Flashing Lights – Police Radio Codes

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Police Radio 10-Codes

  • 10-00 Officer down, all patrols respond
  • 10-0 Use caution
  • 10-1 You are being received poorly / Cannot copy
  • 10-2 You are being received clearly / Signal is strong
  • 10-3 Stop transmitting
  • 10-4 Affirmative / Understood / Message received
  • 10-5 Relay message to [person]
  • 10-6 Busy / Out at call
  • 10-7 Out of service (completely)
  • 10-7b Out of service (personal)
  • 10-7c Out of service (court)
  • 10-7od Out of service (off duty)
  • 10-8 In service
  • 10-8ot In service (over time)
  • 10-9 Repeat last message
  • 10-10 Negative / Fight in progress
  • 10-11 Identify frequency / Dispatching too fast
  • 10-12 Standby / Visitor(s) present
  • 10-13 Advise weather and road conditions
  • 10-14 Convoy or escort detail / Suspicious person
  • 10-15 Prisoner in custody / Message delivered
  • 10-15m Prisoner in custody (mental case)
  • 10-16 Pick up prisoner / Reply to message
  • 10-17 Pick up papers / En route
  • 10-18 Urgent / Complete present assignment ASAP
  • 10-19 Return to station or location
  • 10-20 Your location
  • 10-21 Call by telephone
  • 10-21a Advise home I will return at [ETA]
  • 10-21b Call your home
  • 10-22 Disregard / Cancel last message
  • 10-23 Arrived at scene / Stand by until channel clears
  • 10-24 Emergency backup / Emergency at station
  • 10-25 Report to [person] / Do you have contact with [person]
  • 10-26 Detaining suspect / Check auto registration
  • 10-27 Request drivers license check
  • 10-28 Check registration on vehicle
  • 10-29 Request arrests/warrants check
  • 10-29a Check wants, subject [PIN]
  • 10-29c Check complete, subject [NCIC]
  • 10-29f Subject wanted, felony
  • 10-29h Hazard potential from subject
  • 10-29m Subject wanted, misdemeanor
  • 10-29r Check wants and record, subject [PIN, CJIC]
  • 10-29v Vehicle wanted
  • 10-30 Does not conform to rules or regulations
  • 10-31 Crime in progress / in pursuit
  • 10-32 Person with gun
  • 10-33 Emergency, all units stand by
  • 10-34 Open door or window / Riot
  • 10-35 Confidential information or open window
  • 10-36 Provide current time of day
  • 10-37 Identify yourself / suspicious vehicle
  • 10-38 Traffic stop
  • 10-39 Run with lights and siren
  • 10-40 Run silent (no lights or siren)
  • 10-41 Begin duty
  • 10-42 End duty
  • 10-43 Information
  • 10-44 Permission to leave patrol
  • 10-45 Condition of patient
  • 10-45a Condition of patient – Good
  • 10-45b Condition of patient – Serious
  • 10-45c Condition of patient – Critical
  • 10-45d Condition of patient – Dead
  • 10-46 Motorist assist
  • 10-47 Emergency road repair
  • 10-48 Traffic control
  • 10-49 Traffic light out
  • 10-50 Officer welfare check / under influence of drugs
  • 10-51 Tow truck needed / under influence of alcohol
  • 10-52 Ambulance needed
  • 10-53 Road blocked / Man down
  • 10-54 Possible fatality
  • 10-54d Possible dead body
  • 10-55 Intoxicated driver
  • 10-55d Send coroner
  • 10-56 Intoxicated pedestrian / Suicide
  • 10-56a Suicide attempt
  • 10-57 Hit and run accident / Missing person
  • 10-58 Direct Traffic
  • 10-59 Escort or convoy / Security check
  • 10-60 Squad in vicinity
  • 10-61 Personnel in vicinity / Not wanted
  • 10-62 Subject possibly wanted
  • 10-63 Subject positive / Prepare to copy
  • 10-64 Subject wanted / Found property
  • 10-65 Net message assignment
  • 10-66 Check officer’s well-being
  • 10-67 Clear for next message
  • 10-68 Dispatch message
  • 10-69 Clear to copy transmission?
  • 10-70 Fire alarm / Prowler
  • 10-71 Advise nature of fire / Shooting
  • 10-72 Report progress of fire / Gun involved / D.O.A.
  • 10-73 How do you copy / Smoke report
  • 10-74 Negative / Theft
  • 10-75 Severe weather statement
  • 10-76 En route to location
  • 10-77 Estimated Time of Arrival
  • 10-78 Need assistance / Send ambulance
  • 10-79 Notify coroner / Bomb threat
  • 10-80 Pursuit in progress
  • 10-80a Assist radio dispatcher
  • 10-81 Traffic stop initiated / Breathalyzer request
  • 10-82 Reserve lodging
  • 10-83 Work/school crossing detail
  • 10-84 Advise ETA
  • 10-85 Arrival delay due to [cause]
  • 10-86 Officer on-duty
  • 10-87 Give call letters of your station
  • 10-88 Advise phone number of officer
  • 10-89 Bomb threat
  • 10-90 Alarm going off / Bank alarm
  • 10-91 Pick up subject / Prepare for inspection / Animal
  • 10-91a Animal – stray
  • 10-91b Animal – noisy
  • 10-91c Animal – injured
  • 10-91d Animal – dead
  • 10-91e Animal – bite
  • 10-91g Animal – pickup
  • 10-91j Animal – pickup collect
  • 10-91l Animal – leash law violation
  • 10-91v Animal – vicious
  • 10-92 Subject in custody / Parking violation
  • 10-93 Blockage
  • 10-94 Street racing
  • 10-95 Officer’s residence
  • 10-96 Mental patient / Detain suspect
  • 10-97 Arrived at scene / Record information
  • 10-98 Assignment complete / Prison break
  • 10-99 Cardiac arrest / Officer held hostage
  • 10-100 Misdemeanor warrant / Out using restroom
  • 10-101 Ending security check
  • 10-102 Cruelty to animals
  • 10-103 Disturbance
  • 10-103f Disturbance by fight
  • 10-103m Disturbance by mental person
  • 10-106 Obscenity
  • 10-107 Suspicious person
  • 10-108 Officer down / Officer in danger
  • 10-109 Suicide
  • 10-110 Juvenile disturbance
  • 10-112 Impersonating an officer
  • 10-200 Narcotics, drugs involved
  • 10-1000 Felony warrant / Dead person
  • 10-2000 Police required immediately

Police Radio 11-Codes

  • 11-6 Illegal discharge of firearms
  • 11-7 Prowler
  • 11-8 Person down
  • 11-10 Take a report
  • 11-12 Dead animal
  • 11-13 Injured animal
  • 11-14 Animal bite
  • 11-15 Ball game in street
  • 11-17 Wires down
  • 11-24 Abandoned vehicle
  • 11-25 Road/traffic hazard
  • 11-25x Female motorist needs assistance
  • 11-26 Inoperable vehicle
  • 11-27 Subject has felony record but is not wanted
  • 11-28 Check vehicle registration information
  • 11-29 Subject has no record
  • 11-30 Incomplete telephone call
  • 11-31 Person calling for help
  • 11-40 Advise station if ambulance is needed
  • 11-41 Request ambulance
  • 11-42 Ambulance not required
  • 11-43 Doctor required
  • 11-44 Possible fatality / coroner required
  • 11-45 Attempted suicide
  • 11-46 Death report
  • 11-47 Injured Person
  • 11-48 Provide transportation
  • 11-51 Escort
  • 11-52 Funeral detail
  • 11-54 Suspicious vehicle
  • 11-55 Officer being followed by auto
  • 11-56 Officer being followed by auto with dangerous persons
  • 11-57 Unidentified auto at assignments
  • 11-58 Radio monitored, use phone
  • 11-59 High hazard area, use special attention
  • 11-60 Attack in high hazard area
  • 11-65 Traffic Signal light out
  • 11-66 Traffic signal out-of-order
  • 11-70 Fire alarm
  • 11-71 Fire report
  • 11-78 Aircraft accident
  • 11-79 Traffic accident – ambulance dispatched
  • 11-80 Traffic accident – serious injury
  • 11-81 Traffic accident – minor injury
  • 11-82 Traffic accident – no injury
  • 11-83 Traffic accident – no details
  • 11-84 Manual traffic control needed
  • 11-85 Tow truck needed
  • 11-86 Bomb threat
  • 11-87 Bomb found / Assist Other Unit
  • 11-94 Pedestrian stop
  • 11-95 Out of vehicle, routine traffic stop
  • 11-96 Out of vehicle, traffic stop, send backup
  • 11-97 Time/security check on patrol
  • 11-98 Meet officer
  • 11-99 Officer needs help immediately

Basic Police Radio Codes

  • Code 1 Non-urgent situation
  • Code 2 Urgent – Proceed immediately
  • Code 3 Emergency – Proceed immediately with lights and siren
  • Code 4 No further assistance required
  • Code 5 Stakeout – uniformed officers stay away
  • Code 6 Out of vehicle for investigation
  • Code 7 Out of service to eat
  • Code 8 Fire alarm
  • Code 9 Roadblock
  • Code 10 Bomb threat / Patrol your district and report extent of damage
  • Code 13 Major disaster activation
  • Code 14 Resume normal operation
  • Code 20 Notify news media to respond
  • Code 21 Jail emergency
  • Code 22 Restricted radio traffic
  • Code 30 Officer needs emergency assistance
  • Code 33 Clear radio channel – emergency traffic only
  • Code 37 Subject/Property wanted
  • Code 43 TAC forces committed
  • Code 100 In position to intercept suspect
  • Code 666 Country-wide emergency
  • Code Blue Bus/Cab in trouble
  • Code Purple Gang activity
  • Code Red VARDA alarm activated

Emergency Response Codes

  • Code 10 Critical trauma case
  • Code 20 Acute trauma case
  • Code 30 Trauma case
  • Code 40 Serious case (IV started)
  • Code 50 Basic transport (not serious)
  • Code 77 Possible ambush – use caution
  • Code N Newsworthy event

Other Police Scanner Codes

  • 14 Ambulance in route
  • 15 Citizens holding suspect
  • 17f Fugitive attachment
  • 17m Municipal court attachment
  • 17t Traffic attachment
  • 18 Traffic incident
  • 19 Drunk
  • 20 Auto accident
  • 20a Airplane crash
  • 20f Fatal accident
  • 20i Injury accident
  • 21 Complaint
  • 23 Traffic congestion
  • 24 Medical emergency
  • 25 Call dispatcher
  • 26 Police officer
  • 27 Attempted crime
  • 28 Inciting a felony
  • 29 Death
  • 30 Homicide
  • 30c Homicide by cutting
  • 30s Homicide by shooting
  • 34 Aggravated battery
  • 34c Cutting
  • 34s Shooting
  • 35 Simple battery
  • 37 Aggravated assault
  • 38 Simple assault
  • 39 Negligent injury
  • 42 Aggravated rape
  • 43 Simple rape
  • 44 Aggravated kidnapping
  • 45 Simple kidnapping
  • 51 Aggravated arson
  • 51b Bomb threat
  • 52 Simple arson
  • 52e Explosives
  • 52f Fire
  • 54 Combustible materials
  • 56 Criminal damage
  • 58 Contaminated water
  • 59 Criminal Mischief
  • 60 Aggravated burglary
  • 62 Alarms
  • 62b Simple burglary
  • 62c Auto burglary
  • 62r Residential burglary
  • 62s Safe burglary
  • 63 Criminal Trespass
  • 63s Sit-in
  • 64 Armed robbery
  • 64g Armed robbery/gun
  • 64k Armed robbery/knife
  • 65 Simple robbery
  • 65p Purse snatching
  • 66 Extortion threats
  • 68 Unauthorized use of movable
  • 69 Possession of stolen goods
  • 71 Issuing worthless checks
  • 72 Forgery
  • 80 Carnal knowledge of juvenile
  • 81 Indecent behavior with juvenile
  • 82 Prostitution
  • 84 Pandering
  • 87 Abortion
  • 89 Crime against nature
  • 90 Gambling
  • 90c Gambling by cards
  • 90d Gambling by dice
  • 91 Unlawful sale to minor
  • 93 Cruelty to juvenile
  • 94 Illegal use of weapon
  • 95 Illegal carrying of gun
  • 95k Illegal carrying of knife
  • 98 Driving while intoxicated (DWI)
  • 99 Reckless operation
  • 100 Hit and run
  • 148 Resisting Arrest
  • 149 DUI/DWI
  • 601 Incorrigible
  • 602 Delinquent
  • 901 Ambulance call
  • 901a Ambulance call – Attempted suicide
  • 901b Ambulance call – Drowning
  • 901c Ambulance call – Cutting
  • 901d Ambulance call – Drunk
  • 901g Ambulance call – Gas
  • 901h Ambulance call – Dead body
  • 901k Ambulance has been dispatched
  • 901n Ambulance requested
  • 901s Ambulance call – Shooting
  • 901t Ambulance call – Traffic accident
  • 901y Request ambulance if needed
  • 902 Accident
  • 902h En route to hospital
  • 902m Medical aid needed
  • 902t Traffic accident
  • 903 Aircraft crash
  • 904 Fire
  • 910 Can handle detail
  • 952 Report on conditions
  • 955 Detail under control
  • 956 Details incomplete, but available
  • 957 Delayed response
  • 999 Urgent help needed / Officer down
  • 1000 Plane crash
  • 1192 Driving while intoxicated (DWI)
  • 2301 Public intoxication
  • 3000 Road block
  • 4532 Escape
  • 5150 Mentally disturbed person
  • 5170 Alcoholic
  • 9560 Mentally ill
  • 10851 Stolen vehicle
  • 10852 Tampering with vehicle
  • 11300 Narcotics
  • 12020 Carrying Concealed Weapon
  • 14601 Driving with suspended license
  • 20001 Hit and run – Felony
  • 20002 Hit and run – Misdemeanor
  • 20007 Hit and run – Unattended
  • 21958 Drunk pedestrian on roadway
  • 22350 Speeding
  • 22500 Illegal parking
  • 23104 Reckless driver
  • 23105 Driver under narcotics
  • 23109 Speed contest / Racing
  • 23110 Person throwing objects at vehicles
  • 23151 Drunk driving – Injuries
  • 23152 Drunk driving – Misdemeanor
  • 23153 Reckless driving

Penal Codes

  • 148 Resisting / Obstructing a police officer
  • 164 Suicide
  • 187 Homicide (Murder)
  • 192 Manslaughter
  • 207 Kidnapping
  • 207a Kidnapping attempt
  • 211 Armed robbery
  • 211a Robbery alarm
  • 211s Robbery alarm, silent
  • 215 Carjacking
  • 217 Assault with intent to murder
  • 240 Assault – Misdemeanor
  • 242 Battery
  • 243 Assault on police officer
  • 245 Assault with a deadly weapon (ADW)
  • 246 Shooting at inhabited dwelling
  • 261 Rape
  • 261a Attempted rape
  • 273 Assault on person
  • 273a Child neglect
  • 273d Wife beating – felony
  • 280 Child abduction
  • 285 Incest
  • 288 Lewd conduct / Felony sex offense
  • 311 Loud and obscene
  • 314 Indecent exposure
  • 330 Gambling
  • 374b Illegal dumping
  • 390 Drunk
  • 390c Drunk – in vehicle
  • 390d Drunk – unconscious
  • 404 Riot
  • 407 Unlawful Assembly
  • 415 Disturbing the peace / Mutual combat
  • 415b Disturbance – Investigate the trouble
  • 415c Disturbance – Children involved
  • 415d Disturbance – Drunk involved
  • 415e Disturbance – Loud music or party
  • 415f Disturbance – Family
  • 415g Disturbance – Gang
  • 417 Person with a gun / Brandishing a firearm
  • 417a Person with a knife
  • 420 Obstructing entry on public land
  • 422 Criminal threats
  • 451 Arson
  • 459 Burglary
  • 459a Burglar alarm
  • 459s Burglar alarm, silent
  • 464 Burglary with Explosives
  • 470 Forgery
  • 480 Hit and run – Felony
  • 481 Hit and run – Misdemeanor
  • 484 Theft / Larceny
  • 484f Fraudulent use of credit card(s)
  • 487 Grand theft
  • 487.2 Purse snatch
  • 488 Petty theft
  • 496 Receiving stolen property
  • 502 Drunk driving – Misdemeanor
  • 503 Auto theft
  • 504 Tampering with a vehicle
  • 505 Reckless driving
  • 507 Public nuisance
  • 510 Speeding or racing vehicles
  • 537 Defrauding Innkeeper
  • 586 Illegal parking
  • 586e Vehicle blocking Driveway
  • 594 Malicious mischief / Vandalism
  • 595 Runaway car
  • 597 Animal cruelty
  • 602 Trespassing
  • 602.5 Entry without consent
  • 603 Unlawful entry
  • 604 Throwing missiles
  • 647 Lewd conduct / Vagrancy
  • 647a Vagrant loitering in public place
  • 647b Prostitution
  • 647c Begging
  • 647d Loitering in restroom
  • 647e Loitering place to place
  • 647f Public intoxication
  • 647ff Drunk – en route to detox
  • 647g Prowler
  • 647h Illegal lodging
  • 653m Threatening phone calls
  • 664 Attempted murder
  • 666 Petty theft with a prior
  • 966 Drug deal

Police Radio Nicknames

  • Baker Swing shift
  • Charlie Day shift
  • Charlie Captain
  • David Detective
  • Denver Detective
  • Frank Felony Investigation
  • Henry Homicide
  • John Juvenile
  • King Helicopter
  • Lincoln Lieutenant
  • Nora Narcotics
  • Officers Adam Auxiliary
  • Paul Patrol
  • Sam Sergeant
  • Units Adam Morning shift
  • Victor Vice/Narcotics
  • X-Ray Burglary

Police Abbreviations

  • A Adult / No rain expected
  • AC Aircraft crash
  • AC Animal control
  • ADW Assault with a deadly weapon
  • AID Accident investigation detail
  • APB All points bulletin
  • ASAP As soon as possible
  • AV Abandoned vehicle
  • B Rain expected
  • BKG Booking
  • BLK Block
  • BO Out of order
  • BOL Be on the lookout
  • CP Complaining party
  • CPD City or county property damage
  • CT Court
  • DB Dead body
  • DMV Department of Motor Vehicles information requested
  • DOA Dead on arrival
  • E-B Eastbound
  • ETA Estimated time of arrival
  • EXP Expired
  • FTA Failure to appear
  • GOA Gone on arrival
  • GTA Grand theft auto
  • I/S Intersection
  • INJ Injury
  • J Juvenile involved
  • LIC License
  • LT/T Left turn
  • M/C Motorcycle
  • NCIC National Criminal Information Center
  • NIA Non-injury accident
  • OBS Observed
  • OD Off duty
  • OP LIC operator’s license
  • OT Over time
  • PAB Policy administration building
  • PI Personal injury
  • POSS Possession
  • QT Secrecy required
  • RES DIST Residential district
  • ROF Report on file
  • RP Reporting party
  • SPD Speed
  • UTL Unable to locate
  • VEH Vehicle
  • VIN Vehicle identification number
  • WIT Witness
  • X Female involved

Police Phonetic Alphabet

  • Adam Letter A
  • Boy Letter B
  • Charles Letter C
  • David Letter D
  • Edward Letter E
  • Frank Letter F
  • George Letter G
  • Henry Letter H
  • Ida Letter I
  • John Letter J
  • King Letter K
  • Lincoln Letter L
  • Mary Letter M
  • Nora Letter N
  • Ocean Letter O
  • Paul Letter P
  • Queen Letter Q
  • Robert Letter R
  • Sam Letter S
  • Tom Letter T
  • Union Letter U
  • Victor Letter V
  • William Letter W
  • X-ray Letter X
  • Yellow Letter Y
  • Zebra Letter Z

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