police scanner codes
Police Scanner Codes
Police scanner codes basically refer to different number-number, number-letter, or number-word combinations used by the police in radio communication. Buzzle introduces the concept and purpose of scanner codes, and also provides a code chart. Take a look!
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Post 2011, most scanner codes have been replaced by simple language in order to introduce greater clarity and detail. This is because the message indicated by a code is very brief and doesn't provide a complete insight into a situation.Codes | Meaning |
Code 2 | Urgent - no light or siren |
Code 3 | Use lights and siren |
Code 4 | No further assistance needed |
Code 5 | Stakeout |
Code 6 | Stay out of area |
Code 7 | Meal break |
Code 8 | Restroom break |
Code 9 | Summer uniform |
Code 10 | SWAT pre-call up |
Code 11 | SWAT call up |
Code 37 | Subject/property wanted |
Codes | Meaning |
Code 10 | Critical Trauma case |
Code 20 | Acute Trauma case |
Code 30 | Trauma case |
Code 40 | Serious case (IV started) |
Code 50 | Basic transport (not serious) |
Code N | Newsworthy event |
Codes | Meaning |
Code Blue | Bus/Cab in trouble |
Code Red | Varda Alarm activated |
Code Purple | Gang Activity |
Codes | Meaning |
10-00 | Officer down, all patrols respond |
10-0 | Caution |
10-1 | Reception poor |
10-2 | Reception good |
10-3 | Stop transmitting |
10-4 | Message received, understood |
10-5 | Relay message |
10-6 | Change channel |
10-7 | Out of service |
10-7A | Out of service, home |
10-7B | Out of service, personal |
10-8 | In service |
10-9 | Repeat message |
10-10 | Off duty |
10-10A | Off duty, home |
10-11 | Identify frequency |
10-12 | Visitor(s) present |
10-13 | Weather and road advice |
10-14 | Citizen w/suspect |
10-15 | Prisoner in custody |
10-16 | Pick up prisoner |
10-17 | Request for gasoline |
10-18 | Equipment exchange |
10-19 | Return(ing) to station |
10-20 | Location |
10-21 | Telephone |
10-21A | Advise home I will return at ____ |
10-22 | Disregard last assignment |
10-23 | Stand by |
10-24 | Request car-to-car transmit |
10-25 | Do you have contact with ____ |
10-26 | Clear |
10-27 | D.D.L. report |
10-28 | Registration request |
10-29 | Check for wants |
10-29F | Subject wanted, felony |
10-29H | Hazard potential from subject |
10-29M | Subject wanted, misdemeanor |
10-29V | Vehicle wanted |
10-30 | Doesn't conform to regulations |
10-32 | Drowning |
10-33 | Alarm sounding, audible |
10-34 | Assist at office |
10-35 | Time check |
10-36 | Confidential information |
10-37 | Identify operator |
10-39 | Can ____ come to the radio? |
10-40 | Is ____ available for phone call? |
10-42 | Check the welfare of/at ____ |
10-43 | Call a doctor |
10-45 | Condition of patient? |
Codes | Meaning |
10-45A | Condition of patient: good |
10-45B | Condition of patient: serious |
10-45C | Condition of patient: critical |
10-45D | Condition of patient: dead |
10-49 | Proceed to ____ |
10-50 | Under influence of drugs |
10-51 | Drunk |
10-52 | Resuscitator |
10-53 | Man down |
10-54 | Possible dead body |
10-55 | Coroner case |
10-56 | Suicide |
10-56A | Suicide attempt |
10-57 | Missing person |
10-59 | Security check |
10-60 | Lock out |
10-61 | Miscellaneous public service |
10-62 | Meet a citizen |
10-62A | Take a report from a citizen |
10-62B | Civilian standby |
10-63 | Prepare to copy |
10-64 | Found property |
10-66 | Suspicious person |
10-67 | Person calling for help |
10-68 | Telephone for police |
10-70 | Prowler |
10-71 | Shooting |
10-72 | Gun involved |
10-73 | How do you receive? |
10-79 | Bomb Threat |
10-80 | Explosion |
10-86A | Any radio traffic? |
10-88 | Assume post |
10-91 | Animal |
10-91A | Animal, stray |
10-91B | Animal, noisy |
10-91C | Animal, injured |
10-91D | Animal, dead |
10-91E | Animal, bite |
10-91G | Animal, pick up |
10-91J | Animal, pick up collect |
10-91L | Animal, leash law violation |
10-95 | Requesting ID tech unit |
10-97 | Arrived at scene |
10-98 | Available to assign |
10-99 | Warrants or stolen vehicle indicated |
10-100 | Misdemeanor warrant |
10-109 | Suicide |
10-200 | Drugs involved |
10-600 | Livestock down |
10-1000 | Felony warrant |
Codes | Meaning |
11-10 | Take report |
11-24 | Abandoned vehicle |
11-25 | Traffic hazard |
11-26 | Abandoned bicycle |
11-27 | 10-27 W/driver held |
11-28 | 10-28 W/driver held |
11-40 | Advise if ambulance needed |
11-41 | Ambulance needed |
11-42 | No ambulance needed |
11-44 | Deceased person (Coroner Req'd) |
11-48 | Furnish transportation |
11-51 | Escort |
11-52 | Funeral detail |
11-54 | Suspicious vehicle |
11-55 | Officer being followed by auto |
11-56 | 11-55 W/dangerous persons |
11-57 | Unidentified auto at assignments |
11-58 | Radio monitored, use phone |
Codes | Meaning |
11-59 | Intensive attention: high hazard, business areas |
11-60 | Attack in high hazard area |
11-65 | Signal light out |
11-66 | Defective signal light |
11-78 | Aircraft accident |
11-79 | Accident - Ambulance sent |
11-80 | Accident - Major injuries |
11-81 | Accident - Minor injuries |
11-82 | Accident - No injuries |
11-83 | Accident - No detail |
11-84 | Direct traffic |
11-85 | Tow truck required |
11-94 | Pedestrian stop |
11-95 | Routine traffic stop |
11-96 | Checking suspicious vehicle |
11-97 | Time/security check on patrol |
11-98 | Meet: |
11-99 | Officer needs help! |
Codes | Meaning |
187 | Homicide |
207 | Kidnapping |
207A | Kidnapping attempt |
211 | Robbery |
211A | Robbery alarm |
211S | Robbery alarm, silent |
217 | Assault with intent to murder |
240 | Assault |
242 | Battery |
245 | Assault with a deadly weapon |
246 | Shooting at inhabited dwelling |
261 | Rape |
261A | Attempted rape |
273A | Child neglect |
273D | Wife beating - Felony |
288 | Lewd conduct |
311 | Indecent exposure |
314 | Indecent exposure |
374B | Illegal dumping |
390 | Drunk |
390D | Drunk, unconscious |
415 | Disturbance |
417 | Person with a gun |
417A | Person with a knife |
459 | Burglary |
459A | Burglar alarm |
459S | Burglar alarm, silent |
470 | Forgery |
480 | Hit and run - Felony |
481 | Hit and run - Misdemeanor |
484 | Petty theft |
487 | Grand theft |
Codes | Meaning |
488 | Petty theft |
502 | Drunk Driving |
503 | Auto theft |
504 | Tampering with a vehicle |
505 | Reckless driving |
507 | Public nuisance |
510 | Speeding or racing vehicles |
586 | Illegal parking |
594 | Malicious mischief |
595 | Runaway car |
604 | Throwing missiles |
647 | Lewd conduct |
653M | Threatening phone calls |
5150 | Mental case |
10851 | Auto theft |
10852 | Tampering with vehicle |
20001 | Hit and run - Felony |
20002 | Hit and run - Misdemeanor |
20007 | Hit and run - Unattended |
21958 | Drunk pedestrian on roadway |
22350 | Speeding |
22500 | Illegal parking |
23101 | Drunk driving - injuries |
23102 | Drunk Driving |
23103 | Reckless driver |
23104 | Reckless driver |
23105 | Driver under narcotics |
23109 | Racing |
23110 | Person throwing objects at vehicles |
23151 | Drunk driving - injuries |
23152 | Drunk driver |