In APCO 10-codes, 10-85 refers to "Meeting in progress."
This code is used to indicate that a unit is currently engaged in a meeting, either with other personnel or members of the public. When a unit transmits a 10-85 code, it informs dispatch and other units that they may be unavailable for calls or may experience a delay in responding to further communications.
For example, a communication might look like this:
- Unit 5: "Dispatch, I'm currently at a 10-85 with the community center."
- Dispatcher: "Copy that, Unit 5. You're marked unavailable."
Using 10-85 helps maintain clarity within communication channels, ensuring that all units are aware of which units are occupied and not available for immediate response.