In APCO 10-codes, 10-34 refers to "Dead body."
This code is used by law enforcement and emergency services to indicate that a deceased person has been found or is being reported. It is a serious designation and signals the need for immediate attention from appropriate personnel, such as detectives or coroner's office staff.
For example:
- Officer: "Dispatch, we have a 10-34 at the park near 5th and Main."
- Dispatcher: "Copy that. Sending units to your location for a 10-34."
The use of 10-34 helps ensure that the right resources are deployed to handle the situation appropriately and sensitively.