10-66: Suspicious Person

In APCO 10-codes, 10-66 refers to "Suspicious Person."

This code is used by law enforcement and emergency services to indicate that there is a person acting suspiciously or behaving in a manner that may warrant investigation.

For example, a communication might occur as follows:

  • Dispatcher: "Unit 4, please respond to a 10-66 reported at Main and Second."
  • Unit 4: "10-66 acknowledged, en route."

Using 10-66 allows officers to communicate efficiently about potential threats or suspicious activities, facilitating a quicker response and coordination among units.