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To find out what the codes mean, see the list below. If you listen in and don't
hear any radio traffic, you've tuned in when there's not much talk going on. Typically
evenings and nights are the busiest times for scanner traffic.
10-1 | Signal weak |
10-2 | Signal good |
10-4 | Affirmative |
10-5 | Relay (to) |
10-6 | Busy |
10-7 | Going off-duty/out of service |
10-8 | In service |
10-9 | Say again |
10-11 | ______ on duty |
10-12 | Stand by |
10-17 | Enroute |
10-20 | Location |
10-21 | Call by phone |
10-22 | Disregard/take no further action |
10-23 | Arrived at scene |
10-25 | Report to |
10-27 | Driver's license/permit information |
10-28 | Ownership information/check full registration |
10-29 | Records check/warrant information |
10-31 | pick up papers |
10-34 | Correct time |
10-40 | Out of service - subject to call |
10-42 | Prisoner in custody or booking |
10-43 | No. traffic your unit |
10-44 | Does not conform with rules & regulations |
10-46 | Checking for traffic |
10-48 | Officer at home |
10-49 | Confidential information |
10-50 | Switching to ____ frequency |
10-51 | Felony warrant outstanding |
10-52 | Misdemeanor warrant outstanding |
10-60 | Female officer needed to search |
10-68 | Court attendance |
10-70 | P.R. contact |
10-71 | Police range |
10-73 | Equipment transfer |
10-74 | Minor repair vehicle |
10-76 | Notify owner of vehicle recovery |
10-77 | Notify parents of juvenile detention |
10-79 | Death or emergency messages |
10-85 | Wires down |
10-86 | Irrigation water on street |
10-88 | Damaged sidewalk |
10-89 | Holes in street |
10-90 | Traffic signals out of order |
10-91 | Assist stranded motorist |
10-92 | Wagon wanted |
2 | Urgent |
3 | Emergency |
4 | No further assistance needed |
6 | Out for investigation |
7 | Out of service to eat |
101 | Woman in car |
102 | Woman out of car |
103 | Subject to call at Ext. |
105 | Going for gas |
106 | Car wash |
210 | Strong armed robbery |
211 | Armed robbery |
211A | Armed robbery alarm |
211C | Organized crime/conspiracy |
211E | Extortion |
236 | Threat |
237G | Glue sniffing |
237L | Marijuana (large amount) |
237M | Report of marijuana |
237D | Dangerous drugs |
237N | Narcotics |
239 | Fight |
240 | Assault |
240E | Reckless endangerment |
245 | Aggravated assault |
261 | Rape |
261B | Bigamy, Adultery, etc. |
300 | Gambling |
301 | Prostitution |
310 | Molesting |
311 | Indecent exposure |
312 | Child neglect |
312A | Child abuse |
312C | Contributing to delinquency of minor |
315 | Forgery |
316 | Bogus check |
317 | Soliciting |
318 | Theft by fraud |
319 | Loss report |
390 | Drunk |
390A | LARC |
390D | Drunk driver |
390L | Liquor violation |
415A | Phone calls |
415B | Criminal damage |
415C | Curfew violation |
415E | Loud music or noise disturbing |
415F | Family row disturbing |
415G | Shots fired |
415H | Animals disturbing, barking dog |
415I | Incorrigible juvenile |
415J | Juvenile disturbing |
415O | Obstructing a thoroughfare (sleeping on sidewalk, etc.) |
415W | Misuse of weapon |
418 | Civil matter - stand by |
418A | Landlord - tenant dispute |
418B | Neighbor dispute |
418D | Illegal dumping |
418G | Unwanted guest(s) |
418T | Trespassing |
451 | Homicide |
459 | Burglary |
459A | Burglar alarm |
459F | Burglary from vehicle |
487 | Theft |
487A | Theft from person - purse snatch |
487B | Shoplifting |
487F | Theft from vehicle |
487I | Stolen bicycle |
487J | Stolen property |
487L | Locate only |
487P | Police car stolen |
487V | Recovery of vehicle |
500 | Generic |
501 | False reporting |
502 | Obstructing justice |
503 | City ordinance offense |
508 | Traffic control |
510 | Speeding or racing |
585 | Traffic hazard |
586 | Illegal parking |
601 | Missing person |
601J | Missing juvenile |
601F | Found missing person |
651 | Loose animals |
651A | Injured animals |
711 | Intensive patrol |
900 | Check welfare |
900B | Open door, window, gate, etc. |
901 | Injured or sick person |
901C | Cutting or stabbing |
901G | Shooting |
901H | Dead body |
901K | Ambulance (enroute, at scene or needed) |
901O | Overdose victim |
901U | Suicide |
901X | Attempted suicide |
912 | Enroute to hospital |
914 | Fire follow-up |
915 | Arson |
915H | Hazardous material(s) |
915B | Fire bomb |
917 | Abandonded vehicle |
918 | Insane person |
921 | Prowler |
921P | Peeping Tom |
926 | Wrecker from list |
926N | Vehicle seizure |
927 | Investigate unknown trouble |
928 | Found property |
928E | Found explosives |
928I | Found bicycle |
928N | Found narcotics |
960 | Police aircraft down, no injury/damage |
960A | Police aircraft down, w/ injury/damage |
961 | Accident - no injuries |
961H | Hit & run - no injuries |
962 | Accident - injuries |
962H | Hit & run - injuries |
963 | Accident - fatality |
963H | Hit & run - fatality |
964T | Translation detail |
965 | Chemist needed |
966 | Crime lab print specialist needed |