In APCO 10-codes, 10-80 refers to "Chase in Progress."
This code is used by law enforcement officers to indicate that they are currently involved in a vehicle pursuit or chase, typically involving a suspect trying to evade arrest. The use of 10-80 alerts other units and dispatch to the situation, prompting them to provide assistance or monitor the chase for safety reasons.
For example, communication might look like this:
- Unit 5: "Dispatch, this is Unit 5. We're in a 10-80 with a vehicle fleeing south on Main Street."
- Dispatcher: "Unit 5, copy that. All units be advised of a 10-80 in progress."
Using 10-80 helps ensure that all personnel are aware of the situation and can respond appropriately to assist with the chase or to manage traffic and public safety.