In APCO 10-codes, 10-83 refers to "Work school crossing."
This code is typically used by law enforcement officers or traffic control personnel to indicate that they are actively managing or monitoring a school crossing area. This could involve directing traffic, ensuring the safety of children crossing the street, and maintaining order in the vicinity of schools during pick-up or drop-off times.
For example, a communication might sound like this:
- Unit 5: "Dispatch, I'm at the elementary school, initiating 10-83 at the crossing."
- Dispatcher: "Copy that, Unit 5. Maintain safety until the school traffic clears."
Using 10-83 helps ensure that all units are aware of the active presence of law enforcement at school crossings, contributing to the safety of students and the smooth flow of traffic in the area.