Ontario Police Radio Codes

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Ontario Provincial Police Codes

CodeMeaning
10-1Receiving poorly
10-2Receiving well
10-3Stop transmitting
10-4Acknowledgement
10-6Relay
10-7Out of service
10-8In service
10-9Repeat
10-10Request to use common channel
10-11Dispatching too rapidly
10-12Officials present
10-13Existing conditions
10-14Escort
10-15Message delivered
10-16Pick up prisoner at …
10-17Go to …
10-18Complete assignment quickly
10-19Return to station
10-20What is your location
10-21Call by phone
10-22Disregard
10-23Stand-by
10-24Assignment completed
10-25Are you in contact with …
10-26Detain subject - Quickly
10-27Request D. L. check
10-28Vehicle registration check
10-29Check for wanted
10-30Improper use of radio
10-31Pick up
10-32… units needed
10-33Emergency help me quick
10-34Time
10-35Major crime alert
10-36Reserved
10-37Drunk
10-38Investigation alert
10-39Reserved
10-40Advise if … available
10-42Not conforming to regulations
10-45Death or fatality
10-46Holding suspect
10-47Ambulance needed
10-50Subject is negative
10-51Tow truck needed
10-52Ambulance needed
10-60Subject is negative
10-61Subject has record - no wants
10-62Subject possibly wanted
10-63Subject is positive hit
10-64Proceed with caution
10-65Assistance re: 10-64
10-66Subject in observation category
10-67Subject in parole category
10-68Subject in charged category
10-69Can you accept response
10-70Subject in probationer category
10-71Subject in refused category
10-72Subject in prohibited category
10-73Subject is elopee
10-74Subject is missing
10-75Subject in pointer person category re …
10-78Need assistance
10-90Bank alarm
10-92Person in custody
10-93Set up roadblock
10-100Bomb threat

Brantford Police Codes

CodeMeaning
1Receive poor
2Receive good
3Stop transmitting
4Acknowledgement
5Relay
6Busy … stand-by
7Out of service
8In service
9Repeat
10Permission to go to common channel
11Dispatching too fast
12Officials / visitors present
13Weather & road conditions
14Escort
16Pick up prisoner
17Pick up papers
18Complete assignment quickly
19Return to station
20Location
21Call by telephone
22Take no further action on last information
23Stand-by
25Do you have contact with …
26Detain subject
27Driver's license information
28Vehicle registration
29Check for wants
30Improper radio use
31Breathalyzer test
33Emergency
35Major crime alert
36Time check
38Investigation alert
45Death or fatality
50Accident
51Tow truck requested
52Ambulance requested
53N.C.O. requested
54Identification requested
56Vice squad requested
57Detective bureau requested
58Breathalyzer requested
59Fire department requested
62Subject is possible want
63Subject is wanted
64Subject is dangerous
65Assist re: #64
66Subject in observation category
67Subject is parolee

Durham Regional Police Codes

Nine Codes

CodeMeaning
900Bomb threat
901Homicide
902Sex offense
903Assault
904Robbery
905Breaking & entering
906Auto theft
907Theft
908Fraud
909Escapee
910Drunk
911Dog complaint
912Domestic
913Shoplifting
914Fire
915Alarm
916Prowler
917Assist other police force
918Impaired driver
919Property damage
920Missing person
921Comp. to locate
922Fight
923Lost & found
924Other
925Drug call
926Threatening
927Disturbance
928Armed person
929Sudden death
930Attempt suicide
931Trespassing
932Insecure premises
934Unwanted person
935Landlord/tenant
936Phone calls
937Neighbor dispute
938Suspicious persons
939Youths loitering
940Unknown trouble
941Suspicious vehicle
942Animal O.T. dog
943Labor dispute
944Robbery in progress
951H&R Motor vehicle accident
952Injury motor vehicle accident
953Property damage motor vehicle acc
954Assist ambulance
955B&E in progress
956Funeral escort
957Escort
958Public parking complaint
959Private parking complaint
960Driving complaint
961Abandoned vehicle
962Traffic control
963Snowmobile complaint
964Noise complaint
965Accident other than traffic
966Snow route
967M/C complaint
968Administrative detail
969Open entrance
970Followup investigation
97110-19 hotline
988Fraud in progress

Ten Codes

CodeMeaning
10-1Receiving poorly
10-2Receiving well
10-3Stop transmitting
10-4Message received
10-5Relay message
10-6Busy, unless urgent
10-7Out of service
10-8In service
10-9Repeat
10-10Request for common channel
10-15Pick up prisoner at …
10-18Complete assignment quickly
10-19Return to your division
10-20Location
10-21Call by telephone
10-26Detaining subject, expedite
10-28Vehicle registration
10-29CIPC check
10-30Improper use of radio
10-33Emergency assistance
10-35Major crime alert
10-36Correct time check
10-38Investigation alert
10-45Death or fatality
10-51Tow truck needed
10-52Ambulance needed
10-60Subject negative
10-61Subject has record (not wanted)
10-62Subject possibly wanted
10-65Assist on 10-64
10-66Subject in observation category
10-67Subject in parolee category
10-68Subject in charged category
10-78Need routine assistance
10-92Person in custody
10-93Set up road block

Guelph Police Nine Codes

CodeMeaning
900Bomb threat
901Homicide
902Sudden death
903Attempted suicide
904Sex offense
905Indecent act
906Threatening
907Assault
908Abduction
909Robbery
910Extorsion
911Breaking & entering
912Theft
913Auto theft
914Have stolen goods
915Fraud
916Counterfeit money
917Offensive weapon
918Property damage
919Prostitution
920Gaming & betting
921Drugs
922Missing person
923Escape
924Fire
925Alarm
926Assist citizen
927Assist other police force
928Compassionate to locate
929Phone call
930Disturbance
931Dispute - landlord/tennant
932Dispute - neighbor
933Dispute - domestic
934Intoxicated person / Dispute - labor
936Unwanted person
937Mentally ill person
938Public mischief
939Dangerous condition
940Industrial accident
941Farm accident
942Insecure premises
943Lost property
944Found property
945Trespassing
946Prowler
947Suspicious person
948Suspicious vehicle
949Arrest
950MVA person dead
951MVA person injured
952MVA hit & run
953MVA fatality
954Traffic enforcement
955Driving complaint
956Traffic control
957Impaired driver
958High speed chase
959Parking complaint
960Abandoned vehicle
961Liquor offense
962Animal complaint
963Noise complaint
964Escort
965Juvenile offense
966Breach probation

Halton Regional Police Codes

Nine Codes

CodeMeaning
900Homicide
901Attempted murder
902Sudden death
903Suicide
904Sexual assault
905Assault
906Other sex offense
907Abduction, kidnapping
908Offensive weapons
909Robbery
910Breaking & Entering - Shop
911Breaking & Entering - House
912Breaking & Entering - School
913Breaking & Entering - Other
914Theft - vehicle
915Theft - bicycle
916Theft from auto
917Shoplifting
918Theft - under $200.00
919Theft - over $200.00
920Possession of stolen property
921Fraud
922Prostitution
923Gaming & betting
924Arson
925Fail to appear in court
926Disturbance
927Escapee, elopee (MHA)
928Other - criminal code
929Bomb threat
930Willful damage - vehicle
931Willful damage - private
932Willful damage - public
933Federal statutes - drugs
934Federal statutes - liquor
935Provincial statutes - liquor
936Provincial statutes - trespass
937Provincial statutes - renters
938Provincial statutes - MHA
939Provincial statutes - other
940Municipal bylaws - noise
941Municipal bylaws - animals
942Municipal bylaws - other
943Criminal neg. / traffic
944Dangerous driving
945Impaired driver
94612 hour suspension
947Disqualified driver
948Careless driving
949Police pursuit
950Bylaw - parking
951M.V.C. - P.O / M.V.C. - P.D
953M.V.C. - H&R
954M.V.C. - Fatality
955Abandoned vehicle
956Arrest by Warrant - Halton
957Arrest by warrant - Other
958Damage to force property
959Damage to force vehicle
960Domestic disturbance
961Neighbor trouble
962Drowning
963Crime prevention security check
964Fire alarm permit refusal
965Found property
966Found property - bicycle
967Lost property
968License suspension notification
969Missing person
970Person to locate
971Prisoner escort
972Recovered force vehicle
973Seized vehicle
974Accident - industrial
975Accident - other
976Ambulance call
977Animal complaint
978Alarm
979Assist public
980Assist other police force
981Civil complaint
982Distress call -water
983Escort
984Fire call
985General information
986Insecure premise
987Parking - private property
988Suspicious auto
989Suspicious person
990Prowler
991Traffic complaint
992Phone calls
993Labor dispute
994Unwanted person
995Unknown condition
996Dangerous conditions
997Other
999Officer needs assistance

Ten Codes

CodeMeaning
10-1Receiving poorly
10-2Receiving well
10-3Stop transmitting
10-4Acknowledgement
10-5Relay
10-6Busy, stand-by
10-7Out of service
10-8In service
10-9Request
10-10Switch to common channel
10-11Disregard last information
10-12Unauthorized visitor
10-13Advise Weather & road cond
10-14Change to channel …
10-15Suspicious person or vehicle
10-16Pick up prisoner at …
10-17Fire department request
10-18Complete assignment quickly
10-19Return to …
10-20Location
10-21Call … by telephone
10-22See complaintant at …
10-23Indecent exposure
10-24Person using fire arms
10-25Gas asphyxiation complaint
10-26Detain subject
10-27Parking complaint
10-28Registration check
10-29Check for warrants
10-30Improper use of radio
10-31Sick person
10-32Drunk driver
10-33Emergency situation
10-34Alarm (not bank or fire)
10-35Major crime alert
10-36Correct time
10-37Drunken call
10-38Investigation - property
10-39Investigation - person
10-40Stolen/abandoned vehicle
10-41Foot patrol at …
10-42Holdup / robbery
10-43Fight
10-44Arrival
10-45Fatality
10-46Disaster
10-47Crime in progress
10-48Escort
10-49Obscene/threat phone calls
10-50Tow truck needed
10-52Ambulance needed
10-53NCO required at …
10-54Identification needed
10-55Domestic disturbance
10-56Missing person
10-57Dog complaint
10-58Lost or found property
10-59Attending firing range
10-60Negative no warrants
10-61Possible warrants
10-62Possible warrants
10-63Positive - wanted
10-64Proceed with caution
10-65Assist 10-64
10-66Person under observation
10-67Person on parole/probation
10-68Charged person
10-69Request for CNI check
10-70Message to all units
10-71Driver's license suspension
10-72Compassionate to locate
10-73Elopee
10-74Missing person
10-75Pointer person
10-76Pick up at …
10-77Emergency landing
10-78Assistance required
10-79Copy a response
10-80Noise complaint
10-81Narcotics offense
10-82Hostage/extortion
10-83Report from scene
10-84Change location to …
10-85Entering report
10-86Radar at …
10-87Desk duty
10-88Open security door
10-89Close security door
10-90Bank alarm
10-91Disperse from emergency
10-92Person in custody
10-93Roadblock
10-94Cancel complaint
10-95Do not enter area
10-96Person believed dangerous
10-97Court duty
10-98Confidential message
10-99Update MDT status
10-100Bomb threat
10-102Followup investigation
10-103Lunch break

Hamilton / Wentworth Police Codes

CodeMeaning
10-1Receiving poorly
10-2Receiving well
10-3Stop transmitting
10-4Acknowledgement
10-5Relay message
10-6Busy stand-by
10-7Out of service
10-8In service
10-9Repeat message
10-10Common channel
10-13Lunch break
10-16Drunk
10-17At assignment
10-18Finish quickly
10-19Return to …
10-20Location
10-21Call by telephone
10-26Detaining subject
10-28Vehicle registration
10-29Check for wanted
10-30Misuse of radio
10-31Drunk driver
10-33Emergency
10-35Major crime alert
10-36Correct time
10-38Investigation alert
10-45Death or fatality
10-50Accident (F, PI, PD)
10-51Tow truck needed
10-52Ambulance needed
10-60Subject is negative
10-61Subject has record
10-62Subject may be wanted
10-63Subject is positive
10-64Subject is dangerous
10-65Assist re: 10-64
10-66Subject in observation
10-67Subject is parolee
10-68Subject is charged
10-78Officer needs help
10-90Open signal
10-92Person in custody
10-93Set up roadblock
10-100Bomb threat

Lethbridge Police Codes

Major Emergency Codes

CodeMeaning
10-100Bank alarm
10-200Weapon involved
10-300Officer needs help
10-400Known criminal (dangerous)
10-500Bomb threat
10-600Stay off the air
10-1000Call SWAT team

Message Codes

CodeMeaning
10-30Industrial accident
10-31Industrial alarm
10-32Assault
10-33Attempted suicide
10-34Bomb threat
10-35Breaking & entering
10-36Collapse, sick person
10-37Dog complaint
10-38Domestic trouble
10-39Drunk
10-40Disturbance
10-41Drugs
10-42Escort
10-43Fire
10-44Fraud
10-45Indecent act
10-46Juveniles
10-47Landlord-tennant dispute
10-48Lost and found
10-49Missing person
10-50Mental case
10-51Molester
10-52Neighbor dispute
10-53Noisy party
10-54Parking complaint
10-55Prowler
10-56Property damage
10-57Purse snatching
10-58Robbery
10-59Shoplifter
10-60Sudden death
10-61Suspicious person
10-62Theft
10-63Threats
10-64Unknown complaint
10-65Be on lookout for
10-66Warrant for person
10-67Summons for person

Motor Vehicle Codes

CodeMeaning
10-80Abandoned vehicle
10-81Careless driver
10-82Drunk driver
10-83Hit & run
10-84Speeder
10-85Stolen auto
10-86Motor vehicle accident
10-87Injury vehicle accident

Operational Codes

CodeMeaning
10-1Receiving poorly
10-2Receiving loud & clear
10-3Stand-by
10-4Message received
10-5Repeat message
10-6Call by telephone
10-7Give location
10-8Return to station
10-9Last complaint complete
10-10Booking out
10-11Back in service
10-12Request CPIC query
10-13Query party in vehicle
10-14Positive on query
10-15Negative on query
10-16Assist officer - non emergency
10-17Pick up officer
10-18Ambulance
10-19Request prisoner transport
10-20Prisoner arriving at station

Nepan Police Ten Codes

CodeMeaning
10-1Receive poorly
10-2Receive well
10-3Stop transmitting
10-4Acknowledgement
10-5Relay
10-6Busy - stand-by
10-7Out of service
10-8In service
10-9Repeat
10-10Keep peace
10-11Domestic
10-12Drunk person
10-13Vandalism / mischief
10-14Noise complaint
10-15Suspicious person
10-16Suspicious vehicle
10-17Arson / fire
10-18Complete assignment
10-19Return to station
10-20Location
10-21Call by telephone
10-22See complainant
10-23Indecent act / exposure
10-24Person using firearm
10-25Dispute - custody
10-26Dispute - neighbor
10-27Dispute - labor
10-28Vehicle registration info
10-29Check records on wanted
10-30Drowning
10-31Sickness / injury
10-32U/K problem 911 call
10-33Catastrophe
10-34Alarm - other
10-35Alarm - Bank holdup type
10-36Stolen bicycle
10-37Theft
10-38Shoplifter
10-39Persons loitering
10-40Stolen vehicle
10-41Breaking & entering
10-42Robbery
10-43Suicide / attempt
10-44Homicide
10-45Sudden death
10-46Sexual assault
10-47Noisy party
10-48Fraud
10-49Threats / obscene calls
10-50Motor vehicle accident
10-51Tow truck
10-52Ambulance
10-53Assault
10-54Trespassing
10-55Parking complaint
10-56Missing person
10-57Abandoned vehicle
10-58Lost, found, seized property
10-59Mental health act
10-60Subject negative
10-61Subject has record, not wanted
10-62Subject possibly wanted
10-63Positive hit
10-64Porceed with caution
10-65Assist re: 10-64
10-66Subject under observation
10-67Subject in parolee category
10-68Subject in charge category
10-69Are you alone?
10-70Drugs
10-71Warrant execution
10-72Canine unit required
10-73Youth branch required
10-74Technical support required
10-75C.I.D. required
10-76Coroner required
10-77Body removal required
10-78Assist officer - emergency
10-79Assist officer - other
10-80Insecure
10-81L.L.A. violation
10-82Assist other agency
10-83Suspended driver
10-84Breach of probation / parole
10-85Abduction / kidnapping
10-86M.V.A. (fatal / P.I.)
10-87Officer injured
10-88Armored car
10-89Contagious disease
10-90Twelve hour suspension
10-91Impared driver
10-92Person in custody
10-93Road block
10-94Traffic control / escort
10-95Driving / traffic complaint
10-96Bylaw complaint
10-97Animal other than dog
10-98Compassionate to locate
10-99Lunch
10-100Bomb threat
10-101At car wash

Niagara Regional Police Codes

CodeMeaning
10-1Receiving poorly
10-2Receiving well
10-3Radio silence
10-4Acknowledgement
10-5Will repeat message
10-7Out of service
10-8In service
10-9Repeat last transmission
10-10Residence
10-13Carrying passengers
10-19Return to base
10-20Location
10-21Call by phone
10-22Talk to … by radio
10-23Meet another officer
10-28Vehicle information
10-29Wants and warrants
10-30Unnecessary radio use
10-36Correct time
10-38Checking person or vehicle
10-42Suicide
10-43Lunch or coffee break
10-45Fatality
10-50Accident
10-51Tow truck request
10-52Ambulance request
10-60No warrants or wants
10-67On probation
10-90Alarm
10-92Prisoner
10-101Recorded message

Basic Codes

CodeMeaning
1At your convenience
2With lights
3Lights & siren
4Use caution
5Radio Silence

North York Fire Department Codes

CodeMeaning
5Chief cease response
9Vehicles response no ER
13Red Cross canteen service
14Radio silence
15Senior officer request
22Fire vehicle in accident
26Firefighter injured
33Phone … (urgent)
37Phone … (Not urgent)
44Suspicious death
48Possible fire death
55Ontario fire marshal
66Police
77Ambulance
88Gas company
99Hydro

Ontario Ambulance Priority Codes

CodeMeaning
1Transfer
2Booked call
3Life threatening
4Priority - lights & siren
5Death at scene … call coroner
6Legally dead
7No patient carried … patient refused
8Ambulance deployed for stand-by duty
9Administrative repairs
21Vital signs obscured - CPR in progress

Ontario Ministry of Transportation Codes

Operations

CodeMeaning
OpPlowing
OsaSanding
OsgSalting

Percipitation

CodeMeaning
AdDry snow
AnNone
ArRain
AsSleet
AwWet snow
AxSnow flurries
FrFreezing rain

Road conditions

CodeMeaning
RbdBare and dry
RbdampBare & damp
RbwBare & wet
RcbCenter bare
RdDoubtful
RhHeavy
RiIcy
RscSnow removal
RslSlushy
RspSnow packed
RtbTrack bare

Ottawa Police Service Codes

CodeMeaning
10-1Receiving poorly
10-2Receiving well
10-3Stop transmitting
10-4Acknowledgement
10-5Relay
10-6Busy, stand-by, unless urg
10-6gOut available - gas
10-6rOut available - radar
10-7Out of service
10-7cOut of service - court
10-7lOut of service - lunch
10-7sOut of service - station
10-7wOut of service - wash
10-8In service
10-9Repeat last message
10-10Request common channel
10-11aAssaults - all others
10-11cAssaults - children < 18
10-11dDomestic disturbance
10-11fFights
10-11hAssaults - on male
10-11nNoise disturbance
10-11oOther disturbance
10-11sStrikes
10-11wAssaults - on female
10-12Drunkeness
10-12mDrunk - mobile
10-13Damage to property
10-13vDamage to vehicle
10-14Animal complaint
10-15Suspicious persons
10-15dDrugs
10-15vSuspicious vehicles
10-16Pick up prisoner
10-17Fire or fire alarm
10-18Complete assignment quickly
10-19Return to station
10-20Your location
10-21Call by telephone
10-22See complainant
10-22aAlert
10-22mMissing person
10-22pSee complaintant-found prop
10-22tTraffic complaint
10-22vTransportation
10-23Indecent exposure
10-24Person using firearms
10-25Sick or injured person
10-25mMental persons
10-26Detain subject - expedite
10-27Drowning
10-27bBoat overturned
10-28Vehicle registration information
10-29Check records for wanted
10-30Improper use of radio
10-32Obstruction - tow vehicle
10-32tVehicle to be ticketed
10-33Emergency - clarify
10-34Alarm signal
10-34oAudible alarm or car alarm
10-35Major crime alert
10-36Correct time
10-37Theft - shoplifting
10-38Investigation alert
10-39Purse snatching
10-40Stolen vehicle
10-40rStolen vehicle - recovered
10-41cBreak in - commercial
10-41rBreak in - residential
10-42Holdup - robbery with violence
10-43Sexual assault
10-44Murder/suicide
10-45Death or fatality
10-50M.V.I
10-50fM.V.I. - Police unit involved
10-50hM.V.I. - Hit & run
10-50iM.V.I. - Injuries
10-50pM.V.I. - Property damage only
10-51Tow truck needed
10-52Ambulance
10-60Subject is negative
10-61Subject has record, not wanted
10-62Subject possibly wanted
10-63Subject wanted , confirmed hit
10-64Proceed with caution
10-65Assist with 10-64 individual
10-66Subject in observation category
10-67Subject in parolee category
10-68Subject charged
10-78Officer needs assistance
10-80Possible hostage situation
10-90Hold up alarm
10-92Persons in custody
10-93Blockade - road block
10-94Terrorist attack, abductions
10-99Update status
10-100Bomb threat

Peterborough Police Codes

CodeMeaning
10-1Receiving poorly
10-2Receiving well
10-3Stop transmitting
10-4Acknowledgement
10-5Relay
10-6Busy, stand-by
10-7Out of service
10-8In service
10-9Repeat
10-10Common channel request
10-11Dispatching too quickly
10-12Officials or visitors pres
10-13Weather & road conditions
10-14Escort
10-16Pick up prisoner
10-17Pick up papers
10-18Complete assignment quickly
10-19Return to station
10-20Location
10-21Call by telephone
10-22Take no further action on
10-23Stand-by
10-25Do you have contact with …
10-26Detain subject
10-27Driver's license check
10-28Vehicle registration check
10-29Check for wants
10-30Improper radio use
10-31Breathalyzer test
10-33Emergency
10-35Major crime alert
10-36Time check
10-38Investigation alert
10-45Death or fatality
10-50Accident
10-51Tow truck requested
10-52Ambulance requested
10-53NCO requested
10-54Identification requested
10-56Vice squad requested
10-57Detective bureau requested
10-58Breathalyzer requested
10-59Fire department requested
10-60Subject negative
10-61Subject has record, not wanted
10-62Subject possible want
10-63Subject wanted
10-64Subject dangerous
10-65Assist re: 10-64
10-66Subject in observation category
10-67subject in parolee category

Sarnia Police Ten Codes

CodeMeaning
10-1Receiving poorly
10-2Receiving well
10-3Stop transmitting
10-4Acknowledgement
10-5Relay
10-6Busy, stand-by unless urgent
10-7Out of service
10-8In service
10-9Repeat
10-10Common channel request
10-16Pick up prisoner at …
10-18Complete assignment quickly
10-19Return to your station
10-20What is your location
10-21Call … by telephone
10-26Detaining subject, expedite
10-28Vehicle registration check
10-29Check records for wanted
10-30Improper use of radio
10-33Emergency
10-35Major crime alert
10-36Correct time
10-38Investigation alert
10-45Death or fatality
10-50Accident (F, PI, PD)
10-51Tow truck needed
10-52Ambulance needed
10-60Subject is negative
10-61Subject has record, not wanted
10-62Subject possibly wanted
10-63Subject is positive hit
10-64Proceed with caution
10-65Assist re: 10-64 individual
10-66Subject in observation category
10-67Subject in parolee category
10-68Subject in charged category
10-78Need assistance
10-90Bank alarm
10-92Person in custody
10-93Blockage, set up roadblock
10-100Bomb threat

Scarborough Fire Department Codes

CodeMeaning
4Radio silence
5Respond no emergency
10Fire vehicle in accident
34Ambulance responding ?
34aAmbulance needed
36Police needed
36aMetro police responding
100Fire related death

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