In APCO 10-codes, 10-63 refers to "Prepare to make written copy."
This code is used in communications by law enforcement or emergency services to indicate that the recipient should be ready to document information. It often signals that detailed information will follow, requiring the officer or responder to take notes or record the details for later reference.
For example, a communication using this code might go like this:
- Dispatcher: "Unit 12, please be ready. I will provide additional details on the suspect's description shortly."
- Unit 12: "10-63, dispatch. Ready to take notes."
The use of 10-63 facilitates efficient communication, ensuring that important information is properly documented for record-keeping or investigative purposes.