Radio Codes

Dispatch Reference · nn_mdt

Highlighted = priority / frequently used codes

10-Codes — General Dispatch & Status

Code	Meaning / Description
10-1	Unable to copy / Weak signal
10-2	Signal good / Loud and clear
10-3	Stop transmitting
10-4	Acknowledgement / OK
10-5	Relay message
10-6	Busy / Stand by
10-7	Out of service
10-8	In service
10-9	Repeat last transmission
10-10	Fight in progress
10-11	Traffic stop
10-12	Stand by
10-13	Weather/road conditions
10-14	Suspicious person
10-15	Disturbance
10-16	Enroute to EMS
10-17	Explosion
10-19	Return/Returning to the station
10-20	Location?
10-21	Telephone
10-22	Disregard
10-23	Arrived on scene
10-25	Meet in Person
10-26	Identity Check
10-27	Driver's license Check
10-28	Vehicle Registration Request
10-29	Check for Warrants
10-30	Does not conform to regulations
10-31	Crime in progress
10-32	Gun Involved
10-34	Assist at office
10-36	Confidential information
10-37	Spotted Suspicious Vehicle
10-38	Stopping Suspicious vehicle
10-41	Beginning tour of duty
10-42	Ending tour of duty
10-43	Information
10-45	Dead animal
10-46	Squad in Vicinity
10-50	Traffic accident
10-51	Traffic accident with injuries
10-52	Ambulance needed
10-53	Road blocked
10-54	Livestock on highway
10-55	Intoxicated driver
10-56	Intoxicated pedestrian
10-57	Hit and run
10-58	Direct traffic
10-59	Convoy or escort
10-60	Car Jacking
10-61	Personnel in area
10-62	Reply to message
10-63	Prepare to copy
10-64	Robbery
10-65	Missing person
10-66	Suspicious vehicle
10-67	Prowler/Trespassing
10-68	Dispatch information
10-69	Message received
10-70	Foot pursuit
10-71	Shots Fired
10-72	Hostage Situation
10-73	Smoke report
10-74	Negative
10-75	In contact with
10-76	En route
10-77	ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival)
10-78	Need assistance / Backup request
10-79	Notify Coroner
10-80	Vehicle Pursuit
10-81	Breathalyzer report
10-84	If meeting, advise ETA
10-85	Delayed due to
10-86	Officer/operator on duty
10-88	Advise phone number of
10-89	Bomb threat
10-90	Bank alarm
10-91	Pick up prisoner
10-92	Improperly parked vehicle
10-93	Blockade
10-94	Drag racing
10-95	Prisoner in custody
10-96	Mental subject
10-97	Arrived at scene
10-98	Prison/jail break
10-99	Officer Down / Non-Emergency

11-Codes — Traffic & Incident Details

Code	Meaning / Description
11-10	Take a report
11-24	Abandoned vehicle
11-25	Traffic hazard
11-26	Abandoned bicycle
11-27	Subject has no ID
11-28	Rush vehicle registration
11-40	Advise if ambulance needed
11-41	Ambulance needed
11-42	No ambulance needed
11-44	Deceased person / Coroner needed
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
11-56	Officer safety
11-57	Unidentified auto
11-58	Radio traffic
11-59	Intensive attention
11-60	Attack in high gang area
11-65	Signal light out
11-66	Defective signal light
11-78	Aircraft accident
11-79	Accident with ambulance en route
11-80	Accident - major injuries
11-81	Accident - minor injuries
11-82	Accident - no injuries
11-83	Accident - no details
11-84	Direct traffic
11-85	Tow truck needed
11-94	Pedestrian stop
11-95	Routine traffic stop
11-96	Checking suspicious vehicle
11-97	Time/security check
11-99	Officer Down / Emergency

Response & Status Codes

Code	Meaning / Description
Code 1	Patrol
Code 2	𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 - 𝗻𝗼 𝘀𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀
Code 3	Respond immediately - lights/siren
Code 4	No further assistance needed
Code 5	Felony Stop
Code 6	𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮
Code 7	Personal Break
Code 8	Vehicle temporarily out of service
Code 9	Set up perimeter
Code 10	SWAT pre-call up
Code 20	Mobile emergency - clear channel
Code 30	Subject/Vehicle wanted
Code 99	Emergency all Units
Code 0	𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐔𝐧𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞