Ten-code

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The following is a sample of commonly used 10-codes, submitted for purposes of illustration. It is common for 10-codes to have numeric gaps between them.

  • 10-1 poor reception
  • 10-2 good reception
  • 10-3 stop transmitting
  • 10-4 message received, affirmative, ok
  • 10-5 relay this information to ___.
  • 10-6 busy
  • 10-7 out of service
  • 10-8 in service
  • 10-9 please repeat your message
  • 10-10 negative
  • 10-12 standby
  • 10-13 civilians present and listening
  • 10-15 in route to station with suspect
  • 10-18 urgent
  • 10-19 return to station
  • 10-20 specify ___location/my ___location is ___.
  • 10-21 place a phone call to ___.
  • 10-22 disregard
  • 10-23 stand by on this frequency (also "On scene" in some areas)
  • 10-27 vehicle registration request
  • 10-28 arrests/warrents on driver's license
  • 10-29 arrests/ warrents on the vehicle
  • 10-32 gun
  • 10-33 emergency traffic follows, hold routine messages
  • 10-34 frequency open (cancels 10-33)
  • 10-36 what is the correct time of day?
  • 10-39 false alarm, premises was occupied
  • 10-40 false alarm, no activity, premises appears secure
  • 10-41 begin watch
  • 10-42 end watch
  • 10-45 fueling vehicle
  • 10-49 en route to assignment
  • 10-50 accident
  • 10-51 tow truck needed
  • 10-52 ambulance needed
  • 10-53 road blocked at ___.
  • 10-54 animals on highway
  • 10-55 security check
  • 10-57 hit-and-run accident
  • 10-58 direct traffic
  • 10-59 escort
  • 10-60 squad in vicinity, lock-out
  • 10-61 personnel in area
  • 10-62 reply to message
  • 10-63 clear to copy info?
  • 10-64 message for delivery
  • 10-65 net message assignment
  • 10-66 net message cancellation
  • 10-67 person calling for help
  • 10-68 dispatch message
  • 10-69 message received
  • 10-70 prowler, fire alarm
  • 10-71 gun involved, advise nature of fire
  • 10-72 shooting, fire progress report
  • 10-73 smoke report
  • 10-74 negative
  • 10-75 in contact with ___.
  • 10-76 en route
  • 10-77 ETA ___.
  • 10-78 need assistance
  • 10-79 bomb threat, coroner's case
  • 10-80 bomb has exploded
  • 10-81 breathalyzer report
  • 10-82 reserve lodging
  • 10-83 work school crossing at ___.
  • 10-84 if meeting ___, advise ETA
  • 10-85 delay due to ___.
  • 10-86 officer on-duty
  • 10-87 pickup
  • 10-88 present phone number of ___.
  • 10-89 bomb threat
  • 10-90 bank alarm at ___.
  • 10-91 pick up prisoner
  • 10-92 improperly parked vehicle
  • 10-93 blockage
  • 10-94 drag racing
  • 10-95 prisoner/subject in custody
  • 10-96 psych patient
  • 10-97 check signal ("On Scene" in CA and other areas)
  • 10-98 prison/jail break
  • 10-99 wanted/stolen record
  • 10-100 dead body
  • 10-200 alarm==See also==
  • Q code
  • voice procedure
  • Z code