Radio Codes

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Key Phrases and Terminology

The contents below lists some key phrases and terminology that you will need to know, understand and use.

Radio codes are generally optional as long as the message is clear and concise. The codes listed below are the only codes which are authorized for use within the department, using others may confuse your colleagues and cause critical issues, therefore it is a disciplinable offense to use other codes in the main radio.

Codes

10-0 Use Caution
10-1 Signal Weak
10-2 Signal Good
10-3 Stop Transmitting
10-4 Message Received
10-5 Relay
10-7 Out Of Service
10-8 In Service
10-9 Repeat
10-10 Fight In Progress
10-12 Stand By
10-13 Report Conditions
10-15 Work Disturbance
10-18 Urgent
10-20 Advise To Location
10-21 Phone <Number>
10-22 Disregard
10-23 Arrived At Scene
10-24 Assignment Complete
10-25 Report to <Location>
10-26 Detaining Suspect
10-30 Unauthorized Use Of Radio
10-31 Crime In Progress
10-32 Person With Gun
10-33 Emergency - All Units Stand By
10-41 Beginning Shift
10-42 End Shift
10-43 Information
10-44 Permission to Leave
10-52 Request Ambulance
10-59 Escort
10-60 Squad In Vicinity
10-61 Personnel In Vicinity
10-62 Reply To Message
10-63 Prepare to Copy
10-70 Fire Alarm
10-73 Smoke Report
10-74 Negative
10-76 En route to <Location>
10-77 Estimated Time of Arrival
10-78 Request Assistance
10-80 Pursuit in Progress
10-85 Arrival Delayed
10-89 Bomb Threat
10-95 Subject In Custody
10-96 Detain Subject
10-98 Prisoner Escape