10 Codes

In APCO 10-codes, 10-72 refers to "Report of a fire."

This code is utilized by law enforcement and emergency services personnel to indicate that there has been a report of a fire in a specific location. The use of 10-72 helps ensure effective communication among responders and dispatchers regarding potential fire emergencies that may require immediate attention.

For example, a typical communication might occur as follows:

In APCO 10-codes, 10-71 refers to "Smoke report."

This code is used by law enforcement or emergency services personnel to indicate that there has been a report of smoke in a particular area, which may or may not be related to a fire. The 10-71 code helps dispatchers and responders communicate efficiently about potential fire hazards or situations that require investigation.

For example, a communication might occur as follows:

In APCO 10-codes, 10-70 refers to "Fire alarm."

This code is used by law enforcement or emergency services personnel to indicate that a fire alarm has been activated or reported. It alerts responding units to a potential fire situation that may require immediate attention, investigation, or action.

For example, a communication might occur as follows:

In APCO 10-codes, 10-7 means "Out of Service."

This indicates that an officer or unit is no longer available for service or duty. It could be due to a shift ending, equipment failure, or another reason that takes the unit out of operation for a period of time. For example:

• Officer: "Dispatch, I'm 10-7 for the day."

It is used to inform dispatchers and other units that the officer or unit will not be responding to calls or available for assignments.

In APCO 10-codes, 10-69 refers to "Message delivered."

This code is used by law enforcement or emergency services personnel to indicate that a message or communication has been successfully delivered to the intended recipient. It serves as a confirmation that the information has reached the officer or unit, enabling them to take any necessary action based on that message.

For example, a communication might occur as follows:

In APCO 10-codes, 10-68 refers to "Message received."

This code is used by law enforcement or emergency services personnel to acknowledge that they have received and understood a message or communication from dispatch or another unit. It serves as a confirmation that the message has been noted and that the officer or unit is ready to proceed with the information or instructions provided.

For example, a communication might occur as follows:

In APCO 10-codes, 10-67 refers to "All units stand by."

This code is used by dispatchers or officers to instruct all units to remain on standby and be ready to respond or take further instructions. It can be used in various scenarios, such as waiting for additional information, coordinating a response, or during a critical situation where units should be prepared to act but not currently engaged.

For example, a communication might occur as follows:

In APCO 10-codes, 10-66 refers to "Suspicious Person."

This code is used by law enforcement and emergency services to indicate that there is a person acting suspiciously or behaving in a manner that may warrant investigation.

For example, a communication might occur as follows:

In APCO 10-codes, 10-65 refers to "Net Message Assignment."

This code is used in communications among law enforcement, emergency services, or dispatchers to indicate that a message is being assigned to a specific unit or officer over the radio or data system.

For example, a communication might look like this:

In APCO 10-codes, 10-64 refers to "Message for Local Delivery."

This code is typically used in communications among law enforcement, emergency services, or dispatchers to indicate that a specific message or piece of information needs to be delivered locally, usually to a particular officer or unit in the field.

For example, a communication might look like this: