In APCO 10-codes, 10-95 refers to "Prisoner in Custody."
This code is used by law enforcement personnel to indicate that an officer has a suspect or prisoner in their custody. It is essential for communicating the status of an arrest and the presence of a detained individual, especially when coordinating with other units or dispatch.
For example, a radio exchange might occur as follows:
- Unit 45: "Dispatch, this is Unit 45. I have a 10-95 in custody at the corner of 5th and Main."
- Dispatcher: "Copy that, Unit 45. Confirm your location and advise if you need assistance."
Using 10-95 helps to ensure that the necessary resources are available for processing the individual and provides situational awareness to other units responding to the scene.