Here are the majority of the codes that you will hear
while scanning. I took out the codes that you
never hear used. These are the codes that are used in the Jonesboro,
AR area. Of course these codes can vary from agency to agency.
10-1 Signal unreadable
10-2 Signal readable
10-4 O.K.
10-6 Busy
10-7 Out of service or dead
10-8 In service
10-9 Repeat
10-10 Out of service subject to call
10-11 Wrecker
10-12 Subjects/Visitors present
10-14 Escort/Convoy
10-15 Subject in custody
10-17 Paper documents - ex. arrest warrants, eviction notices, etc.
10-19 In route
10-20 Location
10-21 Telephone
10-22 Disregard/Cancel Previous Traffic
10-24 Traffic Stop
10-25 Intoxicated
10-28 Vehicle registration check
10-29 Check for warrants/stolen
10-32 Intoxicated
10-38 Motor Vehicle Accident
10-40 Meal Break
10-42 Home
10-49 Meet with someone
10-50 No Traffic
10-51 Run NCIC check
10-52 negative response to NCIC check
10-53 positive response to NCIC check
10-81 Police Department/Sheriff's Office/Headquarters
10-88 Phone number
10-94 Meal or Rest Break
10-97 Arrived at scene
10-98 Finished with assignment
If you have any additions to this list or questions, email me here.
List compiled by Brad Gillette, KB5YJS