Codes and Common Penal Codes
Liberty State Penal Codes (Common)
187 – Homicide (Murder)
211 – Robbery
240 – Assault
242 – Battery
245 – Assault with a deadly weapon
417 – Brandishing a weapon
459 – Burglary
470 – Forgery
484 – Petty theft
487 – Grand theft
594 – Vandalism
602 – Trespassing
647(f) – Public intoxication
653(m) – Obscene/threatening phone calls
10-Codes
10-0 – Officer Down (Emergency!)
10-1 – Radio Signal Weak / Unreadable
10-2 – Signal Clear / Good Reception
10-3 – Stop Transmitting
10-4 – Affirmative / Acknowledged
10-5 – Relay Message
10-6 – Busy – Standby
10-7 – Out of Service
10-8 – In Service
10-9 – Repeat Last Transmission
10-10 – Off Duty / Out of Service
10-11 – Dispatching Units
10-12 – Civilians Present / Use Caution
10-13 – Officer Needs Assistance (Urgent)
10-14 – Escort Request
10-15 – Suspect in Custody
10-16 – Transporting Suspect
10-17 – Requesting Paperwork / Warrants
10-18 – Urgent Response Requested
10-19 – Returning to Station
10-20 – What’s Your Location?
10-21 – Call via Phone
10-22 – Disregard / Cancel
10-23 – On Scene / Arrived
10-24 – Scene Cleared
10-25 – Meet in Person
10-26 – Detaining Subject
10-27 – Requesting DL Info
10-28 – Requesting Plate Info
10-29 – Wanted Check
10-30 – Unlawful Radio Use
10-31 – Crime in Progress
10-32 – Request Backup (Specify Code 2/3)
10-33 – Emergency Traffic Only
10-34 – Active Riot
10-36 – Time Check or Confidential Info
10-37 – Suspicious Vehicle
10-38 – Traffic Stop
10-39 – Lights/Sirens (Code 3 Response)
10-40 – Silent Approach
10-41 – Begin Shift
10-42 – End Shift
10-43 – Information Available
10-45 – Animal Report
10-50 – Vehicle Accident
10-51 – Request Tow
10-52 – Request EMS
10-53 – Road Blocked
10-55 – Intoxicated Driver
10-57 – Hit and Run
10-60 – Patrol in Area
10-61 – Unit Available Nearby
10-65 – Attempt to Locate
10-66 – Suspicious Person/Incident
10-70 – Fire / Explosion
10-71 – Shots Fired
10-72 – Active Shooter
10-73 – Bomb Threat
10-76 – En Route
10-77 – ETA Requested
10-78 – Request Immediate Assistance
10-79 – Coroner Required
10-80 – Pursuit in Progress
10-81 – Breathalyzer / DUI Test
10-86 – On Duty
10-87 – Off Duty
10-88 – Contact Number Needed
10-90 – Alarm Activated (Bank/Business)
10-91 – Pickup Prisoner
10-95 – Subject in Custody (Secure)
10-96 – Mental Health Subject
10-97 – Arrived at Scene
10-98 – Assignment Complete
10-99 – Active Warrant Hit / Wanted Person
11-Codes (California Specific)
11-10 – Take a report
11-24 – Abandoned vehicle
11-25 – Traffic hazard
11-26 – Disabled vehicle
11-27 – DL check (Valid)
11-28 – Vehicle registration check
11-29 – No wants
11-44 – Coroner required
11-79 – Accident – Ambulance dispatched
11-80 – Major injury accident
11-81 – Minor injury accident
11-82 – Property damage accident
11-83 – Unknown injury accident
11-85 – Tow truck requested
11-99 – Officer needs help (Emergency!)
Response Codes
Code 1 – Routine (No lights or sirens)
Code 2 – Urgent (No lights or sirens)
Code 2 HIGH - Urgent (Lights, no sirens)
Code 3 – Emergency (Lights and sirens)
Code 4 – No further assistance needed
Code 5 – Stakeout / Surveillance
Code 6 – Out for investigation
Code 7 – Meal break
Code 8 – Fire alarm