📞5.2 - Communication Protocol & Code Response
Keep communications short, concise, and to the point! Only use the radio when necessary and unnecessary chatter should be kept to a minimum. The sheriffs office is more keen to using plain speak, however if you may decide to use 10 codes. Below is a short list of 10 codes that we use daily at the Sheriffs Office.
TEN CODES
10-0
Use Caution
10-1
Weak Signal
10-2
Good Signal
10-3
Stop Transmitting
10-4
Affirmative
10-5
Relay to/from
10-6
Busy
10-7
Out of Service
10-8
In Service
10-9
Repeat
10-10
Negative
10-11
???
10-12
Stand By (stop) (wait)
10-13
Existing Condition (Weather)
10-14
Message/Information
10-15
Message Delivered
10-16
Reply To Message
10-17
En-route
10-18
Urgent
10-19
(In) Contact
10-20
Location
10-21
Call ___ By Phone
10-22
Disregard / Cancel
10-23
Arrived at Scene
10-24
Assignment Completed
10-25
Report To (meet)
10-26
Estimated Time
10-27
Drivers License Inquiry
10-28
Vehicle Inquiry
10-29
Record Check (warrants check) on Subject or Vehicle (Stolen)
10-30
Danger/Caution
10-31
Pick-Up
10-32
________Units Needed
10-33
Need Immediate Assistance
10-34
Time
10-35
Out At Residence
10-36
Domestic Disturbance
10-37
Trespassing
10-38
Homicide
10-39
Assault
10-40
Fight In Progress
10-41
Beginning Tour Of Duty
10-42
Ending Tour Of Duty
10-43
Chase
10-44
Riot
10-45
Bomb Threat
10-46
Bank Alarm
10-47
Complete Assignment Quickly
10-48
Detaining Subject/Will Expedite
10-49
Drag Racing
10-50
Accident - PI, PD, F
10-51
Wrecker Needed
10-52
Ambulance Needed
10-53
Road Blocked
10-54
Hit & Run | PI, PD, F | Personal Injury | Property Damage | Fire
10-55
Intoxicated Driver
10-56
Intoxicated Pedestrian
10-57
Request Breathalyzer
10-58
Direct Traffic
10-59
Escort or Convoy
10-60
Investigate Suspicious Vehicle
10-61
Stopping Suspicious Vehicle
10-62
Burglars Breaking/Entering
10-63
Investigate ____ At
10-64
Crime In Progress
10-65
Armed Robbery
10-66
Notify Medical Examiner
10-67
Investigate Report Of Death
10-68
Livestock In Highway
10-69
Advise Present P/S Number
10-70
Improperly Parked Vehicle
10-71
Improper Use Of Radio
10-72
Have Prisoner In Custody
10-73
Mental Subject
10-74
Prison or Jail Break
10-75
Record Shows Wanted or Stolen
10-76
Prowler
10-77
Assist Fire Department
10-78
Reckless Driving
10-79
??? [Child Abuse]
10-80
Pursuit In Progress
10-81
Missing Person
10-82
Forgery or Fraud
10-83
??? [Sexual Offense]
10-84
??? [Juvenile Trouble]
10-85
Civil Matter
10-86
Animal Bite
10-87
Message Received
10-88
Fire At ___ | Nature of Fire | Smoke Visible | No Smoke Visible
10-89
Non Emergency
10-90
Audible Alarm at ___
10-91
10-92
10-93
10-94
10-95
10-96
10-97
10-98
10-99
CODE 4 - Situation under control, CLEAR | 10-8 - End of the Call. Back in service
Code Response
Code responses will be used depending on the call that is coming in. high priority calls will need to be answered using code 3 response. When accepting the 911 calls and going code 1,2,3 you will still need to clear intersections by slowing down and hitting your horn at each section. This will allow the public to know your presence and that you are crossing.
Code 1 - No Lights and Sirens Code 2 - Lights Only (Sirens as needed ie: clearing intersections) Code 3 - Lights and Sirens Code 4 - Situation under control
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