10 Codes

In APCO 10-codes, 10-90 refers to "Breach of Peace."

This code is utilized by law enforcement or emergency services to indicate a situation where there is a disturbance or disruption that may threaten public order. A 10-90 could involve fights, loud arguments, or other activities that could escalate into more serious incidents.

For example, a communication might sound like this:

In APCO 10-codes, 10-9 means "Repeat."

This code is used to request that a message or transmission be repeated for clarity. It is particularly useful in situations where communication may have been unclear or when background noise interferes with the message being received. For example:

In APCO 10-codes, 10-89 refers to "Bomb Threat."

This code is used by law enforcement or emergency services to indicate that there is a bomb threat at a particular location. When a unit communicates a 10-89, it usually means they are responding to or investigating a situation involving a reported bomb or explosive device.

For example, a communication might look like this:

In APCO 10-codes, 10-88 refers to "Present Location."

This code is typically used by law enforcement or emergency services personnel to ask or report their current location. It helps facilitate clear communication, especially in scenarios where units need to coordinate movements or respond to incidents.

For example, a communication might look like this:

In APCO 10-codes, 10-87 refers to "Pickup."

This code is used by law enforcement or emergency services personnel to indicate that they are picking up an individual or a piece of equipment. It is a way to communicate the action of retrieving someone or something without going into detailed explanations over the radio, allowing for efficient communication among units.

For example, a communication might look like this:

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:

In APCO 10-codes, 10-85 refers to "Meeting in progress."

This code is used to indicate that a unit is currently engaged in a meeting, either with other personnel or members of the public. When a unit transmits a 10-85 code, it informs dispatch and other units that they may be unavailable for calls or may experience a delay in responding to further communications.

For example, a communication might look like this:

In APCO 10-codes, 10-84 refers to "If meeting, advise ETA."

This code is commonly used in communication among law enforcement or emergency services to indicate that if personnel are meeting with someone (another officer, dispatcher, or public), they should provide their estimated time of arrival (ETA).

For example, a communication might look like this:

In APCO 10-codes, 10-83 refers to "Work school crossing."

This code is typically used by law enforcement officers or traffic control personnel to indicate that they are actively managing or monitoring a school crossing area. This could involve directing traffic, ensuring the safety of children crossing the street, and maintaining order in the vicinity of schools during pick-up or drop-off times.

For example, a communication might sound like this:

In APCO 10-codes, 10-82 refers to "Reserve lodging."

This code is typically used by law enforcement officers or other emergency responders to indicate that they are requesting accommodations for themselves or for individuals they are responsible for, such as prisoners or witnesses. The request for 10-82 might be made when officers need to stay overnight due to a long shift, ongoing investigation, or any situation that requires them to be away from their home station for an extended period.