In APCO 10-codes, 10-86 refers to "Off duty."
This code is used by law enforcement or emergency services personnel to indicate that they are no longer on active duty and are unavailable for calls or assignments. When a unit transmits a 10-86, it communicates to dispatch and other units that they are off duty and should not be contacted for operational matters.
For example, a communication might look like this:
- Unit 10: "Dispatch, Unit 10 is 10-86, off duty."
- Dispatcher: "Copy that, Unit 10. Have a good evening."
Using 10-86 helps maintain clarity in communications and allows dispatch to manage personnel effectively.