ten codes

10-2 good signal, now usually used to mean simply "good."
10-4 acknowledged, frequently used to indicate agreement.
10-5 relay.
10-6 busy (as in doing cop work), often used as a "do not disturb" sign on the radio.
10-7 temporarily out of service (as in lunch).
10-8 back in service (as in done with lunch).
10-9 repeat.
10-10 fight.
10-13 weather and road conditions.
10-16 domestic case.
10-20 location
10-21 telephone, as in "ten-twenty-one the office."
10-22 disregard.
10-23 arrived at scene.
10-24 assignment completed.
10-25 report in person to meet, usually used simply as "meet."
10-27 operator's license information.
10-28 vehicle registration information.
10-29 check records for stolen; modern usage also means "warrant" or "wanted."
10-32 suspect with gun, also used in reference to knives and other devices.
10-33 emergency.
10-46 disabled vehicle.
10-50 motor vehicle crash.
10-51 wrecker.
10-52 ambulance.
10-55 dwi
10-56 intoxicated pedestrian.
10-61 personnel in area, frequently used to indicate that a civilian can hear the radio.
10-70 fire.
10-76 en route.
10-78 need assistance.
10-79 notify medical examiner, also used to indicate a deceased subject.
10-80 high-speed pursuit
10-96 mentally disturbed subject.
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