Police 10/11 Codes Overview Quiz

Police 10/11 Codes Overview

• 10-1: Indicates a poor reception in communication.
• 10-2: Indicates a good reception in communication.
• 10-4: Common acknowledgment or confirmation of a message.
• 10-6: Used when an officer is busy and may not respond immediately.
• 10-7: Signifies that an officer is out of service.
• 10-8: Indicates that an officer is back in service.
• 10-9: Request to repeat a transmitted message.
• 10-10: Reminder to remain in service.
• 10-13: Notify or advise on road or weather conditions.

Arrest and Reporting Codes

• 10-16: Refers to a prisoner in custody.
• 10-17: Used to report a routine occurrence.
• 10-19: Indicates returning to the station.
• 10-20: Simple request for location information.
• 10-21: Request to contact the station via phone.
• 10-21H: Emergency phone contact with home only.
• 10-22: Request to disregard the previous message.

Operational and Safety Codes

• 10-23: Stand by for further instructions.
• 10-28: Request for vehicle registration information.
• 10-29: Local check for any outstanding warrants related to a person or license plate.
• 10-29NCIC: Comprehensive check for all wants on a subject.
• 10-34: Questioning if an officer is clear to proceed.
• 10-35: Alert regarding a dangerous individual.
• 10-36: Request for an accurate time check.

Shift and Assignment Management

• 10-42: Indicates the end of an officer's shift.
• 10-87: Invite to meet an officer while maintaining active status.
• 10-88: A request for a cover unit for support.
• 10-89: Notification regarding a bomb threat.
• 10-97: Confirmation of arrival at the scene of a call.
• 10-98: Indicates completion of the last assignment.

Emergency and Situational Codes

• 11-6: Indicates the discharge of a firearm.
• 11-7: Refers to a prowler in the vicinity.
• 11-8: Indicates a person is down, necessitating attention.
• 11-10: Command to conduct an investigation and report results.
• 11-12: Refers to an injured animal.
• 11-13: Identifies a dead animal.
• 11-14: Relates to a dog bite incident.

Traffic and Accident Codes

• 11-24: Report of an abandoned vehicle.
• 11-27: Local check revealing no felony record.
• 11-28: Local check revealing no misdemeanor record.
• 11-29: Indicates there are no active warrants.
• 11-30: An incomplete phone call report.
• 11-31: Requesting assistance or help.
• 11-40: Notifying whether an ambulance is required.
• 11-41: Confirmation that an ambulance is needed.
• 11-42: Indicates no ambulance is necessary.
• 11-44: Case requiring the coroner's involvement.

Medical and Assistance Codes

• 11-45: Report of an attempted suicide.
• 11-46: Indicating a report of death.
• 11-47: Refers to an injured person needing assistance.
• 11-48: Provision for transport being necessary.
• 11-49: Vehicle stop without a license check.
• 11-50: Vehicle stop requiring a license check.
• 11-51: Stop and interview a pedestrian.
• 11-53: Requesting a security check.
• 11-55: Reporting hazardous or chemical spills.

Miscellaneous Codes

• 11-60: Investigating a water leak.
• 11-66: Report of signals being out of order.
• 11-71: Reporting a fire incident.
• 11-80: Serious injury involved in an accident.
• 11-81: Minor injury reported in an accident.
• 11-82: Non-injury accident reported.
• 11-83: Accident with no details available.
• 11-84: Request for traffic control assistance.
• 11-85: Request for a tow truck.
• 11-86: Special detail required for an operation.
• 11-88: Assistance for a disabled motorist.
• 11-99: Critical alert indicating an officer needs immediate help.
• 10-5: Relay information to another unit.