codes are a common form of communication for LEOs. And while some departments are beginning to favor plain English over 10 codes, it's still an important language to learn. Here is a fully comprehensive list of Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) 10 codes. Note: 10 codes can vary greatly from department to department. 

Code	Meaning
10-0	Use Caution
10-1	Signal Weak
10-2	Signal Good
10-3	Stop Transmitting
10-4	Affirmative
10-5	Relay To/From
10-6	Busy
10-7	Out of Service
10-8	In Service
10-9	Say Again
10-10	Negative
10-11	_On Duty (Employee #)
10-12	Stand By (Stop)
10-13	Weather Conditions
10-14	Message/Information
10-15	Message Delivered
10-16	Reply to Message
10-17	En-route
10-18	Urgent
10-19	(In) Contact
10-20	Location
10-21	Call (__) by Phone
10-22	Disregard
10-23	Arrived at Scene
10-24	Assignment Completed
10-25	Report to (Meet)
10-26	Estimated Arrival Time
10-27	License/Permit Information
10-28	Vehicle Information
10-29	Records Check
10-30	Danger/Caution
10-31	Pick Up
10-32	__ Units Needed (Specify)
10-33	Need Immediate Assistance
10-34	Current Time
10-40	Fight in Progress
10-41	Beginning Tour of Duty
10-42	Ending Tour of Duty
10-43	In Pursuit
10-44	Riot
10-45	Bomb Threat
10-45	Bank Alarm
10-47	Complete Assignment Quickly
10-48	Detaining Suspect, Expedite
10-49	Drag Racing
10-50	Vehicle Accident
10-51	Dispatch Wrecker
10-52	Dispatch Ambulance
10-53	Road Blocked
10-54	Hit and Run Accident
10-55	Intoxicated Driver
10-56	Intoxicated Pedestrian
10-57	Request BT Operator
10-58	Direct Traffic
10-59	Escort
10-60	Suspicious Vehicle
10-61	Stopping Suspicious Vehicle
10-62	B and E in Progress
10-63	Prepare to Receive Assignment
10-64	Crime in Progress
10-65	Armed Robbery
10-66	Notify Medical Examiner
10-67	Report of Death
10-68	Livestock in Roadway
10-69	Advise Telephone Number
10-70	Improper Parked Vehicle
10-71	Improper Use of Radio
10-72	Prisoner in Custody
10-73	Mental Subject
10-74	Prison/Jail Break
10-75	Wanted or Stolen
10-76	Prowler
10-77	Direct Traffic at Fire Scene
10-80	Fire Alarm
10-81	Nature of Fire
10-82	Fire in Progress
10-83	Smoke Visible
10-84	No Smoke Visible
10-85	Respond Without Blue Lights/Siren

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