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10-Codes


What are "10" Codes?

10-Codes are short, numeric codes used by law enforcement to quickly and clearly communicate common messages over radio.

Think of them as a shorthand to keep radio chatter efficient and professional.


A full and extensive list of all the available 10-codes can be found below.

  • 10-1 Receiving Poorly
  • 10-2 Receiving Well
  • 10-4 OK / Copy
  • 10-5 Relay Message
  • 10-6 Busy
  • 10-7 Out of Service
  • 10-8 In Service
  • 10-9 Repeat, unable to read your message
  • 10-10 Out of Service, Off Duty
  • 10-11 Traffic Stop
  • 10-12 Officials or visitors present
  • 10-13 Advised road and weather conditions
  • 10-14 Convoy or escort
  • 10-15 Prisoner In custody
  • 10-16 Procure prisoner at ____
  • 10-17 Procure papers at ____
  • 10-18 Complete present assign ASAP
  • 10-19 Return to the station
  • 10-20 What is your location?
  • 10-21 Call this station via phone
  • 10-22 Take no further action / Disregard (May be used in roleplay to ignore something, Like a misclick)
  • 10-23 Stand by
  • 10-24 Trouble at station
  • 10-28 Check vehicle registration
  • 10-29 Check for wanted
  • 10-30 Does not conform to rules & regulations
  • 10-31 Check ID
  • 10-32 Additional Units
  • 10-33 Officer Emergency / Panic / Emergency - keep air clear
  • 10-34 Clear for local dispatch
  • 10-35 Confidential Information
  • 10-36 Correct time
  • 10-37 Operator on Duty
  • 10-38 Are you OK?
  • 10-39 Mail is delivered
  • 10-42 Officer ___ now at home
  • 10-46 Pick up party at
  • 10-47 No traffic
  • 10-49 En route
  • 10-50 Auto Accident, Unknown
  • 10-54 Auto Accident, no injuries
  • 10-56 Auto Accident, Injuries
  • 10-58 Auto Accident, Fatal
  • 10-61 DUI
  • 10-62 Reckless Driving
  • 10-80 Pursuit
  • 10-97 Arriving at scene
  • 10-98 Finished last assignment