Radio communication is essential to coordination, safety, and professionalism. Clear, concise radio chatter keeps everyone informed and protects lives during high-pressure situations.
State Codes are quick-reference numbers to communicate your current status without long explanations:
State 0: 🚨 Panic Button – Emergency Assistance Required🚨
State 1: On Duty
State 2: On Patrol
State 3: At Station (Available)
State 4: On Break
State 5: 🚓 Enroute to Incident 🚓
State 6: 📍 At Scene 📍
State 7: Committed – Deployable
State 8: Committed – Not Deployable
State 9: 🚔Prisoner Escort Needed 🚔
State 10: At Court
State 11: Off Duty
State 12: Confidential Message
State 13: Non-Urgent Call Back
State 14: Urgent Call Back
State 15: Message Received
State 16: Repeat Message
“Badge number [____] to Control…”
Keep it under 10 seconds.
Only interrupt for emergencies.
Use State Codes to log your duty and movement.
Use 10-Codes for real-time updates.
Start/end of shift
Traffic stops
State 0s or pursuits
Shots fired, etc.