Codes and 10-Codes of the Paralake Police Department

Radio codes are the preferred form of commuication, but as long as the message is clear and concise any form of communication is acceptable. The codes listed below are the only codes, which are authorized for use within the Paralake Police Department. Using other codes may confuse your colleagues and cause critical issues, therefore is a disciplinable offense. The exception to using other radio codes would be in government text-based radio as code meanings are automatically displayed.

Response Codes

Code 2: Low Priority, no lights or sirens Code 7: Meal Break

Code 3: High Priority, lights and sirens Code 8: Restroom Break

Code 4: No Further Assistance Required Code 9: Summer Uniform

Code 5: Steakout Code 10: TFU Pre Call-up

Code 6: Stay out of Area Code 11: TFU Call-up

Radio 10 Codes

10-0: Caution 10-29F: Subject Wanted, Felony

10-3: Stop Transmitting 10-29M: Subject Wanted, Misdemeanor

10-4: Message recieved, understood 10-29V: Vehicle Wanted

10-6: Busy 10-45A: Condition of Patient; good

10-7: Out of Service 10-45B: Condition of Patient; serious

10-8: In Service 10-45C: Condition of Patient; critical

10-9: Repeat Message 10-45D: Condition of Patient; dead

10-12: Standby (Stop) 10-66: Suspicious Person

10-15: Prisoner in Custody 10-71: Shooting

10-16: Pickup Prisoner 10-97: Arrived on scene

10-19: Return(ing) to Station 10-98: Available for assignment

10-20: Location 11-41: Ambulance Needed

10-23: Standby 11-95: Traffic Stop