In APCO 10-codes, 10-24 refers to "Assignment Completed."
This code is used by law enforcement and emergency personnel to indicate that they have finished their assigned task or call. When an officer communicates 10-24, it signals to dispatch or other units that they are no longer engaged in that particular assignment and are available for further calls or tasks.
For example:
- Dispatcher: "Unit 5, please respond to the disturbance on Elm Street."
- Officer: "Unit 5 is on the way. 10-24 when we arrive."
Using 10-24 helps streamline communication by providing a clear and concise way to report task completion, which allows for better coordination among units and efficient management of resources.