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BREVITY PATROL CODES:
10-3 Change Channels 11-10 Take A Report
10-10 Off Duty 11-12 Loose Livestock
10-11 Idenify Mobile Freq. 11-24 Abandoned Vehicle
10-12 Computer Delay Your 11-25 Traffic Hazard
10-29, 11-27, or 11-28 11-27 DDL Check Driver Held
10-14 Provide Escort 11-28 Registration Check, Driver Held
10-15 Prisoner in Custody 11-41 Ambulance Required
10-17 Relay Papers, Supplies, etc. 11-42 Paramedic Required (E M T)
10-23 Stand By 11-44 Possible Fatality
10-29 Check For Wanted(person, 11-48 Provide Transportation
Vehicle Or Object) 11-66 Defective Traffic Signals
10-37 What Time Is It? 11-78 Paramedics Dispatched
10-39 Message Or Item Delivered 11-79 Accident- Ambulance Rolling
10-97 Arrived At Scene 11-98 Officer Requires Help, Emergency
10-98 Assignment Completed 11-99 Emergency At Office
Accident- Major Injury Code 2 Urgent
Accident- Minor Injury Code 3 Emergency
Accident- Property Damage Code 4 Cancel backup
Accident- No Details Code 20 Notify Press
Direct Traffic Code 33 Clear Radio Channels For
Tow Truck Required Emergency Traffic
Bomb Threat "X" Used With Any Code Denotes Female Is Involved
Bomb Found "A" May Be Used To Designate An Abandoned Vehicle
Meet_____
California Highway Patrol Radio System Photos
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CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CODES:
Also used by Antioch, Concord, Pleasant Hill and Walnut Creek
Phonetic Alphabet:
A Adam N Nora
B Boy O Ocean
C Charles P Paul
D David Q Queen
E Edward R Robert
F Frank S Sam
G George T Tom
H Henry U Union
I Ida V Victor
J John W William
K King X X-Ray
L Lincoln Y Yellow
M Mary Z Zebra
Ten Codes:
10-1 Unable to copy, relocate 10-35 Current time
10-2 Signals good 10-36 Confidential information
10-3 Stop transmitting 10-37 Identify operator
10-4 Acknowledgement 10-38 Stopping suspicious vehicle
10-5 Relay 10-39 Current status
10-6 Busy, stand-by 10-40 Is____available for a call?
10-7 Out of service 10-41 Beginning tour of duty
10-7B Out, personal 10-42 Call doctor
10-7OD Off duty 10-43 Call doctor
10-7X Out on portable 10-44 Request permission to leave
10-8 In service 10-45 Condition of patient
10-9 Repeat 10-45A Condition good
10-10 Home 10-45B Condition serious
10-11 Dog case 10-45C Condition critical
10-12 Visitors present 10-45D Condition deceased
10-13 Weather and road report 10-48 Traffic standard repair
10-14 Report of prowler 10-49 Proceed on route to_______
10-15 Prisoner in custody 10-50 Traffic addicent - F, PI, PD
10-15X Female prisoner in custody 10-51 Drunk
10-16 Pick up 10-52 Drunk
10-17 Meet complainant 10-53 Person down
10-18 Complete assignment quickly 10-54 Possible dead body
10-19 Return to station 10-55 Coroner's case
10-20 Location 10-56 Suicide
10-21 Telephone 10-56A Attempt suicide
10-22 Disregard 10-57 HIt & Run -- F, PI, PD
10-23 Stand-by 10-58 Direct traffic
10-24 Assignment completed 10-59 Security check
10-25 Report in person to_______ 10-61 Personnel in area
10-26 Clear 10-62 Meet a citizen
10-27 Wanted 10-63 Copy a message
10-27V Vehicle code warrant 10-64 Message for local delivery
10-27M Misdemeanor warrant 10-65 Net message assignment
10-27F Felony warrant 10-66 Suspicious person
10-28 Vehicle registration 10-67 Person yelling for help
10-29 Warrant/wanted check 10-68 Dispatch information
10-30 Illegal use of radio 10-69 Message received
10-31 Crime in progress 10-70 Prowler
10-32 Man with gun 10-71 Shooting
10-33 Alarm sounding 10-72 Knifing
10-34 Open door/window 10-73 How do you copy
10-74 Negative
Welfare & Instution Codes:
601 Incorrigible
602 Delinquent
5150 Mental Case
5170 Alcoholic
General Codes:
Code 1 Your convenience
Code 2 Urgent
Code 3 Emergency
Code 4 No further assistance
Code 5 Steakout
Code 6 Foot patrol
Code 7 Mealtime
Code 9 Roadblock
Code 10 Bomb threat
Code 21 Jail emergency
Code 33 Clear radio channel - Emergency traffic only
Code 666 Countywide emergency felony roadblock
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CRIMINAL CODES:
Penal Code Numbers (often used across CA as dispatch codes)
148 Resisting Arrest 459 Burglary
148.1 Making A False Bomb Threat 466 Possession Of Burglary Tools
148.4 Tampering With Fire Alarms 470 Forgery
148.5 Making A False Police Report 476a Check Fraud
187 Homicide 484b-i Credit Card Fraud (various)
192 Manslaughter 487 Grand Theft (exceeding $400)
203 Mayhem 488 Petty Theft
207 Kidnapping 496 Receiving Stolen Property
211 Robbery 502 Computer Fraud
240 Assault 503 Embezzlement
242 Battery 537 Defrauding An Innkeeper
244 Assault W/Caution Chemicals 538d-e Impersonating Police/Fire officer
245 Assault W/Deadly Weapon 594 Malicious Mischief
246 Shooting At A Dwelling 597 Cruelty To Animals
261 Rape 602 Trespass / Fraud
266H Pimping 603 Forcible Entry
266I Pandering 636.5 Illegal Use Of Scanner To
272 Contributing To The Delin- Commit Crime
quency Of A Minor 647 Disorderly Conduct
288 Lewd Acts With A Minor 647f Intoxication
314 Indecent Exposure 653m Obscene Phone Calls
374a-e Littering 12022.5 Use Of Weapon To Commit Crime
402 Impeding Rescue Effects 12031 Carrying A Loaded Firearm
415 Disturbing The Peace
417 Brandishing A Weapon
451 Arson
Health & Safety Code (H & S) Welfare & Institutions Code
11351 Possession Of Drugs For Sale 11359 Marijuana For Sale
11357 Possession Of Drugs 11500 Narcotics Violations
11358 Culivation 11590 Registrant
223489 Maximum Speed Limit, 55 Mph
Vehicle Codes (V C) 22350 Unsafe Speed For Prevailing
Conditions
10851 Stolen Vehicle 23112 Littering
10852 Tampering With Vehicle 23122 Possession Of Open Container
12500 Driving Without A License 23123 Storage Of Open Container
12951a Driver's License not In Poss. 23152a Misdemeanor
23153a Felony
12951b Driver's License Refusal 40508 Failure To Appear (F T A)
To Display
20001 Hit & Run Injury (felony)
20002a Hit & Run Property Damage
21703 Following Too Closely
21706 Following Emergency Vehicles
22500ak Illegal Parking
California Highway Patrol Radio System Photos
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HIGHWAY PATROL CHP CODES:
31 False Info To Officer 22348A Exceeding Max Speed
4000A Uregistered Vehicle 22350 Unsafe Speed
40302B Refusing To Sign 22450 Running Stop Sign
Promise To Appear 22500 Illegal Parking
10851 Auto Theft 23103 Reckless Driving
10852 Tampering W/ Vehicle 23109A Speed Contest
12500A Unlicensed Driver 23109B Exhibition Of Speed
14601 Driving On Suspended 23110 Person Throwing Objects
License At Vehicles
20001 Hit & Run Causing 23152 Driving While Intox
Bodily Injury 23153 Felony Drunk-Driving, Injury
20002A Hit & Run Causing Involved
Property Damage 23222 Open Liquor Container In
21453A Running Red Light Vehicle
21650 Driving On Wrong Side 23224 Person Under 21 With Open
Of Roadway Liquor Caontainer
21658A Unsafe Land Change 23225 Driver W/ Open Container
CHP 10 CODES:
10-1 Reception good 10-36F Confidential info - poss armed
10-2 Reception poor 10-36M Confidential info - Misd. Warrant
10-4 Message received 10-37 What time is it?
10-5 Relay message 10-39 Message/item delivered
10-6 Busy; stand-by 10-97 Arrived on scene
10-7 In service 10-98 Assignment completed
10-8 In service 11-10 Take a report
10-9 Repeat last transmission 11-24 Disabled vehicle
10-10 Off duty 11-25 Roadway hazard
10-11 Identify mobile frequency 11-26 Disabled vehcile; occupied
10-13 Advise road/weather cond. 11-27 DDL (License Check)
10-14 Provide escort 11-41 Ambulance requested
10-15 In custody 11-44 Possible fatality
10-17 Relay papers 11-66 Defective traffic signals
10-19 Returning or return to_____ 11-79 Accident, ambulance rolling
10-20 Location requested 11-80 Accident, major injuries
10-21 Telephone ________ 11-81 Accident, minor injuries
10-22 Disregard 11-82 Accident, property damage
10-23 Stand-by 11-83 Accident, no details
10-28 Request for registration 11-84 Direct traffic
10-29 Check for wanted 11-85 Tow truck requested
10-30 Improper radio traffic 11-86 Bomb threat
10-31 Attempted suicide 11-87 Bomb found
10-35 Code 2 backup 11-98 Meet at ________
10-36 Confidential information 11-99 Officer requires help, emergency
Code 2 Urgent
Code 3 Emergency
Code 5 Stake-out
Code 20 Notify press
Code 33 Radio clearance
California Highway Patrol Radio System Photos
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HUMBOLDT COUNTY, CALIFORNIA RADIO CODES:
Code 1 Routine - Handle at conven. Code 7 Mealtime
Code 2 Urgent - no light or siren Code 10 Bomb Threat
Code 3 Emergency - light & siren Code 33 Emergency traffic all units
Code 4 No further assistance needed involved do not transmit
Code 5 Stakeout Code 99 Code Blue
Code 700 Off Duty
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HUMBOLDT COUNTY CALIFORNIA 10 & 11 CODES:
10-1 Poor reception 11-24 Abandoned vehicle
10-2 Good reception 11-27 Urgent / DDL info via TT
10-3 Change frequency 11-28 Urgent Reg. Check via TT
10-4 Message received / OK 11-29 Urgent / Check for wanted
10-5 Relay message 11-41 Ambulance & Fire needed
10-6 Busy 11-44 Coroner's case
10-7 Out of service at:________ 11-54 Suspicious vehicle stop
10-7a Out of service at home 11-79 Accident w/ambulance enroute
10-7OD Off duty 11-80 Major accident
10-8 In service 11-81 Minor accident
10-9 Repeat 11-82 Property damage accident
10-10 Off duty 11-83 Accident - no details
10-12 Subject present / hold info 11-84 Traffic control detail
10-13 Advise road/weather conditions 11-85 Tow truck needed
10-14 Escort 11-86 Rolling car stop
10-15 Prisoner in custody 11-95 Traffic Stop
10-16d Pick-up drugs 11-98 Meet ____________
10-19 Return to:___________ 11-99 EMERGENCY! Officer needs help
10-20 Location fast. All units respond
10-21 Phone
10-22 Cancel Penal Code:
10-23 Standby
10-27 Request DDL info via TT 187 PC Murder
10-28 Request registration via TT 207 PC Kidnapping
10-29 Check for wanted 211 PC Robbery
10-30 Wanted 220 PC Assault with intent to rape
10-31 Not wanted 261 PC Rape
10-32 Drowning 288 PC Crimes against children
10-33 Alarm Sounding 451 PC Arson
10-34 Open door 459 PC Burglary
10-35 Open window 470 PC Forgery
10-39 Message delivered 476a PC Check, NSF
10-49 Proceed to 594 PC Vandalism
10-55 Intoxicated Driver 415 PC Disturbance / Fight
10-56a Attempted suicide 602 PC Trespassing
10-86 Any radio traffic? 647 F Public Intoxication
10-97 Arrived at scene 702 PC Prking in front of fire hyd.
10-98 Finished with assignment
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LONG BEACH POLICE PENAL CODES:
148 Obits/Reg. Public Off 517 Extortion
148.1A False Bomb Report 537 Defraud Innkeeper
148.5 False Report of Crime 538D Impersonate Peace Officer
148.9 False ID of P.O. 586 Illegal Parking
166.4 Contempt of Court 586D Illegal Parking - Driveway
182.1 Conspire of Commit 586F Illegal Parking - Fire Hydrant
187 Murder 591 Removing Power Lines
203 Mayhem 594 Vandalism
207 Kidnapping 594B-1 Vandalism/Female Misdemeanor
2091A Kidnapping for Ride 594B-2 Vandalism/Male Misdemeanor
209B Kidnapping for Robbery 594.5A Defacing Property
211 Robbery 597 Cruelty to Animals
211A Robbery (Common Carrier) 602 Trespassing
211S Robbery Alarm-Silent 604 Throwing Objects
217 Attempt Murder 647A D/C Lewd Act
236 False Imprisonment 647B D/C Prostitution
240 Assault 647C Begging
242 Battery 647D Loiter Toilet
243B Battery on P.O. w/o Injury 647F/DG D/C Drug or Alcohol
243C Battery on P.O. with Injury 647F/DK/A Drunk in Auto
243.1 Battery on Custodial Officer 647F/GL D/C under Imfluence of Drugs
243.2 Battery on Teacher 647A Child Molest
243.4 Battery - Sexual 647C Obst. of a Public Place
244 Assualt w/ Codicil Chemical 653MA Prank Telephone Calls
245 Assualt w/ Deadly Weapon 653MB Prank Telephone Calls/No ID
245A-1 ADW - Other than Firearm 901N Ambulance Needed
245A-2 ADW - Firearm 901S Sick/Injured Person EMS Disp.
245B ADW on PO - Shooting Firarm 901T Traffic Collision - EMS Disp.
245 Shooting at Vehicle 902 Person Sick/Injured
261 Rape 902A Attempt Suicide
261-1 Rape include Female 902H Enroute to Hospital
261-2 Rape - Force/Threat 902N Traffic Accident - No Injuries
261-3 Rape - Vice undoes NFL 902R Rescue Responding
261-4 Rape - Innocuous 904 Fire
261.1 Unlaw Setunder 14 904A Fire Auto
262A Rape - Spouse 904B Fire - Brush/Grass
264.1 Concert to Rape 904I Smoke Investigation
273A-1 WLFL Child Abuse cruel/Fem. 904S Structure Fire
273A-2 WLFL Child Abuse cruel/Male 904T Fire - Trash
273.5 Injury to Cruel Cohabitant 905A Abuse to Animals
278A Child Stetting 905D Dead Animal
278.5 Child Abduction 905N Noisy Animal
286A Sodom 905S Stray Animal
288 Sex Crimes against kids 905V Vicious Animal
288A-A Oral Copulation 909A Hot Wires Down
314.1 Gambling 909S Safety Hazard
374B Legal Dumping 909T Traffic Hazard
381B Inhale Toluene/Etc. 911B Contact Officer
390 Drunk 911N Don't Contact Information
390P Drunk, possible use of PCP 912 Are you clear
405A Lynching 913 You are clear
407A Unlawful Assembly 914N Concerned Party Notified
415-1 Fight/Child Fight 916 Officer Holding M. Suspect
415-2 Disturbance/Loud Noise 916A Officer Holding Felony Suspect
415-3 Offensive Words in Public 916B Citizen Holding M. Suspect
415 Disturbance 916C Citizen Holding Felony Suspect
415B Disturbance - Business Disp. 917A Abandoned Auto
415F Disturbance - Family 917S Suspicious Auto
415G Disturbance - Gang Activity 918 Insane Person
415J Disturbance - Juveniles 918V Violently Insane Person
415LT Disturbance - Landlord/Ten. 919 Keep the Peace
415N Disturbance - Neighbors 920 Missing Person
416 Refuse to Disperse 920C Missing Child
417A-1 Exhibit Deadly Weapon 920F Found Child
417A-2 Exhibit Deadly Weapon Firarm 921 Prowler
417B Weapon Presence of P.O. 922 Illegal Peddling
417A Person with Knife 923 Illegal Shooting
417B Barricaded Suspect 924B Notify our Station
451 Arson 925A Person acting Suspicious Auto
451B Arson - Structure 926 Tow Truck needed
451D Arson - Property 926A Tow Truck Dispatched
452A Fire - GBI 927 Suspicious Circumstance
452B Fire - Structure 927A S. C. - Person pulled from Tel.
452D Fire - Property 927B S. C. - Open Door/Window
453A Possibility Arson Device 927C Check Vicinity
453B Possibility Firebomb 927D S. C. - Possibly Dead Body
459 Burglary 927S S. C. - Person Screaming
459/A Burglary - Auto 927H 911 Hangup
459A Burglary Alarm - Audible 928 Found Property
459/B Burglary - Boat 928L Lost Property
459/C Burlgary - Commercial 929 Person Down
459/G Burglary - Garage 930 See the Man
459/R Burglary - Residential 930A See the Manager
459S Burglary Alarm - Silent 931 See the Woman
470 Forgery 995 Strike Trouble
480 Hit and Run - Felony 996 Explosion
481 Hit and Run - Misdemeanor 996T Bomb Threat
483 Hit and Run - Parked Vehicle 997 Officer Needs Help
484/M Theft Person Property 998 Officer Request Assistance
484E-1 Credit Card without Consent 999 Officer Needs Help Urgently
484F-2 Forge Name on Credit Card 3056F Parole Violation/F
484G Use Forged Credit Card 3056M Parole Violation/M
487.1 Theft Grand - Property 12020A Possession of Dangerous Wep.
487.2 Grand Theft from Person 12020C Poss. Dang. Wep. W/O Handle
487.3 Grand Theft Miscellaneous 12021AP Ex Fell/Addict W/A Gun
487-3/A Grand Theft Auto 12025A CCW Veh/Per W/O License
488 Petty Theft (Shoplift) 12025B CCW W/O License W/Prior
496. Receiving Stolen Property 12031A Possible Loaded Weapon
496.1/F Respond/Known Stolen/F 12303 Possible Distric Device
496.1/M Respond/Known Stolen/M 664/187 PC Attempt Murder
502 Drunk Driver - Misdemeanor 664/211 PC Attempt Robbery
503 Embezzlement 664/262 PC Attempt Rape
503 Vehicle Theft 664/459 PC Attempt Burglary
504 Tampering with Auto 664/470 PC Attempt Forgery
508 EMB by Employee 664/487 PC Grant Theft
664/4873/A PC Attempt Grand Theft Auto
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LONG BEACH POLICE 10 CODES
10-1 Receiving poorly 10-29FD Subject is wanted for felony
10-2 Receiving well considered armed and dangerous;
10-3 Stop transmitting use extreme caution. Advise
10-4 O.K. when in custody.
10-5 Relay 10-29M Subject is wanted for misdemeanor
10-6 Busy 10-29T Subject is wanted on traffic
10-7 Out of service warrant. Advise if arrested.
10-8 In service 10-29V Property reported stolen. Do
10-9 Repeat you have subject?
10-10 Out of service, subj to call 10-29H Confidential info re. your subj.
10-11 Transmitting too rapidly Remove subj out of hearing range
10-13 Advise weather and road cond. of radio.
10-15 Prisoner in custody 10-30 Does not conform to regulations
10-16 Pick up prisoner 10-31 Request unit & freq. (or car to
10-17 Pick up papers car communications
10-19 Return to your station 10-33 Request emergency clearance
10-20 What is your location? 10-34 Request routine clearance
10-21 Telephone your station 10-36 Correct time
10-22 Cancel 10-37 Identify
10-23 Stand-by 10-38 Request clearance call
10-27 Any return on number/subj. 10-97 Arrived at scene
10-29F Subject is wanted for felony 10-98 Finished with last assignment
Use caution, advise when
subject is in custody.
Code 1 Acknowledge receipt of message
Code 3 Emergency, use red lights & siren
Code 4 No further assistance/Back-up needed
Code 4A Situation is not secured, however there are sufficient uits at the
location. No further assistance/back-up needed
Code 4N No further assitance/back-up needed. No evidence of a crime at
location
Code 5 Stake out. All units stay away unless emergencies or in response to
call
Code 6 Out for investigation
Code 7 Out for service to eat
Code 8 Fire alarm
Code 9 One-man unit out for investigation
Code 14 Resume normal operations
Code 77 Use caution, possible ambush
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LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICIAL CODES:
187 Murder 261 Rape Vicinity
207 Kidnapping 261-A Attempt Neglect
207-A Attempt Kidnapping 273-A Child Neglect
211 Robbery 273-D Wife Beating-Felony
211-S Robbery Alarm-Silent 288 Sex Crimes Against Children
217 Assault-Murder Intent 314 Indecent Exposure
220 Assault-Rape Intent 330 Gambling
242 Battery 374-B Illegal Dumping
245 Assault W/Deadly WPN. 390 Drunk
246 Shooting At Dwelling 390-F Drunk, Possible PCP Use
415 Disturbance 459-A Burglar Alarm-Audible
415-A Disturbance In Auto 459-S Burglar Alarm-Silent
415-B Disturbance- Business 470 Forgery
415-C Disturbance- Party Crash 480 Hit & Run- Felony
415-D Disturbance- Drunk 481 Hit & Run- Misdemeanor
415-E Disturbance- Party 483 Hit & Run- Parked Vehicle
415-F Disturbance- Family 487 Theft- Grand
415-G Disturbance- Gang Fight 487.2 Purse Snatch
415-J Disturbance- Juveniles 488 Theft- Petty
415-S Disturbance- Neighbors 488-B Theft- Bicycle
417 Man With Gun 502 Drunk Driving- Misd.
417-A Man With Knife 503 Auto Theft
417-S Barricaded Suspect 503-A Recovered Vehicle
447 Arson 504 Tampering With Auto
459 Burglary 504-A Car Strippers
510 Speeding Or Racing 902-A Attempt Suicide
586 Illegal Parking 902-H Enroute To Hospital
586-E Parking-Block Driveway 902-N Traffic Accident-No Inj.
594 Malicious Mischief 902-R Rescue Responding
597 Cruelty To Animals 902-T Traffic Accident-No Details
601 Incorrigible 903 Airplane Accident-No Details
602 Trespassing 903-L Low Flying Aircraft
604 Throwing Missiles 904 Fire
647 Vagrant 904-A Fire-Auto
647-A Vargrant Loitering Near 904-B Fire-Brush Or Grass
School Or Public Place 904-G Smoke Investigation
653-M Lewd Or Threatening TX 904-I Illegal Fire
901-N Ambulance Needed 904-S Structural Fire
901-S Ambulance Disp.-Inj. 904-T Fire-Trash
901-T Ambulance Disp.-Traffic 905-B Animal Bites
902 Person Sick Or Injured 905-D Dead Animal
905-N Noisy Animal 916-C Citizen Holding Felony Subj.
905-S Stray Animal 917-A Abandoned Auto
905-T Vicious Animal 917-S Suspicious Auto
909-A Hot Wires Down 918 Insane Person
909-T Traffic Hazard 919 Keep The Peace
911-A Contact Informant 920 Missing Adult
911-B Contact Officer 920-A Found Adult
911-C Contact Citizen 920-C Missing Child
911-N Do Not Contact Inform. 920-F Found Child
912 Are We Clear? 921 Prowler
913 Are You Clear? 921-P Peeping Tom
914-N Concerned Party Notify 922 Illegal Peddling
916 Officer W/Mids. Subject 923 Illegal Shooting
916-A Officer W/Felony Subject 924 Station Detail
916-B Citizen W/Misd. Subject 928-B Found Prop-Bicycle
924-B Notify Dispatcher 928-L Lost Property
925 Person Acting Suspic. 929 Person Down
925-A Person Susp. In Auto 929-A Person Down In Auto
926 Tow Truck Needed 930 See The Man
926-A Tow Truck Dispatched 930-A See The Manager
927 Suspicious Circumstance 931 See The Woman
927-A Susp. Circumstance Person 995 Strike Trouble
Pulled From TX 996 Explosion- Non Criminal
927-B Susp. Circumstance Open 996-B Bomb Explosion
Door Or Window 996-T Bomb Threat
927-C Check Vicinity 997 Officer Needs Help Urgently
927-D Susp. Circumstances Women District Cars Only (five units
Screaming with shortest ETA to respond)
998 Officer Request Assistance,
Involved In Shooting
999 Officer Needs Help Urgently
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LA SHERIFF CODES:
Code 1 Acknowledge Receipt Of Message
Code 3 Emergency, Use Red Lights & Sirens
Code 4 No Further Assistance Need
Code 4A No Further Assistance At Location-Suspect At Large In Area-Field
Units Continue To Respond-Information To Follow
Code 5 Stake Out, All Units Stay Away Unless Emergency Or Reponse To A Call
Code 6 Out For Investigation
Code 7 Out Of Service To Eat
Code 8 Fire Alarm
Code 9 One-Man Unit Out For Investigation
Code 14 Resume Normal Operations
Code 20 Unit Requests Press Be Notified Of News worthy Incident
Code 77 Use Caution, Possible Ambush
Signals:
Ten 11 Dispatching Too Fast
Ten 15 Prisoner In Custody
Ten 16 Pick Up Prisoner
Ten 17 Pick Up Papers
Ten 19 Return To Station
Ten 23 Stand By
Ten 27 Any Return On Number Or Subject?
Ten 29FD Subject Is Wanted For A Felony. Considered Armed & Dangerous; Use
Extreme Caution. Advise When In Custody & Ready For Information.
Ten 29M Subject Is Wanted For Misdemeanor Crimes
Ten 29T Subject Is Wanted On Traffic Warrant(s): Arrest Subject; Warrant
Abstracts Are Being Sent To Your Station Or The Warrant Is At your
Station
Ten 29V Property Reported Stolen. Do You Have Subject? Advise When Ready
For Information.
Ten 29W Confidential Information Regarding Your Subject; Remove The Subject
From Hearing Range Of Radio & Advise When Ready For Information.
Ten 31 Request Unit & Frequency For Car-To-Car Communications Freqs.
Ten 34 Request Routine Clearance
Ten 36 Correct Time
Ten 37 Identify Operator On Duty
Ten 38 Request Clearance To Run Subject(s)
Ten 39 Request To Clear Call
Ten 97 Arrived At Scene
Ten 98 Finished Last Assignment
System Photos
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OAKLAND POLICE ALPHABET:
A= Adam N= Nora
B= Boy O= Ocean
C= Charles P= Paul
D= David Q= Queen
E= Edward R= Robert
F= Frank S= Sam
G= George T= Tom
H= Henry U= Union
I= Ida V= Victor
J= John W= William
K= King X= X-Ray
L= Lincoln Y= Yellow
M= Mary Z= Zebra
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OAKLAND POLICE CODES:
187 Murder 924 Go To Your Station
207 Kidnapping 926 Give Your Location
211 Robbery 927 Unlawful Bonfire
245 Assault W/Deadly Weapon 928A Explosion
261 Rape 928C Investigation Incendiary Device
288 Lewd/Lascivious Conduct 928F Bomb Threat
314 Indecent Exposure 929 Fire
415 Disturbing The Peace 933 Burglary Alarm
415A Disturbing The Peace-Auto 936 File Check-Vehicle
415J Disturbing The Peace-Juvenile 936A File Check-Person(s)
415C Disturbing The Peace-Investigate 936C File Check-Gun
415D Disturbing The Peace-Drinking 937C No Info On File
415E Disturbing The Peace-Music Party 937S Similiar Info On File
415F Disturbing The Peace-Family 937M Matching Info On File
415G Disturbing The Peace-Gang 937D Person Is Considered "Damage" Auto
459 Burglary Cover Sent-Unless Cancelled By
484 Theft-Petty Requesting Officer
487 Theft-Grand 938 Cancell Last Assignment
602L Trespassing 940 Meet The Officer
901 Vehicle Collision-Property Damage 940A Officer Needs Assistance
901A Vehicle Collision-Injury 940B "OFFICER NEEDS HELP"
901B Vehicle Collision-Ascertain Ambulance 941 Citizen Holding Prisoner
901D Vehicle Collision-Drunk Involved 943 Fight (discribe type)
904 Message Received 945 Ambulance Follow Up
905 Abandoned Auto 945A Ambulance Requested
906 Person Breaking In 945C Receive The Ambulance
908 Out Of Service 946 Tow Truck Needed
908A Out Of Service-Meal 947 Patrol Wagon Needed
908B Out Of Service-Rest/Relief 947J Patrol Wagon Needed-Juvenile
908C Out Of Service-Coffee 949 Suspicious Persons In Auto
908D Out Of Service-Off Duty 950 Invest. Report From Citizen
909 In Service 952 Invest. Report From P.T.T.
909A In Service-Meals 953 Person Down on Street
909D In Service-On Duty 955 Animals Straying
955A Vicious Animal
910 Prowler Outside 955B Noisy Animal
912 Suspicious Person 955E Animal Bite
913 Suicide 955F Injured Animal
913A Attempted Suicide 959 Malicious Mischief
914 Phone Your Station 962 Meet The Citizen
915 Phone Radio Room 963 Ball Playing In Street
916 Request To Communicate W/ Field 965 Witness Blood Test
917 916....Granted 968 Pick Up Dead Animal
917D 916....Denied
918 Person Screaming For Help
921 Car Prowler
922 Drunk On Street
922A Drunk In Auto
922B Drunk Inside Building
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ORANGE COUNTY CODES:
245 Assault W/Deadly Weapon 914A Attempt Suicide
261 Rape 914C Coroner Needed
288 Lewd & Lascivious Conduct 914D Doctor Needed
314 Indecent Exposure 914H Heart Attack
390 Drunk 914S Suicide
390C Drunk In Auto 917A Abandoned Vehicle
390D Drunk Down 918 Mental Case
415 Disturbing The Peace 918V Violent Mental Case
415A Disturbing The Peace-Auto(s) 930 See The Man
415E Disturbing The Peace-Music 931 See The Women
415F Disturbing The Peace-Family 932 Open Door
415G Disturbing The Peace-Gang 933 Open Window
415M Disturbing The Peace-Mechanical 949 Gasoline Spill
417 Man With A Gun 950 Burning Permit
447 Arson 951 Need Fire Investigation
459 Burglary 952 Report On Conditions
459A Burglary Alarm Audible 953 Check Smoke
459S Burglary Alarm Silent 954 Off Air At Scene
480 Hit & Run Felony 955 Fire Under Control
481 Hit & Run Misdemeanor 956 Assgn. Unfinished But Aval. For
483 Hit & Run Parked Vehicle Dispatch Or Assgn.
484 Theft/Larceny 957 Fire Out On Arrival
487 Grand Theft 960 Car Stop, Req. Followup
488 Petty Theft 960X Car Stop, Expedite Followup
502 Drunk Driver Dangerous Subjects
503 Stolen Car/Motorbike/ 961 Car Stop, No Followup Needed
Motors Scooter/Boat 962 Subj. Armed & Dangerous
504 Car Tampering Or Stripping 965 Tab For intelligence Unit
505A Reckless Driver/Driving 966 Sniper Activity
510 Speeding Or Racing Vehicle 967 Outlaw Motorcycle Movement
586 Illegal Parking 968 Req. Record Check Of Person
594 Malicious Mischief 970 Illegal Surfing
901 Traffic Accident, Unknown Injury 971 Boat Over
901K Ambulance dispatch 972 Boat Speeding
901N Ambulance Needed 973 Swimmer On Boat
901Y Is Ambulance Needed 974 Boat Adrift
901T Injury Traffic Accident 975 Wreckage Adrift
902 Accident, Non-Traffic 976 Oil Slick
902H En Route To Hospital 977 Check Mooring Line
902M Medical Aid 978 Vessel Aground
902T Injury Auto Accident 979 Vessel Sinking
903 Plane Crash 980 Radioactive Materials Present
903L Low Flying Plane 981 Need Radiological Team
904 Fire 982 Bomb Threat At-----
904A Fire Alarm 983 Explosion At-------
904B Boat Fire 985 Riot Or Major Disturbance
904C Car Fire 997 Officer Needs Assistance From
904G Grass Fire Own Agency Units
904I Illegal Fire 998 Officer Involved In Gun Battle
904M Trash Fire 999 Officer Needs Help Any Units
904S Structure Fire Respond *** Emergency ***
905 Animal Information
905B Animal Bite
905D Animal Dead
905H Animal In Heat
905I Animal Injured
905R Rabies Suspect
905L Loose Stock
905N Animal Noise
905S Stray (dog or cat)
905X Field Euthanasia
906 Rescue
906N Rescue Unit Needed
906K Rescue Unit Disp.
907N Paramedic Team Needed?
907K Paramedic Team Disp.
907Y Is Paramedic Needed?
909 Traffic Information
909C Traffic Congestion
909F Traffic Flares Needed
909T Traffic Hazard
910 Can Handle Call
911B Contact The Officer
912 Are We Clear For----
913 You Care Clear For----
Ten 33 Request Emergency Clearance
Ten 34 Request Routine Clearance
Ten 36 Correct Time
Ten 37 Indentify Operator On Duty
Ten 38 Request Clearance To Run Subject(s)
Ten 39 Request To Clear Call
Ten 97 Arrived At Scene
Ten 98 Finished With Last Assignment
Code 1 Acknowledge Receipt Of Message
Code 2 Urgent, Expedite-But No Lights Or Siren
Code 3 Emergency, Use Red Lights And Siren
Code 4 No Further Assistance Needed
Code 5 Stake Out, All Units Stay Away Unless Emergency Or In Responce
To Call
Code 6 Out For Investigation
Code 7 Out Of Service To Eat
Code 7B Out Of Service To Eat At Home
Code 8 Fire Alarm
Code 9 One-Man Unit Out For Investigation
Code 12 Patrol Assigned Distr. Report Disaster Damage
Code 13 Activate Major Disaster Plans & Duties
Code 14 Resume Normal Operations
Code 20 Unit Requests Press Be Notified Of Newsworthy Incident
Code 20D Request Departmental Photographer
Code 77 Use Caution, Possible Ambush
Code 99 Emergency Situation Emergency Button In Mobile Unit Has Been
Depressed, No Voice Contact
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RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT CODES:
Emergency Codes Service & Routing Codes
1 General Alert From Disp. 10-31 Blockade Or Unusual Conditions
2 Serious Accident PD & 10-32 Fire Report
Ambulance Dispatched 10-33 Minor Accident-No Injury
3 Crime Emergency 10-37 Blockade Cleared
4 Emergency On Bus
5 Community Emergency Miscellaneous Codes
6 Transit PD Needs Assist 10-52 Lost Passenger
10-53 Missile Struck Bus
Message Codes 10-54 Sick Passenger
10-11 In Service 10-55 Sick Operator
10-12 Have Message 10-57 Marijuana Smokers
10-13 Repeat Message 10-390 Intoxicated Passenger
10-14 Proceed W/Message
10-15 Message Acknowledged
General Codes
10-17 Your Location 10-81 On Assignment
10-18 Telephone Dispatcher 10-82 Telephone Your Office
10-19 Time Check 10-83 Provide Telephone Number
10-20 Your Location & Are You 10-85 Return To Your District
Clear For Calls 10-86 Have I Any Calls?
10-87 Clearance For Units To Unit
Mechanical Codes Conversation
10-21 B.O. Farebox 10-88 Out Of Unit
10-22 B.O. Equipment 10-89 Out Of Service
10-23 B.O. Radio
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REVISED OFFICAL APCO TEN SIGNALS:
10-1 Unable To Copy Re-Locate 10-46 Assist Motorist
10-2 Signals Good 10-47 Emerg. Road Repairs Needed
10-3 Stop Transmitting 10-48 Traffic Standard Repair
10-4 Acknowledgement 10-49 Traffic Light Out
10-5 Relay 10-50 Traffic Accident-F,PI,PD
10-6 Busy Stand-By 10-51 Wrecker Needed
10-7 Out Of Service 10-52 Ambulance Needed
10-8 In Service 10-53 Road Blocked
10-9 Repeat 10-54 Livestock On Highway
10-10 Fight In Progress 10-55 Intoxicated Driver
10-11 Dog Case 10-56 Intoxicated Person
10-12 Stand-By (stop) 10-57 Hit & Run--F, PI, PD
10-13 Weather & Road Report 10-58 Direct Traffic
10-14 Report Of Prowler 10-59 Convoy Or Escort
10-15 Civil Disturbance 10-60 Squad In Vicinity
10-16 Domestic Trouble 10-61 Personnel In Area
10-17 Meet Complainant 10-62 Reply To Message
10-18 Complete Assgn. Quickly 10-63 Prepare To Make Written Cpy.
10-19 Return To------ 10-64 Message For Local Del.
10-20 Location 10-65 Net Message Assgn.
10-21 Call--By Telephone 10-66 Message Cancellation
10-22 Disregard 10-67 Clear To Read Net Msg.
10-23 Arrived At Scene 10-68 Dispatch Information
10-24 Assignment Completed 10-69 Message Received
10-25 Report In Person To--- 10-70 Fire Alarm
10-26 Detaining Subject Expid 10-71 Advise Nature Of Fire (size,
10-27 Drivers License Information type, contents of bldg.)
10-28 Vehicle Registration 10-72 Report Progress On Fire
10-29 Check Records For Want 10-73 Smoke Report
10-30 Illegal Use Of Radio 10-74 Negative
10-31 Crime In Progress 10-75 In Contact With
10-32 Man With Gun 10-76 En Route
10-33 Emergency 10-77 ETA
10-34 Riot 10-78 Need Assistance
10-35 Major Crime Alert 10-79 Notify Coroner
10-36 Correct Time 10-82 Reserve Lodging
10-37 Inves. Susp. Vehicle 10-84 If Meeting----Advise ETA
10-38 Stopping Susp. Vehicle 10-85 Will Be Late
(give complete descript) 10-87 Pick Up Checks For District
10-39 Urgent (light/siren) 10-88 Advise Telephone # Of-----
10-40 Silent Run 10-90 Bank Alarm
10-41 Beginning Tour Of Duty 10-91 Unnecessary Use Of Radio
10-42 Ending Tour Of Duty 10-93 Blockade
10-43 Information 10-94 Drag Racing
10-44 Request Permission To Leave 10-96 Mental Subject
Patrol-----For------ 10-98 Prison/Jail Break
10-45 Animal Carcass in Road 10-99 Records Indicate Want/Stolen
Riverside Radio System Photos
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SACRAMENTO POLICE CODES:
901 Vehicle Accident 925 Location
901A Injury Accident 926 Dead Body
906 Making Arrival 927 Suspicious Circumstances/Veh.
907 Report Writing (after call) 928 Narcotics/Under Influence
908 End Of Shift 933- Ringer Audible Alarm
909 In Service 933- Silent Alarm
912 Vehicle Registration Check 940 Meet Officer Or Complaintant
913 Vehicle Want/Warrent Check 972 Missing Person
922 Intoxicated Subject 978 Driver License Check
924 Enroute To Office Or Jail 981 Attempt To Locate
Code 4 Cancel Code 10 Leaving Scence
Code 7 Mealtime Code 12 Additional Unit(s) Needed
Code 8 Switch Radio Channels Code 1000 Robbery Involving A Code Beeper
Unit (tag) Place In The
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SAN DIEGO POLICE REGIONAL RADIO CODES:
10-10 Remain In Service 11-40 Notify If Ambulance Needed
10-16 Prisoner 11-41 Ambulance Needed
10-17 Report Routine 11-42 Ambulance Not Needed
10-19 Return To Station 11-44 Coroner's Case
10-21 Phone Your Station 11-45 Attempted Suicide
10-21H Phone Your Home 11-46 Report Of Death
10-23 Stand By 11-47 Injured Person
10-34 Are You Clear? 11-48 Furnish Transportation
10-35 Dangerous Person Alert 11-49 Vehicle Stop
10-36 Time Check 11-50 Vehicle Stop-10-29 License
10-87 Meet The Officer 11-51 Pedestrian Stop,Field
10-88 Request For Cover Unit Investigation
10-89 Bomb Threat 11-52 Are You OK?
10-97 Arrived At Scene 11-53 Security Check
10-98 Finished Last Assignment 11-55 Hazardous/Chemical Spill
11-6 Discharging Firearms 11-60 Water Leak
11-7 Prowler 11-71 Fire
11-8 Person Down 11-80 Accident, Serious Injury
11-10 Conduct An Investigation 11-81 Accident, Minor Injury
11-12 Injured Animal 11-82 Accident, No Injury
11-13 Dead Animal 11-83 Accident. No Details
11-14 Dog Bite 11-84 Traffic Control
11-15 Ball Game In Street 11-85 Request For Tow Truck
11-27 Felony Record-No Want 11-86 Special Detail
10-28 Misdemeanor Record-No Want 11-88 Citizen Assist
11-29 No Want 11-99 Officer Needs Help
11-30 Incomplete Phone Call
11-31 Calling For Help
Code 4 No Further Help Needed Code 11 SWAT Staging Location
Code 5 Stakeout Code 37F Felony Want
Code 6 Remain Clear Of Area Code 37M Misdemeanor Want
Code 7 Eating Code 37T Traffic Want
Code 8 Restroom Code Blue Bus/Taxi In Trouble
Code 10 SWAT ALERT
Disposition Codes:
A Arrest Made R Report Made
K No Report Required U Unfounded
San Diego Radio System Photos
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SAN DIEGO POLICE CODES:
11-6 Shooting In City 11-59 Rescue
11-7 Prowler 11-60 Water Leak(urgent)
11-8 Person Down 11-61 Water Leak(ordinary)
11-9 Emergency Box Pulled* 11-62 Water Shut Off
11-10 Take A Report 11-63 Water Turn On
11-11 Pick Up Or Check 11-64 Light Lanterns
11-12 Loose Livestock 11-65 Signal Light Out
11-13 Injured Animals 11-66 Signals Out Of Order
11-14 Dog Bite 11-67 Ornamental Light Damage
11-15 Ball Game in Street 11-68 Ornamental Light Out
11-16 Trespass Dump/Theft 11-69 Fire Hydrant Knocked Off
11-17 Report Of Wires Down 11-70 Fire (box pulled)
11-30 Incomplete Phone Call 11-71 Fire (no box pulled)
11-31 Calling For Help 11-72 Still Alarm
11-40 Notify If Ambulance Needed 11-73 Tap Out
11-42 Ambulance Needed 11-80 Serious Injury Accident
11-43 Doctor Required 11-81 Slight Injury Accident
11-44 Coroners Case 11-82 Non-Injury Accident
11-45 Attempted Suicide 11-83 No Detail Accident
11-47 Injured Person 11-84 Direct Traffic
11-48 Furnish Transportation 11-85 Tow Car Wanted
11-99 Officer Needs Help
San Diego Radio System Photos
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SAN FRANCISCO POLICE DEPARTMENT CODES:
Division 1 Headquarters:
1-Adam 1 to 20 Chief's Office
1-Adam 75 to 80 Public Affairs Office
1-Boy 1 to 10 Commissioner's Office
1-Charles 1 to 2 Mayor's Office
1-Charles 25 to 35 Chaplains
1-Charles 36 Ambulance Chaplain
1-Charles 80 to 89 Chief Admin. Officer
1-Charles 37 Coroner's Officer
1-David 1 to 2 District Attorney's Office
1-Edward 60 Emergency Services Van
1-Edward 61 to 62 Director/Asst. Dir. Emerg. Svcs.
1-Edward 63 to 69 Emerg. Services Staff Units
1-Frank 1 Internal Affairs, Commanding Officer
1-Frank 2 to 99 Internal Affairs Units
1-George 1 Staff Inspection Officer
1-George 2 to 49 Staff Inspection Units
1-Henry 1 to 49 PD Legal Office Units
1-John 1 to 99 Juvenile Bureau
1-Lincoln 1 to 99 Community Relations Bureau
1-Nora 1 to 99 Narcotics Bureau
1-Paul 1 to 99 Intelligence Unit
1-Sam 1 to 99 Bureau Of Special Services
Division 1 Staff & Service:
2-Adam 1 Admin. Bureau (secretary)
2-Adam 2 General Office
2-Adam 5 Cab Detail
2-Adam 10 Permit Bureau
2-Boy 1 Director Of Personnel
2-Boy 5 Project Diversion
2-Boy 10 to 19 Personnel Bureau Staff
2-Boy 27 AA Officer
2-Boy 30 Visting Sick Sergeant
2-Boy 40 to 69 Police Academy Units
2-Boy 70 to 79 Range Units
2-Boy 80 Psych. Officer
2-Charles 1 to 99 Planning & Research Units
2-David 1 to 49 Property Clerk
2-Edward 1 Insp. Motor Vehicle
2-Edward 2 Garage Pick-Up Truck
2-Edward 22 to 49 Tow Truck & Misc. Garage Units
2-Frank 1 to 19 Bureau Crim. Info. Director's Staff
2-Frank 20 to 29 BCI-Communications Units
2-Frank 30 to 39 BCI-Idenification Units
2-Frank 40 to 49 BCI-Records Bureau
2-Frank 50 to 79 BCI-Wants & Warrants
Division 3 Patrol:
3-Adam 1 to 316 Central District Units
3-Adam 1 to 29 Basic Patrol Units
3-Adam 30 to 32 Wagons
3-Adam 35 to 38 Burglary/Robbery Detail
3-Adam 41 to 59 Foot Patrol Beats
3-Adam 60 Radio Car Sergeant
3-Adam 61 to 63 Section Sergeants
3-Adam 65 to 66 Station or Dist. Lieutenants
3-Adam 70 C.O. District Capt.
3-Adam 80 to 89 Patrol Special Officers
3-Adam 90 to 99 Squads Of Tactical Duty
3-Adam 301 to 303 Sworn Personnel
3-Adam 315 to 316 Civilian Personnel
3-Boy 1 to 316 Southern District Units
3-Chester 1 to 316 Southeast District Units
3-David 1 to 316 Mission District Units
3-Edward 1 to 316 Northern District Units
3-Frank 1 to 316 Park District Units
3-George 1 to 316 Richmond District Units
3-Henry 1 to 316 Ingleside District Units
3-Ida 1 to 316 Taraval District Units
3-Paul 1 to 316 Patrol Bureau
3-Queen 1 City Prison
3-Tom 1 to 99 Crime Prevention Units
Victor 1 to 40 Helicopters
3-Xray 1 to 49 Harbor Police
3-Zebra 1 to 49 Housing Police
Division 4 Traffic:
4-Adam 1 to 2 Dir. & Capt. Of Traffic
4-Adam 3 to 4 Traffic Education Unit
4-Adam 5 Court Officer YGC
4-Adam 6 Traffic Safety Patrols
4-Adam 7 to 11 School Safety Unit
4-Adan 12 Out-Of-State unit
4-Adam 13 Parking Meters
4-Adam 14 Impounds
4-Adam 15 to 16 Safety Officers
4-Adam 17 Maintenance Officer
4-Boy 1 to 79 Solo Motorcycle Patrols
4-Boy 80 Motorcycle Platoon Cmdr.
4-Boy 81 to 89 Motorcycle Sergeants
4-Boy 90 to 99 Motorcycle Training Units
4-Charles 11 to 22 Accident Investig. Units
4-Charles 30 Accident Investig. Sgt.
4-Charles 50 to 69 E & I Division
4-David 10 Hit & Run Civ. C.O.
4-David 41 to 45 Hit & Run Units
4-Edward 1 to 10 Congest. & Pkg. Sgts.
4-Edward 11 to 30 C & P Area Units
4-Edward 40 C & P Comndg. Officer
4-Frank 1 to 150 Civ. Parking Cntrl. Units
4-George 200 to 250 Civ. Traffic Cntrl. Units
4-Henry 80 to 89 Ambulances
Division 5 Inspectors' Bureau:
5-Adam 1 to 2 Chief/Capt. If Inspectors
5-Adam 3 to 99 Inspectors' Night Crew
5-Boy 1 Criminalist/Crime Lab
5-Boy 2 to 49 Crime Lab Units
5-Boy 50 to 99 Photo Lab Units
5-Charles 1 to 99 Auto Detail
5-David 1 to 99 Burglary Detail
5-Edward 1 to 99 Pawn Shop Detail
5-Frank 1 to 99 Fraud Detail
5-George 1 to 99 General Works Detail
5-Henry 1 to 99 Homicide Detail
5-Ida 1 to 99 Missing Pers./Sex Detail
5-John 1 to 99 Robbery Detail
Complaints:
100 Burglar Alarm 527 Bonfire
100S Silent Burglar Alarm 528 Fire
102 Drunk Driver 529 Explosion
187 Murder 530 Bomb Threat
211 Robbery (holdup) 585 Traffic Stop
212 Strongarm 586 Traffic Congestion
213 Pursesnatch 587 Tag Improperly Parked Auto
217 Shooting 596 Abandoned Auto
219 Cutting 600 Roadblock
221 Man With Gun 602 Breaking & Entering
240 Assault 603 Prowler
245 Assault/Deadly Weapon 800 Alleged Insane Person
261 Rape 801 Attempted Suicide
288 Crimes Against Children 802 Coroner's Case
311 Indecent Exposure 805 Juvenile Complaint (minor)
400 Evacuation/Mobilization 811 Drunk Case
404 Riot 819 Drunk Rolling
405 Citizen Holding Prisoner 851 Stolen Auto
406 Officer Needs Assistance 852 Tampering With Auto
407 Send Wagon 901 Call_____________
408 Send Ambulance 902 Return To Station
409 Send Tow 903 Close Signal Box
410 Requested Assist. Responding 904 Meet An Officer
415 Noise Complaint 905 Meet A Civillan
417 Man Ringing Doorbells/Begging 909 Interview A Citizen
419 Serious Disturbance (felony) 911 Broken Window
420 Juvenile Disturbance 912 Person Dumping Rubbish
459 Burglary 913 Complaint Unknown
487 Grand Theft 914 Person Down
488 Petty Theft 916 Investigate Men In Auto
518 Auto Accident(prop. damage) 917 Investigate Suspicious Men
(H & R= Hit/Run) 918 Person Screaming For Help
519 Auto Accident(pers. injury) 1000 Plane Crash
(H & R=Hit/Run) 2000 Prison Break
520 Accident (no auto) 3000 Blockade
Codes:
Code 1 Handle At Your Convenience
Code 2 URGENT Respond Immediately
Code 3 EMERGECNY Use Red Light/Siren
Code 4 No Further Assistance Required, Situation Under Control
Code 33 Clear All Channels For EMERGENCY, Call From A Mobile Unit
Ten Codes
10-1 Receiving Poorly 10-29 File Check For Wanted Person/Auto
10-2 Receiving Well 10-30 Person/Auto Is Wanted/Stolen
10-4 OK/Message Received 10-31 Person Has Record, Not Wanted Now
10-7 Out Of Service 10-32 Person/Auto Clear At This Time
10-7G Out Of Service/Garage 10-35 Person On Parole Under Following
10-7M Out Of Service/Meals Conditions:
10-8 In Service 10-96 Leaving Vehicle To Investigate
10-8F In Service, On Foot Suspicious Situation: If Not
10-9 Repeat Last Message Heard From In 5 Min. Send Another
10-13 Advise Conditions At Scene Unit.
10-22 Cancel Last Assignment 10-97 Arrived At Scene
10-23 Standby For A Few Moments 10-98 Continuing To Another Location
10-25 Respond & Act As Backup Unit
10-28 File Check For Auto Registration
Information
Abbreviations:
CABLE Computer Assisted Bay Area Law Enforcement
CEH Central Emergency Hospital
CLETS Calf. Law Enforcement Teletype System
CWB Central Warrants Bureau
HANDCHECK Checking Files By Hand
MEH Mission Emergency Hospital
NCIC National Criminal Info Center
PIC Walkie Talkie
PIN Police Information Network
ROLLER A Moving Vehicle Being Following By PD
SFGH San Francisco General Hospital
SF NUMBER A Number Assigned To Anyone With A San Francisco Criminal Record
VIN Vehicle ID Number (serial #1)
X A Female
San Francisco Radio System Photos
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SIX FLAGS AMUSEMENT PARK
10-7 Ride un-operational
10-8 Ride operational
10-35 Guests stranded (used with 10-7) PRIORITY!!
10-38 Vomit
10-65 Irate guest
10-100 Bathroom activity
902 Guest Injury (identify if minor or major)
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SAN MATEO COUNTY CODES:
10-59 Malicious Mischief 10-86 Any Traffic
10-60 Ball-Playing In Street 10-87 Meet Officer
10-62 Meet The Citizens 10-88 Permission To 10-19
10-65 Missing Person 10-91 Stray Animal
10-66 Suspicious Person 10-91A Vicious Animal
10-67 Person Calling For Help 10-91B Noisy Animal
10-68 Tree Down 10-91C Injured Animal
10-70 Prowler 10-91D Dead Animal
10-71 Shooting 10-91E Animal Bite
10-72 Knifing 10-91F Sick Animal
10-73 How Do You Receive? 10-91G Pick Up Animal
10-77 Check Barricades 10-91H Livestock
10-78 Permission To Change Zones 10-91J Pick Up/Collect Animal
10-79 Clogged Sewer Or Drain 10-95 Pedestrian Stop
10-80 Explosion 10-97 Arrived At Scene
10-81 Broken Water Main 10-98 Finished Last Assignment
10-82 Leaking Hydrant
Codes
1 Your Convenience 13 Only Unit Available For Call
2 Prioity-No Red Light/Siren 14 Vacation House Check
3 Emergency-Use Red Light/Siren 30 Officer Needs Help Emergency
4 No Further Assistance Needed 33 Emergency Transmissions Only
5 Stake-Out 666 County Road Block
7 Mealtime 833 Subject W/Prior Weapons Change
8 Box Alarm 1000 Plane Crash
9 Suspicious Package 2000 Proceed To Post And Await
10 Bomb Threat Activation Of The Airport
12 Unauthorized Traffic Closure Plan
Sheriff's Office Radio Prefix Identifiers
1 Administration Service 25 San Mateo
2 Patrol Bomb Unit 26 Foster City
3 Investigation Crime Lab 27 Hillsborough
4 Corrections/Detention 28 Burlingame
5 Custody, SWP, WF, HC 29 Millbrae
6 Civil 30 San Bruno
7 Transportation 31 South San Francisco
8 Task Force 32 Broadmoor
10 Allied Agencies(FBI Coroners F&G) 33 Colma
18 East Palo Alto 34 Brisbane
20 Menlo Park 35 Daly City
21 Atherton 36 Pacifica
21X Mid-Peninsular Park Rangers 37 Half Moon Bay
22 Redwood City 40 San Francisco International Airport
23 San Carlos 91 California Highway Patrol
24 Belmont
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STATE 10-CODES AND SIGNALS:
10-1 Receiving Poorly 11-47 Injured Person
10-2 Receiving Well 11-48 Furnish Transportation
10-4 Acknowlegement 11-49 Vehicle Stop
10-5 Relay 11-50 Vehicle Stop-10-29 License
10-6 Busy 11-51 Pedestrian Stop/F.I.
10-7 Out Of Service 11-52 Are Yor O.K.
10-8 In Service 11-53 Security Check
10-9 Repeat 11-55 Hazardous/Chemical Spill
10-10 Remain In Service 11-60 Water Leak
10-16 Prisoner 11-66 Signals Out Of Order
10-17 Report Routine 11-71 Fire
10-19 Return To Station 11-80 Serious Injury Accident
10-20 Location 11-81 Minor Injury Accident
10-21 Phone Your Station 11-82 Non-Injury Accident
10-21H Phone Your Home 11-83 No Detail Accident
10-22 Disregard 11-84 Traffic Control
10-23 Stand By 11-85 Request For Tow Truck
10-28 Vehicle Registration 11-86 Special Detail
10-29 Check For Wants 11-88 Citizens Assist
10-34 Are You Clear? 11-99 OFFICER NEEDS HELP
10-35 Dangerous Person Alert
10-36 Time Check 187 Homicide
10-87 Meet The Officer 10-10 207 Kidnapping
10-88 Request For Cover Unit 211 Robbery
10-89 Bomb Threat 242 Battery
10-97 Arrived At Scene 245 A.D.W.
10-98 Finished Last Assignment 246 Shooting At Dwelling
11-6 Discharging Firearms 261 Rape
11-7 Prowler 273A Child Abuse/Neglect
11-8 Person Down 288 Child Molest
11-10 Conduct An Investigation 314 Indecent Exposure
11-12 Injured Animal 330 Gambling
11-13 Dead Animal 415 Disturbance
11-14 Dog Bite 417 Disturbance
11-15 Ball Game In Street 451 Arson
11-27 Felony Record-No Want 459 Burglary
11-28 Misdemeanor Record-No Want 470 Forgery
11-29 No Want 487 Grand Theft
11-30 Incomplete Phone Call 488 Petty Theft
11-31 Calling For Help 496 Possession Of Stolen Property
11-40 Notify If Ambulance Needed 537 Defrauding Innkeeper
11-41 Ambulance Needed 586 Illegal Parking
11-42 Ambulance Not Needed 594 Vandalism
11-44 Coroners Case 602 Tresspass
11-45 Attempt Suicide 647F Drunk
11-46 Report Of Death
653M Phone Threats
Code 3 Emergency(light & Siren)
5150 Mental Case Code 4 No Further Help Needed
10851 Auto Theft Code 5 Stakeout
10852 Tampering With Vehicle Code 6 Remain Clear Of Area
11350 Possession Of Dangerous Drugs Code 7 Eating
11357 Possession Of Marijuana Code 8 Restroom
12020 Possession Of Illegal Weapon Code 10 SWAT Alert
12025 Carrying Concealed Weapon Code 11 SWAT Staging Location
20001 Felony Hit And Run Code 37M Misdemeanor Want
20002 Hit And Run Code 37F Felony Want
23103 Reckless Driving Code 37T Traffic Want
23152 Drunk Driving Code Blue Bus/Taxi In Trouble
Riverside Radio System Photos
California Highway Patrol Radio System Photos
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VENTURA COUNTY EMS PARAMEDIC UNITS
10-1 Unreadable 10-19 In Route to Home/Quarters
10-2 Loud & Clear 10-20 What is your location
10-4 Message received 10-21 Landline via cellular phone
10-6 Busy 10-22 Cancel your last assignment
10-7 Out of service 10-23 Stand-by
10-8 Available for calls 10-33 Help!
10-9 Repeat 10-97 Arriving at scene
10-10 Arriving at hospital 10-98 Complete last assignment
Code 2 Non-emergency Code 20 Newsworthy incident
Code 3 Emergency (Lights & Siren) Code 100 Request for dispatch to dial
Code 7 Out on meal break up hospital with DTMF tones
Ventura County Radio System Photos
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