Alabama 10 Codes Flashcards

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What does '00' mean?

Emergency road repairs needed

Out of service

Give as 'double zero.' Officer needs all possible assistance (correct)

Investigate suspicious vehicle

What does '10-0' signify?

Use caution. Details not known

What does '10-1' stand for?

Unable to copy -- change location

What is the meaning of '10-2'?

Signal good Signup and view all the answers

What instruction does '10-3' convey?

Stop transmitting Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-4' indicate?

Acknowledgment (ok) Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-5' mean?

Relay Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-50' refer to?

Accident Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-6' mean?

Busy unless urgent Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-7' signify?

Out of service; not subject to call Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-8' represent?

In service Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-10' indicate?

Out of service; subject to call Signup and view all the answers

What instruction does '10-9' convey?

Repeat Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-11' refer to?

Remain in service Signup and view all the answers

What meaning does '10-12' have?

Stand by (stop); remain alert for further details Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-13' refer to?

Weather or road conditions Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-15' signify?

Have in possession Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-16' refer to?

Pick-up Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-14' mean?

Correct time Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-17' indicate?

Urgent rush; present detail Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-18' ask?

Any traffic for this unit? Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-20' ask?

Location? Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-19' signify?

No traffic for your unit or station Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-21' mean?

Call by phone Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-22' signify?

Report in person to Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-24' refer to?

Assignment completed Signup and view all the answers

What is represented by '10-25'?

Disregard last information or assignment Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-72' signify?

Meet complainant Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-23' indicate?

Arrived at scene Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-74' mean?

Intoximeter operator needed Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-26' refer to?

Detaining person or vehicle. Expedite Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-27' mean?

Drivers license information Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-31' signify?

Hit and run Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-28' indicate?

Vehicle registration information Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-29' refer to?

Check for wanted Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-34' signify?

Tower lights Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-30' mean?

Illegal use of radio Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-32' refer to?

Man with gun Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-33' signify?

EMERGENCY maximum priority. All units not involved maintain radio silence. Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-35' mean?

Major crime alert Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-36' indicate?

Urgent use lights and sirens Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-37' refer to?

Urgent silent run Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-38' signify?

Investigate suspicious vehicle Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-39' mean?

Stopping suspicious vehicle Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-40' refer to?

Stolen vehicle Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-41' signify?

Beginning tour of duty Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-42' mean?

Ending tour of duty Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-43' signify?

Complete present assignment quickly Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-44' refer to?

Permission to leave assigned patrol area Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-45' mean?

Off day Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-46' signify?

Assist motorist Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-47' refer to?

Emergency road repairs needed Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-98' mean?

Prison jail break Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-99' signify?

Records indicate wanted or stolen Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-100' refer to?

Hot pursuit Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-48' signify?

Need assistance. Not 00 or 10-33 Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-49' mean?

Traffic light out Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-51' indicate?

Wrecker needed Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-52' refer to?

Ambulance needed Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-53' signify?

Road block Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-54' mean?

Livestock on highway Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-55' refer to?

Intoxicated driver Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-56' signify?

Intoxicated pedestrian Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-57' represent?

Crime in progress Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-58' mean?

Direct traffic Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-59' signify?

Convoy or escort Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-60' refer to?

Attempt to contact Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-61' mean?

Return to... Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-62' signify?

Reply to message Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-63' mean?

Prepare to make written copy Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-64' refer to?

Message for local delivery Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-65' mean?

Radio log number Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-66' signify?

Message, dispatch, assignment cancellation Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-67' refer to?

Prowler report Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-68' mean?

Dispatch information Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-69' signify?

Car to car clearance Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-70' mean?

Fire alarm Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-71' refer to?

Report progress on fire Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-73' mean?

Supervisor needed Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-75' signify?

Photographer needed Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-76' refer to?

Investigator needed Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-77' mean?

Narcotics agent needed Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-78' signify?

Notify coroner Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-79' refer to?

In contact with Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-80' mean?

Disaster control group Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-81' signify?

Squad in vicinity Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-82' refer to?

Reserve lodging Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-83' mean?

Cancel reservations Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-84' signify?

En route Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-85' mean?

Will be late Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-86' refer to?

Missing person Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-87' signify?

E.T.A Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-88' mean?

Present telephone number of Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-89' signify?

Dead person Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-90' refer to?

Bank alarm Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-91' mean?

Unnecessary use of radio Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-92' refer to?

Murder Signup and view all the answers

What does '10-93' signify?

Blockade Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Alabama 10 Codes Overview

Commonly used by law enforcement for communication efficiency.
Codes simplify messages and reduce radio traffic.

Key Codes and Definitions

00: "Double zero." Requesting all possible assistance.
10-0: Caution advised; details unknown.
10-1: Unable to copy; change location needed.
10-2: Signal is good.
10-3: Stop transmitting communications.
10-4: Acknowledgment (understood).
10-5: Relay messages (subcategories include personnel, property, prisoner, and papers).
10-50: Accident reported (with subcodes for fatal, personal injury, property damage, and state vehicle).
10-6: Busy unless urgent matters arise.
10-7: Out of service; not available for calls.
10-8: Currently in service.
10-10: Out of service; available for calls.
10-9: Repeat last message.
10-11: Remain in service.
10-12: Stand by; remain alert for further instructions.
10-13: Current weather or road conditions.
10-15: Have possession (subcategories include personnel, property, prisoner, and papers).
10-16: Pick-up needed (subcategories include personnel, property, prisoner, and papers).
10-14: Correct time request.
10-17: Urgent rush; present detail for actions.
10-18: Inquiry about traffic status for a unit.

Additional Important Codes

10-19: No traffic for the specified unit.
10-21: Requesting a phone call to a specified number.
10-24: Assignment is completed.
10-25: Disregard last information or instruction given.
10-72: Meet with complainant.
10-23: Arrival at the scene reported.
10-33: Emergency; maximum priority; maintain radio silence for uninvolved units.
10-35: Major crime alert.
10-36: Urgent use of lights and sirens requested.
10-39: Stopping a suspicious vehicle noted.
10-54: Reporting livestock present on a highway.
10-57: Indicating a crime in progress.
10-96: Report of a dead person.

Emergency and Assistance Codes

10-46: Requesting assistance for a motorist.
10-51: Wrecker assistance needed.
10-61: Instruction to return to a specified location.
10-73: Request for a supervisor's assistance.

Conclusion

The Alabama 10 Codes system is an essential communication tool for law enforcement officers, providing clarity and brevity in urgent situations. Familiarity with these codes enhances operational efficiency and promotes better responses during incidents.

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