In APCO 10-codes, 10-60 refers to "Suspicious person."
This code is utilized by law enforcement personnel to communicate that there is a person in the vicinity who is behaving suspiciously or appears to be involved in criminal activity. Officers may use this code to alert other units or dispatch about the presence of this individual, prompting further investigation or surveillance.
For example:
- Officer: "Dispatch, I have a 10-60 at the corner of Main and 5th, requesting backup."
- Dispatcher: "Copy that, Officer. Backup is on the way."
The 10-60 code helps maintain situational awareness and ensures a coordinated response when suspicious individuals are observed, contributing to public safety and crime prevention.