In APCO 10-codes, 10-98 refers to "Prisoner in Custody."
This code is used by law enforcement officers to indicate that they have taken someone into custody. It serves as a communication tool to inform dispatch and other units that an arrest has been made, and there is a prisoner that needs to be transported or managed.
For example, a radio communication might look like this:
- Unit 7: "Dispatch, this is Unit 7. We have a 10-98 at 123 Main St."
- Dispatcher: "Unit 7, copy that. Are you in need of transport?"
Using 10-98 helps streamline communication regarding prisoner status and ensures that appropriate resources can be dispatched to assist if needed. It also aids in tracking the custody and transfer of individuals who have been arrested.