California Police Radio Codes

Contents

• California State Police Codes
• California State Criminal Codes
• Revised Offical APCO Ten Codes
• Brevity Patrol Codes
• Contra Costa County Codes
• Highway Patrol CHP Codes
• Humboldt County Codes
• LA County Sheriff's Codes
• Long Beach Police Department
• Oakland Police Department
• Orange County Codes
• Rapid Transit District Codes
• Sacramento Police Codes
• San Diego Police Department
• San Francisco Police Department
• San Mateo County Codes
• Sheriff's Office Radio Prefix Identifiers
• Six Flags Amusement Park
• Ventura County Emergency Services Paramedic Units
• Map of California

California State Police Codes

Code	Meaning
3	Emergency(light & Siren)
4	No Further Help Needed
5	Stakeout
6	Remain Clear of Area
7	Eating
8	Restroom
10-1	Receiving Poorly
10-2	Receiving Well
10-4	Acknowlegement
10-5	Relay
10-6	Busy
10-7	Out of Service
10-8	In Service
10-9	Repeat
10-10	Remain In Service
10-16	Prisoner
10-17	Report Routine
10-19	Return To Station
10-20	Location
10-21	Phone Your Station
10-21h	Phone Your Home
10-22	Disregard
10-23	Stand By
10-28	Vehicle Registration
10-29	Check for Wants
10-34	Are You Clear?
10-35	Dangerous Person Alert
10-36	Time Check
10-87	Meet The Officer 10-10
10-88	Request for Cover Unit
10-89	Bomb Threat
10-97	Arrived At Scene
10-98	Finished Last Assignment
10	SWAT Alert
11-6	Discharging Firearms
11-7	Prowler
11-8	Person Down
11-10	Conduct An Investigation
11-12	Injured Animal
11-13	Dead Animal
11-14	Dog Bite
11-15	Ball Game In Street
11-27	Felony Record-No Want
11-28	Misdemeanor Record-No Want
11-29	No Want
11-30	Incomplete Phone Call
11-31	Calling for Help
11-40	Notify If Ambulance Needed
11-41	Ambulance Needed
11-42	Ambulance Not Needed
11-44	Coroners Case
11-45	Attempt Suicide
11-46	Report of Death
11-47	Injured Person
11-48	Furnish Transportation
11-49	Vehicle Stop
11-50	Vehicle Stop-10-29 License
11-51	Pedestrian Stop/F.I
11-52	Are Yor O.K
11-53	Security Check
11-55	Hazardous/Chemical Spill
11-60	Water Leak
11-66	Signals Out of Order
11-71	Fire
11-80	Serious Injury Accident
11-81	Minor Injury Accident
11-82	Non-Injury Accident
11-83	No Detail Accident
11-84	Traffic Control
11-85	Request for Tow Truck
11-86	Special Detail
11-88	Citizens Assist
11-99	OFFICER NEEDS HELP
11	SWAT Staging Location
37f	Felony Want
37m	Misdemeanor Want
37t	Traffic Want
166.4	Viol of Restraining Order
187	Homicide
207	Kidnapping
211	Robbery
240	Assault
241	Assault on Police Officer
242	Battery
243	Battery on Police Officer
245	Assault with Deadly Weapon (A.D.W.)
246	Shooting into a Dwelling
261	Rape
273d	Child Abuse/Neglect
288	Child Molest/Lewd Conduct
314	Indecent Exposure
330	Gambling
370	Public Nuisance
415	Disturbance
417	Disturbance
451	Arson
459	Burglary
470	Forgery
487	Grand Theft
488	Petty Theft
496	Possession of Stolen Property
537	Defrauding Innkeeper
586	Illegal Parking
594	Vandalism
602	Tresspass
647f	Drunk
653m	Phone Threats
5150	Mental Case
10851	Auto Theft
10852	Tampering With Vehicle
11350	Possession of Dangerous Drugs
11357	Possession of Marijuana
12020	Possession of Illegal Weapon
12025	Carrying Concealed Weapon
20001	Felony Hit and Run
20002	Hit and Run
23103	Reckless Driving
23152	Drunk Driving
blue	Bus/Taxi In Trouble

California State Criminal Codes

Health & Safety Code (H & S)

Code	Meaning
11351	Possession of Drugs for Sale
11357	Possession of Drugs
11358	Culivation

Penal Codes

Code	Meaning
148	Resisting Arrest
148.1	Making A False Bomb Threat
148.4	Tampering With Fire Alarms
148.5	Making A False Police Report
187	Homicide
192	Manslaughter
203	Mayhem
207	Kidnapping
211	Robbery
240	Assault
242	Battery
244	Assault W/Caution Chemicals
245	Assault W/Deadly Weapon
246	Shooting At A Dwelling
261	Rape
266h	Pimping
266i	Pandering
272	Contributing To The Delin-quency of A Minor
288	Lewd Acts With A Minor
314	Indecent Exposure
374a-e	Littering
402	Impeding Rescue Effects
415	Disturbing The Peace
417	Brandishing A Weapon
451	Arson
459	Burglary
466	Possession of Burglary Tools
470	Forgery
476a	Check Fraud
484b-i	Credit Card Fraud (various)
487	Grand Theft (exceeding $400)
488	Petty Theft
496	Receiving Stolen Property
502	Computer Fraud
503	Embezzlement
537	Defrauding An Innkeeper
538d-e	Impersonating Police/Fire officer
594	Malicious Mischief
597	Cruelty To Animals
602	Trespass / Fraud
603	Forcible Entry
636.5	Illegal Use of Scanner To Commit Crime
647	Disorderly Conduct
647f	Intoxication
653m	Obscene Phone Calls
12022.5	Use of Weapon To Commit Crime
12031	Carrying A Loaded Firearm

Vehicle Codes (V C)

Code	Meaning
10851	Stolen Vehicle
10852	Tampering With Vehicle
12500	Driving Without A License
12951a	Driver's License not In Poss
12951b	Driver's License Refusal To Display
20001	Hit & Run Injury (felony)
20002a	Hit & Run Property Damage
21703	Following Too Closely
21706	Following Emergency Vehicles
22500ak	Illegal Parking

Welfare & Institutions Code

Code	Meaning
11359	Marijuana for Sale
11500	Narcotics Violations
11590	Registrant
22350	Unsafe Speed for Prevailing Conditions
23112	Littering
23122	Possession of Open Container
23123	Storage of Open Container
23152a	Misdemeanor
23153a	Felony
40508	Failure To Appear (F T A)
223489	Maximum Speed Limit, 55 Mph

Revised Offical APCO Ten Codes

Code	Meaning
10-1	Unable To Copy Re-Locate
10-2	Signals Good
10-3	Stop Transmitting
10-4	Acknowledgement
10-5	Relay
10-6	Busy Stand-By
10-7	Out of Service
10-8	In Service
10-9	Repeat
10-10	Fight In Progress
10-11	Dog Case
10-12	Stand-By (stop)
10-13	Weather & Road Report
10-14	Report of Prowler
10-15	Civil Disturbance
10-16	Domestic Trouble
10-17	Meet Complainant
10-18	Complete Assgn. Quickly
10-19	Return To …
10-20	Location
10-21	Call … By Telephone
10-22	Disregard
10-23	Arrived At Scene
10-24	Assignment Completed
10-25	Report In Person To …
10-26	Detaining Subject Expid
10-27	Drivers License Information
10-28	Vehicle Registration
10-29	Check Records for Want
10-30	Illegal Use of Radio
10-31	Crime In Progress
10-32	Man With Gun
10-33	Emergency
10-34	Riot
10-35	Major Crime Alert
10-36	Correct Time
10-37	Inves. Susp. Vehicle
10-38	Stopping Susp. Vehicle (give complete descript)
10-39	Urgent (light/siren)
10-40	Silent Run
10-41	Beginning Tour of Duty
10-42	Ending Tour of Duty
10-43	Information
10-44	Request Permission To Leave Patrol … for …
10-45	Animal Carcass in Road
10-46	Assist Motorist
10-47	Emerg. Road Repairs Needed
10-48	Traffic Standard Repair
10-49	Traffic Light Out
10-50	Traffic Accident-F,PI,PD
10-51	Wrecker Needed
10-52	Ambulance Needed
10-53	Road Blocked
10-54	Livestock On Highway
10-55	Intoxicated Driver
10-56	Intoxicated Person
10-57	Hit & Run … F, PI, PD
10-58	Direct Traffic
10-59	Convoy or Escort
10-60	Squad In Vicinity
10-61	Personnel In Area
10-62	Reply To Message
10-63	Prepare To Make Written Cpy
10-64	Message for Local Del
10-65	Net Message Assgn
10-66	Message Cancellation
10-67	Clear To Read Net Msg
10-68	Dispatch Information
10-69	Message Received
10-70	Fire Alarm
10-71	Advise Nature of Fire (size,type, contents of bldg.)
10-72	Report Progress On Fire
10-73	Smoke Report
10-74	Negative
10-75	In Contact With
10-76	En Route
10-77	ETA
10-78	Need Assistance
10-79	Notify Coroner
10-82	Reserve Lodging
10-84	If Meeting … Advise ETA
10-85	Will Be Late
10-87	Pick Up Checks for District
10-88	Advise Telephone # of …
10-90	Bank Alarm
10-91	Unnecessary Use of Radio
10-93	Blockade
10-94	Drag Racing
10-96	Mental Subject
10-98	Prison/Jail Break
10-99	Records Indicate Want/Stolen

Brevity Patrol Codes

Code	Meaning
2	Urgent
3	Emergency
4	Cancel backup
10-3	Change Channels
10-10	Off Duty
10-11	Idenify Mobile Freq
10-12	Computer Delay Your 10-29, 11-27, or 11-28
10-14	Provide Escort
10-15	Prisoner in Custody
10-17	Relay Papers, Supplies, etc
10-23	Stand By
10-29	Check for Wanted(person,Vehicle or Object)
10-37	What Time Is It?
10-39	Message or Item Delivered
10-97	Arrived At Scene
10-98	Assignment Completed
11-10	Take A Report
11-12	Loose Livestock
11-24	Abandoned Vehicle
11-25	Traffic Hazard
11-27	DDL Check Driver Held
11-28	Registration Check, Driver Held
11-41	Ambulance Required
11-42	Paramedic Required (E M T)
11-44	Possible Fatality
11-48	Provide Transportation
11-66	Defective Traffic Signals
11-78	Paramedics Dispatched
11-79	Accident- Ambulance Rolling
11-98	Officer Requires Help, Emergency
11-99	Emergency At Office
20	Notify Press
33	Clear Radio Channels Emergency Traffic

Contra Costa County Codes

Basic Codes

Code	Meaning
1	Your convenience
2	Urgent
3	Emergency
4	No further assistance
5	Steakout
6	Foot patrol
7	Mealtime
9	Roadblock
10	Bomb threat
21	Jail emergency
33	Clear radio channel - Emergency traffic
666	Countywide emergency felony roadblock

Phonetic Alphabet

Code	Meaning
A	Adam
B	Boy
C	Charles
D	David
E	Edward
F	Frank
G	George
H	Henry
I	Ida
J	John
K	King
L	Lincoln
M	Mary
N	Nora
O	Ocean
P	Paul
Q	Queen
R	Robert
S	Sam
T	Tom
U	Union
V	Victor
W	William
X	X-Ray
Y	Yellow
Z	Zebra

Ten Codes

Code	Meaning
10-1	Unable to copy, relocate
10-2	Signals good
10-3	Stop transmitting
10-4	Acknowledgement
10-5	Relay
10-6	Busy, stand-by
10-7	Out of service
10-7b	Out, personal
10-7od	Off duty
10-7x	Out on portable
10-8	In service
10-9	Repeat
10-10	Home
10-11	Dog case
10-12	Visitors present
10-13	Weather and road report
10-14	Report of prowler
10-15	Prisoner in custody
10-15x	Female prisoner in custody
10-16	Pick up
10-17	Meet complainant
10-18	Complete assignment quickly
10-19	Return to station
10-20	Location
10-21	Telephone
10-22	Disregard
10-23	Stand-by
10-24	Assignment completed
10-25	Report in person to …
10-26	Clear
10-27	Wanted
10-27f	Felony warrant
10-27m	Misdemeanor warrant
10-27v	Vehicle code warrant
10-28	Vehicle registration
10-29	Warrant/wanted check
10-30	Illegal use of radio
10-31	Crime in progress
10-32	Man with gun
10-33	Alarm sounding
10-34	Open door/window
10-35	Current time
10-36	Confidential information
10-37	Identify operator
10-38	Stopping suspicious vehicle
10-39	Current status
10-40	Is … available for a call?
10-41	Beginning tour of duty
10-42	Call doctor
10-43	Call doctor
10-44	Request permission to leave
10-45	Condition of patient
10-45a	Condition good
10-45b	Condition serious
10-45c	Condition critical
10-45d	Condition deceased
10-48	Traffic standard repair
10-49	Proceed on route to …
10-50	Traffic addicent - F, PI, PD
10-51	Drunk
10-52	Drunk
10-53	Person down
10-54	Possible dead body
10-55	Coroner's case
10-56	Suicide
10-56a	Attempt suicide
10-57	HIt & Run … F, PI, PD
10-58	Direct traffic
10-59	Security check
10-61	Personnel in area
10-62	Meet a citizen
10-63	Copy a message
10-64	Message for local delivery
10-65	Net message assignment
10-66	Suspicious person
10-67	Person yelling for help
10-68	Dispatch information
10-69	Message received
10-70	Prowler
10-71	Shooting
10-72	Knifing
10-73	How do you copy
10-74	Negative

Welfare & Instution Codes

Code	Meaning
601	Incorrigible
602	Delinquent
5150	Mental Case
5170	Alcoholic

Highway Patrol CHP Codes

Code	Meaning
2	Urgent
3	Emergency
5	Stake-out
10-1	Reception good
10-2	Reception poor
10-4	Message received
10-5	Relay message
10-6	Busy; stand-by
10-7	In service
10-8	In service
10-9	Repeat last transmission
10-10	Off duty
10-11	Identify mobile frequency
10-13	Advise road/weather cond
10-14	Provide escort
10-15	In custody
10-17	Relay papers
10-19	Returning or return to …
10-20	Location requested
10-21	Telephone …
10-22	Disregard
10-23	Stand-by
10-28	Request for registration
10-29	Check for wanted
10-30	Improper radio traffic
10-31	Attempted suicide
10-35	Code 2 backup
10-36	Confidential information
10-36f	Confidential info - poss armed
10-36m	Confidential info - Misd. Warrant
10-37	What time is it?
10-39	Message/item delivered
10-97	Arrived on scene
10-98	Assignment completed
11-10	Take a report
11-24	Disabled vehicle
11-25	Roadway hazard
11-26	Disabled vehcile; occupied
11-27	DDL (License Check)
11-41	Ambulance requested
11-44	Possible fatality
11-66	Defective traffic signals
11-79	Accident, ambulance rolling
11-80	Accident, major injuries
11-81	Accident, minor injuries
11-82	Accident, property damage
11-83	Accident, no details
11-84	Direct traffic
11-85	Tow truck requested
11-86	Bomb threat
11-87	Bomb found
11-98	Meet at …
11-99	Officer requires help, emergency
20	Notify press
31	False Info To Officer
33	Radio clearance
4000a	Uregistered Vehicle
10851	Auto Theft
10852	Tampering W/ Vehicle
12500a	Unlicensed Driver
14601	Driving On Suspended License
20001	Hit & Run Causing Bodily Injury
20002a	Hit & Run Causing Property Damage
21453a	Running Red Light
21650	Driving On Wrong Side of Roadway
21658a	Unsafe Land Change
22348a	Exceeding Max Speed
22350	Unsafe Speed
22450	Running Stop Sign
22500	Illegal Parking
23103	Reckless Driving
23109a	Speed Contest
23109b	Exhibition of Speed
23110	Person Throwing Objects At Vehicles
23152	Driving While Intox
23153	Felony Drunk-Driving, Injury Involved
23222	Open Liquor Container In Vehicle
23224	Person Under 21 With Open Liquor Caontainer
23225	Driver W/ Open Container
40302b	Refusing To Sign Promise To Appear

Humboldt County Codes

10 & 11 Codes

Code	Meaning
10-1	Poor reception
10-2	Good reception
10-3	Change frequency
10-4	Message received / OK
10-5	Relay message
10-6	Busy
10-7	Out of service at: …
10-7a	Out of service at home
10-7od	Off duty
10-8	In service
10-9	Repeat
10-10	Off duty
10-12	Subject present / hold info
10-13	Advise road/weather conditions
10-14	Escort
10-15	Prisoner in custody
10-16d	Pick-up drugs
10-19	Return to: …
10-20	Location
10-21	Phone
10-22	Cancel
10-23	Standby
10-27	Request DDL info via TT
10-28	Request registration via TT
10-29	Check for wanted
10-30	Wanted
10-31	Not wanted
10-32	Drowning
10-33	Alarm Sounding
10-34	Open door
10-35	Open window
10-39	Message delivered
10-49	Proceed to
10-55	Intoxicated Driver
10-56a	Attempted suicide
10-86	Any radio traffic?
10-97	Arrived at scene
10-98	Finished with assignment
11-24	Abandoned vehicle
11-27	Urgent / DDL info via TT
11-28	Urgent Reg. Check via TT
11-29	Urgent / Check for wanted
11-41	Ambulance & Fire needed
11-44	Coroner's case
11-54	Suspicious vehicle stop
11-79	Accident w/ambulance enroute
11-80	Major accident
11-81	Minor accident
11-82	Property damage accident
11-83	Accident - no details
11-84	Traffic control detail
11-85	Tow truck needed
11-86	Rolling car stop
11-95	Traffic Stop
11-98	Meet …
11-99	EMERGENCY! Officer needs help fast. All units respond
187 pc	Murder
207 pc	Kidnapping
211 pc	Robbery
220 pc	Assault with intent to rape
261 pc	Rape
288 pc	Crimes against children
415 pc	Disturbance / Fight
451 pc	Arson
459 pc	Burglary
470 pc	Forgery
476a pc	Check, NSF
594 pc	Vandalism
602 pc	Trespassing
647 f	Public Intoxication
702 pc	Prking in front of fire hyd

Basic Codes

Code	Meaning
1	Routine - Handle at conven
2	Urgent - no light or siren
3	Emergency - light & siren
4	No further assistance needed
5	Stakeout
7	Mealtime
10	Bomb Threat
33	Emergency traffic all units involved do not transmit
99	Code Blue
700	Off Duty

LA County Sheriff's Codes

Penal Codes

Code	Meaning
187	Murder
207-a	Attempt Kidnapping
207	Kidnapping
211-s	Robbery Alarm-Silent
211	Robbery
217	Assault-Murder Intent
220	Assault-Rape Intent
242	Battery
245	Assault W/Deadly WPN
246	Shooting At Dwelling
261-a	Attempt Neglect
261	Rape Vicinity
273-a	Child Neglect
273-d	Wife Beating-Felony
288	Sex Crimes Against Children
314	Indecent Exposure
330	Gambling
374-b	Illegal Dumping
390-f	Drunk, Possible PCP Use
390	Drunk
415-a	Disturbance In Auto
415-b	Disturbance- Business
415-c	Disturbance- Party Crash
415-d	Disturbance- Drunk
415-e	Disturbance- Party
415-f	Disturbance- Family
415-g	Disturbance- Gang Fight
415-j	Disturbance- Juveniles
415-s	Disturbance- Neighbors
415	Disturbance
417-a	Man With Knife
417-s	Barricaded Suspect
417	Man With Gun
447	Arson
459-a	Burglar Alarm-Audible
459-s	Burglar Alarm-Silent
459	Burglary
470	Forgery
480	Hit & Run- Felony
481	Hit & Run- Misdemeanor
483	Hit & Run- Parked Vehicle
487	Theft- Grand
487.2	Purse Snatch
488-b	Theft- Bicycle
488	Theft- Petty
502	Drunk Driving- Misd
503-a	Recovered Vehicle
503	Auto Theft
504-a	Car Strippers
504	Tampering With Auto
510	Speeding or Racing
586-e	Parking-Block Driveway
586	Illegal Parking
594	Malicious Mischief
597	Cruelty To Animals
601	Incorrigible
602	Trespassing
604	Throwing Missiles
647-a	Vargrant Loitering NearSchool or Public Place
647	Vagrant
653-m	Lewd or Threatening TX
901-n	Ambulance Needed
901-s	Ambulance Disp.-Inj
901-t	Ambulance Disp.-Traffic
902-a	Attempt Suicide
902-h	Enroute To Hospital
902-n	Traffic Accident-No Inj
902-r	Rescue Responding
902-t	Traffic Accident-No Details
902	Person Sick or Injured
903-l	Low Flying Aircraft
903	Airplane Accident-No Details
904-a	Fire-Auto
904-b	Fire-Brush or Grass
904-g	Smoke Investigation
904-i	Illegal Fire
904-s	Structural Fire
904-t	Fire-Trash
904	Fire
905-b	Animal Bites
905-d	Dead Animal
905-n	Noisy Animal
905-s	Stray Animal
905-t	Vicious Animal
909-a	Hot Wires Down
909-t	Traffic Hazard
911-a	Contact Informant
911-b	Contact Officer
911-c	Contact Citizen
911-n	Do Not Contact Inform
912	Are We Clear?
913	Are You Clear?
914-n	Concerned Party Notify
916-a	Officer W/Felony Subject
916-b	Citizen W/Misd. Subject
916-c	Citizen Holding Felony Subj
916	Officer W/Mids. Subject
917-a	Abandoned Auto
917-s	Suspicious Auto
918	Insane Person
919	Keep The Peace
920-a	Found Adult
920-c	Missing Child
920-f	Found Child
920	Missing Adult
921-p	Peeping Tom
921	Prowler
922	Illegal Peddling
923	Illegal Shooting
924-b	Notify Dispatcher
924	Station Detail
925-a	Person Susp. In Auto
925	Person Acting Suspic
926-a	Tow Truck Dispatched
926	Tow Truck Needed
927-a	Susp. Circumstance PersonPulled From TX
927-b	Susp. Circumstance Open Door or Window
927-c	Check Vicinity
927-d	Susp. Circumstances Women Screaming
927	Suspicious Circumstance
928-b	Found Prop-Bicycle
928-l	Lost Property
929-a	Person Down In Auto
929	Person Down
930-a	See The Manager
930	See The Man
931	See The Woman
995	Strike Trouble
996-b	Bomb Explosion
996-t	Bomb Threat
996	Explosion- Non Criminal
997	Officer Needs Help Urgently District Cars Only (five units with shortest ETA to respond)
998	Officer Request Assistance,Involved In Shooting
999	Officer Needs Help Urgently

Police Codes

Code	Meaning
1	Acknowledge Receipt of Message
3	Emergency, Use Red Lights & Sirens
4	No Further Assistance Need
4a	No Further Assistance At Location-Suspect At Large In Area-Field Units Continue To Respond-Information To Follow
5	Stake Out, All Units Stay Away Unless Emergency or Reponse To A Call
6	Out for Investigation
7	Out of Service To Eat
8	Fire Alarm
9	One-Man Unit Out for Investigation
10-11	Dispatching Too Fast
10-15	Prisoner In Custody
10-16	Pick Up Prisoner
10-17	Pick Up Papers
10-19	Return To Station
10-23	Stand By
10-27	Any Return On Number or Subject?
10-29fd	Subject Is Wanted for A Felony. Considered Armed & Dangerous; Use Extreme Caution. Advise When In Custody & Ready for Information
10-29m	Subject Is Wanted for Misdemeanor Crimes
10-29t	Subject Is Wanted On Traffic Warrant(s): Arrest Subject; Warrant Abstracts Are Being Sent To Your Station or The Warrant Is At your Station
10-29v	Property Reported Stolen. Do You Have Subject? Advise When ReadyFor Information
10-29w	Confidential Information Regarding Your Subject; Remove The Subject From Hearing Range of Radio & Advise When Ready for Information
10-31	Request Unit & Frequency for Car-To-Car Communications Freqs
10-34	Request Routine Clearance
10-36	Correct Time
10-37	Identify Operator On Duty
10-38	Request Clearance To Run Subject(s)
10-39	Request To Clear Call
10-97	Arrived At Scene
10-98	Finished Last Assignment
14	Resume Normal Operations
20	Unit Requests Press Be Notified of News worthy Incident
77	Use Caution, Possible Ambush

Long Beach Police Department

Penal Codes

Code	Meaning
148	Obits/Reg. Public Off
148.1a	False Bomb Report
148.5	False Report of Crime
148.9	False ID of P.O
166.4	Contempt of Court
182.1	Conspire of Commit
187	Murder
203	Mayhem
207	Kidnapping
209b	Kidnapping for Robbery
211	Robbery
211a	Robbery (Common Carrier)
211s	Robbery Alarm-Silent
217	Attempt Murder
236	False Imprisonment
240	Assault
242	Battery
243.1	Battery on Custodial Officer
243.2	Battery on Teacher
243.4	Battery - Sexual
243b	Battery on P.O. w/o Injury
243c	Battery on P.O. with Injury
244	Assualt w/ Codicil Chemical
245	Shooting at Vehicle / Assualt w/ Deadly Weapon
245a-1	ADW - Other than Firearm
245a-2	ADW - Firearm
245b	ADW on PO - Shooting Firarm
261-1	Rape include Female
261-2	Rape - Force/Threat
261-3	Rape - Vice undoes NFL
261-4	Rape - Innocuous
261	Rape
261.1	Unlaw Setunder 14
262a	Rape - Spouse
264.1	Concert to Rape
273.5	Injury to Cruel Cohabitant
273a-1	WLFL Child Abuse cruel/Fem
273a-2	WLFL Child Abuse cruel/Male
278.5	Child Abduction
278a	Child Stetting
286a	Sodom
288	Sex Crimes against kids
288a-a	Oral Copulation
314.1	Gambling
374b	Legal Dumping
381b	Inhale Toluene/Etc
390	Drunk
390p	Drunk, possible use of PCP
405a	Lynching
407a	Unlawful Assembly
415-1	Fight/Child Fight
415-2	Disturbance/Loud Noise
415-3	Offensive Words in Public
415	Disturbance
415b	Disturbance - Business Disp
415f	Disturbance - Family
415g	Disturbance - Gang Activity
415j	Disturbance - Juveniles
415lt	Disturbance - Landlord/Ten
415n	Disturbance - Neighbors
416	Refuse to Disperse
417a	Person with Knife
417a-1	Exhibit Deadly Weapon
417a-2	Exhibit Deadly Weapon Firarm
417b	Weapon Presence of P.O / Barricaded Suspect
451	Arson
451b	Arson - Structure
451d	Arson - Property
452a	Fire - GBI
452b	Fire - Structure
452d	Fire - Property
453a	Possibility Arson Device
453b	Possibility Firebomb
459	Burglary
459/a	Burglary - Auto
459/b	Burglary - Boat
459/c	Burlgary - Commercial
459/g	Burglary - Garage
459/r	Burglary - Residential
459a	Burglary Alarm - Audible
459s	Burglary Alarm - Silent
470	Forgery
480	Hit and Run - Felony
481	Hit and Run - Misdemeanor
483	Hit and Run - Parked Vehicle
484/m	Theft Person Property
484e1	Credit Card without Consent
484f-2	Forge Name on Credit Card
484g	Use Forged Credit Card
487-3/a	Grand Theft Auto
487.1	Theft Grand - Property
487.2	Grand Theft from Person
487.3	Grand Theft Miscellaneous
488	Petty Theft (Shoplift)
496	Receiving Stolen Property
496.1/f	Respond/Known Stolen/F
496.1/m	Respond/Known Stolen/M
502	Drunk Driver - Misdemeanor
503	Vehicle Theft / Embezzlement
504	Tampering with Auto
508	EMB by Employee
517	Extortion
537	Defraud Innkeeper
538d	Impersonate Peace Officer
586	Illegal Parking
586d	Illegal Parking - Driveway
586f	Illegal Parking - Fire Hydrant
591	Removing Power Lines
594	Vandalism
594.5a	Defacing Property
594b-1	Vandalism/Female Misdemeanor
594b-2	Vandalism/Male Misdemeanor
597	Cruelty to Animals
602	Trespassing
604	Throwing Objects
647a	Child Molest / D/C Lewd Act
647b	D/C Prostitution
647c	Begging / Obst. of a Public Place
647d	Loiter Toilet
647f/dg	D/C Drug or Alcohol
647f/dk/a	Drunk in Auto
647f/gl	D/C under Imfluence of Drugs
653ma	Prank Telephone Calls
653mb	Prank Telephone Calls/No ID
664/187	PC Attempt Murder
664/211	PC Attempt Robbery
664/262	PC Attempt Rape
664/459	PC Attempt Burglary
664/470	PC Attempt Forgery
664/487	PC Grant Theft
664/4873/a	PC Attempt Grand Theft Auto
901n	Ambulance Needed
901s	Sick/Injured Person EMS Disp
901t	Traffic Collision - EMS Disp
902	Person Sick/Injured
902a	Attempt Suicide
902h	Enroute to Hospital
902n	Traffic Accident - No Injuries
902r	Rescue Responding
904	Fire
904a	Fire Auto
904b	Fire - Brush/Grass
904i	Smoke Investigation
904s	Structure Fire
904t	Fire - Trash
905a	Abuse to Animals
905d	Dead Animal
905n	Noisy Animal
905s	Stray Animal
905v	Vicious Animal
909a	Hot Wires Down
909s	Safety Hazard
909t	Traffic Hazard
911b	Contact Officer
911n	Don't Contact Information
912	Are you clear
913	You are clear
914n	Concerned Party Notified
916	Officer Holding M. Suspect
916a	Officer Holding Felony Suspect
916b	Citizen Holding M. Suspect
916c	Citizen Holding Felony Suspect
917a	Abandoned Auto
917s	Suspicious Auto
918	Insane Person
918v	Violently Insane Person
919	Keep the Peace
920	Missing Person
920c	Missing Child
920f	Found Child
921	Prowler
922	Illegal Peddling
923	Illegal Shooting
924b	Notify our Station
925a	Person acting Suspicious Auto
926	Tow Truck needed
926a	Tow Truck Dispatched
927	Suspicious Circumstance
927a	S. C. - Person pulled from Tel
927b	S. C. - Open Door/Window
927c	Check Vicinity
927d	S. C. - Possibly Dead Body
927h	911 Hangup
927s	S. C. - Person Screaming
928	Found Property
928l	Lost Property
929	Person Down
930	See the Man
930a	See the Manager
931	See the Woman
995	Strike Trouble
996	Explosion
996t	Bomb Threat
997	Officer Needs Help
998	Officer Request Assistance
999	Officer Needs Help Urgently
2091a	Kidnapping for Ride
3056f	Parole Violation/F
3056m	Parole Violation/M
12020a	Possession of Dangerous Wep
12020c	Poss. Dang. Wep. W/O Handle
12021ap	Ex Fell/Addict W/A Gun
12025a	CCW Veh/Per W/O License
12025b	CCW W/O License W/Prior
12031a	Possible Loaded Weapon
12303	Possible Distric Device

Police Codes

Code	Meaning
1	Acknowledge receipt of message
3	Emergency, use red lights & siren
4	No further assistance/Back-up needed
4a	Situation is not secured, however there are sufficient uits at the location. No further assistance/back-up needed
4n	No further assitance/back-up needed. No evidence of a crime at location
5	Stake out. All units stay away unless emergencies or in response to call
6	Out for investigation
7	Out for service to eat
8	Fire alarm
9	One-man unit out for investigation
10-1	Receiving poorly
10-2	Receiving well
10-3	Stop transmitting
10-4	O.K
10-5	Relay
10-6	Busy
10-7	Out of service
10-8	In service
10-9	Repeat
10-10	Out of service, subj to call
10-11	Transmitting too rapidly
10-13	Advise weather and road cond
10-15	Prisoner in custody
10-16	Pick up prisoner
10-17	Pick up papers
10-19	Return to your station
10-20	What is your location?
10-21	Telephone your station
10-22	Cancel
10-23	Stand-by
10-27	Any return on number/subj
10-29f	Subject is wanted for felony Use caution, advise when subject is in custody
10-29fd	Subject is wanted for felony considered armed and dangerous;use extreme caution. Advise when in custody
10-29h	Confidential info re. your subj. Remove subj out of hearing range of radio
10-29m	Subject is wanted for misdemeanor
10-29t	Subject is wanted on traffic warrant. Advise if arrested
10-29v	Property reported stolen. Do you have subject?
10-30	Does not conform to regulations
10-31	Request unit & freq. (or car to car communications）
10-33	Request emergency clearance
10-34	Request routine clearance
10-36	Correct time
10-37	Identify
10-38	Request clearance call
10-97	Arrived at scene
10-98	Finished with last assignment
14	Resume normal operations
77	Use caution, possible ambush

Oakland Police Department

Phonetic Alphabet

Code	Meaning
A=	Adam
B=	Boy
C=	Charles
D=	David
E=	Edward
F=	Frank
G=	George
H=	Henry
I=	Ida
J=	John
K=	King
L=	Lincoln
M=	Mary
N=	Nora
O=	Ocean
P=	Paul
Q=	Queen
R=	Robert
S=	Sam
T=	Tom
U=	Union
V=	Victor
W=	William
X=	X-Ray
Y=	Yellow
Z=	Zebra

Police Codes

Code	Meaning
187	Murder
207	Kidnapping
211	Robbery
245	Assault W/Deadly Weapon
261	Rape
288	Lewd/Lascivious Conduct
314	Indecent Exposure
415	Disturbing The Peace
415a	Disturbing The Peace-Auto
415c	Disturbing The Peace-Investigate
415d	Disturbing The Peace-Drinking
415e	Disturbing The Peace-Music Party
415f	Disturbing The Peace-Family
415g	Disturbing The Peace-Gang
415j	Disturbing The Peace-Juvenile
459	Burglary
484	Theft-Petty
487	Theft-Grand
602l	Trespassing
901	Vehicle Collision-Property Damage
901a	Vehicle Collision-Injury
901b	Vehicle Collision-Ascertain Ambulance
901d	Vehicle Collision-Drunk Involved
904	Message Received
905	Abandoned Auto
906	Person Breaking In
908	Out of Service
908a	Out of Service-Meal
908b	Out of Service-Rest/Relief
908c	Out of Service-Coffee
908d	Out of Service-Off Duty
909	In Service
909a	In Service-Meals
909d	In Service-On Duty
910	Prowler Outside
912	Suspicious Person
913	Suicide
913a	Attempted Suicide
914	Phone Your Station
915	Phone Radio Room
916	Request To Communicate W/ Field
917	916....Granted
917d	916....Denied
918	Person Screaming for Help
921	Car Prowler
922	Drunk On Street
922a	Drunk In Auto
922b	Drunk Inside Building
924	Go To Your Station
926	Give Your Location
927	Unlawful Bonfire
928a	Explosion
928c	Investigation Incendiary Device
928f	Bomb Threat
929	Fire
933	Burglary Alarm
936	File Check-Vehicle
936a	File Check-Person(s)
936c	File Check-Gun
937c	No Info On File
937d	Person Is Considered "Damage" Auto Cover Sent-Unless Cancelled By Requesting Officer
937m	Matching Info On File
937s	Similiar Info On File
938	Cancell Last Assignment
940	Meet The Officer
940a	Officer Needs Assistance
940b	OFFICER NEEDS HELP
941	Citizen Holding Prisoner
943	Fight (discribe type)
945	Ambulance Follow Up
945a	Ambulance Requested
945c	Receive The Ambulance
946	Tow Truck Needed
947	Patrol Wagon Needed
947j	Patrol Wagon Needed-Juvenile
949	Suspicious Persons In Auto
950	Invest. Report From Citizen
952	Invest. Report From P.T.T
953	Person Down on Street
955	Animals Straying
955a	Vicious Animal
955b	Noisy Animal
955e	Animal Bite
955f	Injured Animal
959	Malicious Mischief
962	Meet The Citizen
963	Ball Playing In Street
965	Witness Blood Test
968	Pick Up Dead Animal

Orange County Codes

Code	Meaning
1	Acknowledge Receipt of Message
2	Urgent, Expedite-But No Lights or Siren
3	Emergency, Use Red Lights and Siren
4	No Further Assistance Needed
5	Stake Out, All Units Stay Away Unless Emergency or In Responce To Call
6	Out for Investigation
7	Out of Service To Eat
7b	Out of Service To Eat At Home
8	Fire Alarm
9	One-Man Unit Out for Investigation
10-33	Request Emergency Clearance
10-34	Request Routine Clearance
10-36	Correct Time
10-37	Indentify Operator On Duty
10-38	Request Clearance To Run Subject(s)
10-39	Request To Clear Call
10-97	Arrived At Scene
10-98	Finished With Last Assignment
12	Patrol Assigned Distr. Report Disaster Damage
13	Activate Major Disaster Plans & Duties
14	Resume Normal Operations
20	Unit Requests Press Be Notified of Newsworthy Incident
20d	Request Departmental Photographer
77	Use Caution, Possible Ambush
99	Emergency Situation Emergency Button In Mobile Unit Has Been Depressed, No Voice Contact
245	Assault W/Deadly Weapon
261	Rape
288	Lewd & Lascivious Conduct
314	Indecent Exposure
390	Drunk
390c	Drunk In Auto
390d	Drunk Down
415	Disturbing The Peace
415a	Disturbing The Peace-Auto(s)
415e	Disturbing The Peace-Music
415f	Disturbing The Peace-Family
415g	Disturbing The Peace-Gang
415m	Disturbing The Peace-Mechanical
417	Man With A Gun
447	Arson
459	Burglary
459a	Burglary Alarm Audible
459s	Burglary Alarm Silent
480	Hit & Run Felony
481	Hit & Run Misdemeanor
483	Hit & Run Parked Vehicle
484	Theft/Larceny
487	Grand Theft
488	Petty Theft
502	Drunk Driver
503	Stolen Car/Motorbike/Motors Scooter/Boat
504	Car Tampering or Stripping
505a	Reckless Driver/Driving
510	Speeding or Racing Vehicle
586	Illegal Parking
594	Malicious Mischief
901	Traffic Accident, Unknown Injury
901k	Ambulance dispatch
901n	Ambulance Needed
901t	Injury Traffic Accident
901y	Is Ambulance Needed
902	Accident, Non-Traffic
902h	En Route To Hospital
902m	Medical Aid
902t	Injury Auto Accident
903	Plane Crash
903l	Low Flying Plane
904	Fire
904a	Fire Alarm
904b	Boat Fire
904c	Car Fire
904g	Grass Fire
904i	Illegal Fire
904m	Trash Fire
904s	Structure Fire
905	Animal Information
905b	Animal Bite
905d	Animal Dead
905h	Animal In Heat
905i	Animal Injured
905l	Loose Stock
905n	Animal Noise
905r	Rabies Suspect
905s	Stray (dog or cat)
905x	Field Euthanasia
906	Rescue
906k	Rescue Unit Disp
906n	Rescue Unit Needed
907k	Paramedic Team Disp
907n	Paramedic Team Needed?
907y	Is Paramedic Needed?
909	Traffic Information
909c	Traffic Congestion
909f	Traffic Flares Needed
909t	Traffic Hazard
910	Can Handle Call
911b	Contact The Officer
912	Are We Clear for …
913	You Care Clear for …
914a	Attempt Suicide
914c	Coroner Needed
914d	Doctor Needed
914h	Heart Attack
914s	Suicide
917a	Abandoned Vehicle
918	Mental Case
918v	Violent Mental Case
930	See The Man
931	See The Women
932	Open Door
933	Open Window
949	Gasoline Spill
950	Burning Permit
951	Need Fire Investigation
952	Report On Conditions
953	Check Smoke
954	Off Air At Scene
955	Fire Under Control
956	Assgn. Unfinished But Aval. for Dispatch or Assgn
957	Fire Out On Arrival
960	Car Stop, Req. Followup
960x	Car Stop, Expedite Followup Dangerous Subjects
961	Car Stop, No Followup Needed
962	Subj. Armed & Dangerous
965	Tab for intelligence Unit
966	Sniper Activity
967	Outlaw Motorcycle Movement
968	Req. Record Check of Person
970	Illegal Surfing
971	Boat Over
972	Boat Speeding
973	Swimmer On Boat
974	Boat Adrift
975	Wreckage Adrift
976	Oil Slick
977	Check Mooring Line
978	Vessel Aground
979	Vessel Sinking
980	Radioactive Materials Present
981	Need Radiological Team
982	Bomb Threat At …
983	Explosion At …
985	Riot or Major Disturbance
997	Officer Needs Assistance From Own Agency Units
998	Officer Involved In Gun Battle
999	Officer Needs Help Any Units Respond *** Emergency ***

Rapid Transit District Codes

Basic Codes

Code	Meaning
10-17	Your Location
10-18	Telephone Dispatcher
10-19	Time Check
10-20	Your Location & Are You

Emergency Codes

Code	Meaning
1	General Alert From Disp
2	Serious Accident PD & Ambulance Dispatched
3	Crime Emergency
4	mergency On Bus
5	ommunity Emergency
6	ransit PD Needs Assist

Mechanical Codes

Code	Meaning
10-21	B.O. Farebox
10-22	B.O. Equipment
10-23	B.O. Radio

Message Codes

Code	Meaning
10-11	In Service
10-12	Have Message
10-13	Repeat Message
10-14	Proceed W/Message
10-15	Message Acknowledged

Miscellaneous Codes

Code	Meaning
10-52	Lost Passenger
10-53	Missile Struck Bus
10-54	Sick Passenger
10-55	Sick Operator
10-57	Marijuana Smokers
10-81	On Assignment
10-82	Telephone Your Office
10-83	Provide Telephone Number
10-85	Return To Your District
10-86	Have I Any Calls?
10-87	Clearance for Units To Unit Conversation
10-88	Out of Unit
10-89	Out of Service
10-390	Intoxicated Passenger

Service & Routing Codes

Code	Meaning
10-31	Blockade or Unusual Conditions
10-32	Fire Report
10-33	Minor Accident-No Injury
10-37	Blockade Cleared

Sacramento Police Codes

Code	Meaning
4	Cancel
7	Mealtime
8	Switch Radio Channels
10	Leaving Scence
12	Additional Unit(s) Needed
901	Vehicle Accident
901a	Injury Accident
906	Making Arrival
907	Report Writing (after call)
908	End of Shift
909	In Service
912	Vehicle Registration Check
913	Vehicle Want/Warrent Check
922	Intoxicated Subject
924	Enroute To Office or Jail
925	Location
926	Dead Body
927	Suspicious Circumstances/Veh
928	Narcotics/Under Influence
933-	Silent Alarm / Ringer Audible Alarm
940	Meet Officer or Complaintant
972	Missing Person
978	Driver License Check
981	Attempt To Locate
1000	Robbery Involving A Code Beeper Unit (tag) Place In The

San Diego Police Department

Police Codes

Code	Meaning
4	No Further Help Needed
5	Stakeout
6	Remain Clear of Area
7	Eating
8	Restroom
10-10	Remain In Service
10-16	Prisoner
10-17	Report Routine
10-19	Return To Station
10-21	Phone Your Station
10-21h	Phone Your Home
10-23	Stand By
10-28	Misdemeanor Record-No Want
10-34	Are You Clear?
10-35	Dangerous Person Alert
10-36	Time Check
10-87	Meet The Officer
10-88	Request for Cover Unit
10-89	Bomb Threat
10-97	Arrived At Scene
10-98	Finished Last Assignment
10	SWAT ALERT
11-6	Discharging Firearms / Shooting In City
11-7	Prowler
11-8	Person Down
11-9	Emergency Box Pulled*
11-10	Take A Report / Conduct An Investigation
11-11	Pick Up or Check
11-12	Loose Livestock / Injured Animal
11-13	Injured Animals / Dead Animal
11-14	Dog Bite
11-15	Ball Game in Street
11-16	Trespass Dump/Theft
11-17	Report of Wires Down
11-27	Felony Record-No Want
11-29	No Want
11-30	Incomplete Phone Call
11-31	Calling for Help
11-40	Notify If Ambulance Needed
11-41	Ambulance Needed
11-42	Ambulance Not Needed / Ambulance Needed
11-43	Doctor Required
11-44	Coroner's Case / Coroners Case
11-45	Attempted Suicide
11-46	Report of Death
11-47	Injured Person
11-48	Furnish Transportation
11-49	Vehicle Stop
11-50	Vehicle Stop-10-29 License
11-51	Pedestrian Stop,Field Investigation
11-52	Are You OK?
11-53	Security Check
11-55	Hazardous/Chemical Spill
11-59	Rescue
11-60	Water Leak(urgent) / Water Leak
11-61	Water Leak(ordinary)
11-62	Water Shut Off
11-63	Water Turn On
11-64	Light Lanterns
11-65	Signal Light Out
11-66	Signals Out of Order
11-67	Ornamental Light Damage
11-68	Ornamental Light Out
11-69	Fire Hydrant Knocked Off
11-70	Fire (box pulled)
11-71	Fire (no box pulled) / Fire
11-72	Still Alarm
11-73	Tap Out
11-80	Serious Injury Accident / Accident, Serious Injury
11-81	Accident, Minor Injury / Slight Injury Accident
11-82	Accident, No Injury / Non-Injury Accident
11-83	Accident. No Details / No Detail Accident
11-84	Direct Traffic / Traffic Control
11-85	Tow Car Wanted / Request for Tow Truck
11-86	Special Detail
11-88	Citizen Assist
11-99	Officer Needs Help
11	SWAT Staging Location
37f	Felony Want
37m	Misdemeanor Want
37t	Traffic Want
blue	Bus/Taxi In Trouble

Status Codes

Code	Meaning
A	Arrest Made
K	No Report Required
R	Report Made
U	Unfounded

San Francisco Police Department

Abbreviations

Code	Meaning
Cable	Computer Assisted Bay Area Law Enforcement
Ceh	Central Emergency Hospital
Clets	Calf. Law Enforcement Teletype System
Cwb	Central Warrants Bureau
Handcheck	Checking Files By Hand
Meh	Mission Emergency Hospital
Ncic	National Criminal Info Center
Pic	Walkie Talkie
Pin	Police Information Network
Roller	A Moving Vehicle Being Following By PD
Sfgh	San Francisco General Hospital
Sf number	A Number Assigned To Anyone With A San Francisco Criminal Record
Vin	Vehicle ID Number (serial #1)
X	A Female

Codes

Code	Meaning
1	Handle At Your Convenience
2	URGENT Respond Immediately
3	EMERGECNY Use Red Light/Siren
4	No Further Assistance Required, Situation Under Control
33	Clear All Channels for EMERGENCY, Call From A Mob

Complaints

Code	Meaning
100	Burglar Alarm
100s	Silent Burglar Alarm
102	Drunk Driver
187	Murder
211	Robbery (holdup)
212	Strongarm
213	Pursesnatch
217	Shooting
219	Cutting
221	Man With Gun
240	Assault
245	Assault/Deadly Weapon
261	Rape
288	Crimes Against Children
311	Indecent Exposure
400	Evacuation/Mobilization
404	Riot
405	Citizen Holding Prisoner
406	Officer Needs Assistance
407	Send Wagon
408	Send Ambulance
409	Send Tow
410	Requested Assist. Responding
415	Noise Complaint
417	Man Ringing Doorbells/Begging
419	Serious Disturbance (felony)
420	Juvenile Disturbance
459	Burglary
487	Grand Theft
488	Petty Theft
518	Auto Accident(prop. damage)(H & R= Hit/Run)
519	Auto Accident(pers. injury)(H & R=Hit/Run)
520	Accident (no auto)
527	Bonfire
528	Fire
529	Explosion
530	Bomb Threat
585	Traffic Stop
586	Traffic Congestion
587	Tag Improperly Parked Auto
596	Abandoned Auto
600	Roadblock
602	Breaking & Entering
603	Prowler
800	Alleged Insane Person
801	Attempted Suicide
802	Coroner's Case
805	Juvenile Complaint (minor)
811	Drunk Case
819	Drunk Rolling
851	Stolen Auto
852	Tampering With Auto
901	Call …
902	Return To Station
903	Close Signal Box
904	Meet An Officer
905	Meet A Civillan
909	Interview A Citizen
911	Broken Window
912	Person Dumping Rubbish
913	Complaint Unknown
914	Person Down
916	Investigate Men In Auto
917	Investigate Suspicious Men
918	Person Screaming for Help
1000	Plane Crash
2000	Prison Break
3000	Blockade

Division 1 Headquarters

Code	Meaning
1-adam 1 to 20	Chief's Office
1-adam 75 to 80	Public Affairs Office
1-boy 1 to 10	Commissioner's Office
1-charles 1 to 2	Mayor's Office
1-charles 25 to 35	Chaplains
1-charles 36	Ambulance Chaplain
1-charles 37	Coroner's Officer
1-charles 80 to 89	Chief Admin. Officer
1-david 1 to 2	District Attorney's Office
1-edward 60	Emergency Services Van
1-edward 61 to 62	Director/Asst. Dir. Emerg. Svcs
1-edward 63 to 69	Emerg. Services Staff Units
1-frank 1	Internal Affairs, Commanding Officer
1-frank 2 to 99	Internal Affairs Units
1-george 1	Staff Inspection Officer
1-george 2 to 49	Staff Inspection Units
1-henry 1 to 49	PD Legal Office Units
1-john 1 to 99	Juvenile Bureau
1-lincoln 1 to 99	Community Relations Bureau
1-nora 1 to 99	Narcotics Bureau
1-paul 1 to 99	Intelligence Unit
1-sam 1 to 99	Bureau of Special Services

Division 1 Staff & Service

Code	Meaning
2-adam 1	Admin. Bureau (secretary)
2-adam 2	General Office
2-adam 5	Cab Detail
2-adam 10	Permit Bureau
2-boy 1	Director of Personnel
2-boy 5	Project Diversion
2-boy 10 to 19	Personnel Bureau Staff
2-boy 27	AA Officer
2-boy 30	Visting Sick Sergeant
2-boy 40 to 69	Police Academy Units
2-boy 70 to 79	Range Units
2-boy 80	Psych. Officer
2-charles 1 to 99	Planning & Research Units
2-david 1 to 49	Property Clerk
2-edward 1	Insp. Motor Vehicle
2-edward 2	Garage Pick-Up Truck
2-edward 22 to 49	Tow Truck & Misc. Garage Units
2-frank 1 to 19	Bureau Crim. Info. Director's Staff
2-frank 20 to 29	BCI-Communications Units
2-frank 30 to 39	BCI-Idenification Units
2-frank 40 to 49	BCI-Records Bureau
2-frank 50 to 79	BCI-Wants & Warrants

Division 3 Patrol

Code	Meaning
3-adam 1 to 29	Basic Patrol Units
3-adam 1 to 316	Central District Units
3-adam 30 to 32	Wagons
3-adam 35 to 38	Burglary/Robbery Detail
3-adam 41 to 59	Foot Patrol Beats
3-adam 60	Radio Car Sergeant
3-adam 61 to 63	Section Sergeants
3-adam 65 to 66	Station or Dist. Lieutenants
3-adam 70	C.O. District Capt
3-adam 80 to 89	Patrol Special Officers
3-adam 90 to 99	Squads of Tactical Duty
3-adam 301 to 303	Sworn Personnel
3-adam 315 to 316	Civilian Personnel
3-boy 1 to 316	Southern District Units
3-chester 1 to 316	Southeast District Units
3-david 1 to 316	Mission District Units
3-edward 1 to 316	Northern District Units
3-frank 1 to 316	Park District Units
3-george 1 to 316	Richmond District Units
3-henry 1 to 316	Ingleside District Units
3-ida 1 to 316	Taraval District Units
3-paul 1 to 316	Patrol Bureau
3-queen 1	City Prison
3-tom 1 to 99	Crime Prevention Units
3-xray 1 to 49	Harbor Police
3-zebra 1 to 49	Housing Police
4-adam 1 to 2	Dir. & Capt. of Traffic
4-adam 3 to 4	Traffic Education Unit
4-adam 5	Court Officer YGC
4-adam 6	Traffic Safety Patrols
4-adam 7 to 11	School Safety Unit
4-adam 13	Parking Meters
4-adam 14	Impounds
4-adam 15 to 16	Safety Officers
4-adam 17	Maintenance Officer
4-adan 12	Out-Of-State unit
4-boy 1 to 79	Solo Motorcycle Patrols
4-boy 80	Motorcycle Platoon Cmdr
4-boy 81 to 89	Motorcycle Sergeants
4-boy 90 to 99	Motorcycle Training Units
4-charles 11 to 22	Accident Investig. Units
4-charles 30	Accident Investig. Sgt
4-charles 50 to 69	E & I Division
4-david 10	Hit & Run Civ. C.O
4-david 41 to 45	Hit & Run Units
4-edward 1 to 10	Congest. & Pkg. Sgts
4-edward 11 to 30	C & P Area Units
4-edward 40	C & P Comndg. Officer
4-frank 1 to 150	Civ. Parking Cntrl. Units
4-george 200 to 250	Civ. Traffic Cntrl. Units
4-henry 80 to 89	Ambulances
Victor 1 to 40	Helicopters

Ten Codes

Code	Meaning
10-1	Receiving Poorly
10-2	Receiving Well
10-4	OK/Message Received
10-7	Out of Service
10-7g	Out of Service/Garage
10-7m	Out of Service/Meals
10-8	In Service
10-8f	In Service, On Foot
10-9	Repeat Last Message
10-13	Advise Conditions At Scene
10-22	Cancel Last Assignment
10-23	Standby for A Few Moments
10-25	Respond & Act As Backup Unit
10-28	File Check for Auto Registration Information
10-29	File Check for Wanted Person/Auto
10-30	Person/Auto Is Wanted/Stolen
10-31	Person Has Record, Not Wanted Now
10-32	Person/Auto Clear At This Time
10-35	Person On Parole Under Following Conditions
10-96	Leaving Vehicle To Investigate Suspicious Situation: If Not Heard From In 5 Min. Send Another Unit
10-97	Arrived At Scene
10-98	Continuing To Another Location

San Mateo County Codes

Code	Meaning
10-1	Receiving Poorly
10-2	Receiving Well
10-3	Change Channels
10-4	Message Receive
10-5	Relay
10-6	Busy
10-7	Out of Service at …
10-8	In Service
10-9	Repeat
10-10	Home - On Call
10-12	Suspects/Other Listening
10-13	Weather/Road Conditions
10-14	Escort
10-15	Have Prisoner in Custody
10-16	Pick-Up
10-19	Return/En Route To Station
10-20	Location
10-21	Telephone …
10-22	Cancel
10-23	Standby
10-28	Registration
10-29	Check for Wanted
10-29a	Subject Check/Not in Custody
10-30	Wanted
10-30f	Person/Auto Wanted - Felony
10-30m	Person/Auto Wanted - Misdemeanor
10-31a	No Record/Clear
10-31f	Person has Felony Record - No Wants
10-31m	Person has Misdemeanor Record - No Wants
10-32	Drowning
10-33	Alarm Sounding
10-34	Open Door or Open Window
10-35	On Probation/Search Consent
10-39	Status of
10-42	Medics Needed
10-49	Proceed to
10-50	Obtain a Report
10-51	Drunk Subject
10-52	Resuscitator
10-53	Man Down
10-54	Possible Dead Body
10-55	Coroners Case
10-56	Suicide
10-56a	Attempted Suicide
10-57	Firearms Discharged
10-58	Dumping Complaint
10-59	Malicious Mischief
10-60	Ball-Playing In Street
10-62	Meet The Citizens
10-65	Missing Person
10-66	Suspicious Person
10-67	Person Calling for Help
10-68	Tree Down
10-70	Prowler
10-71	Shooting
10-72	Knifing
10-73	How Do You Receive?
10-77	Check Barricades
10-78	Permission To Change Zones
10-79	Clogged Sewer or Drain
10-80	Explosion
10-81	Broken Water Main
10-82	Leaking Hydrant
10-86	Any Traffic
10-87	Meet Officer
10-88	Permission To 10-19
10-91	Stray Animal - SPCA Case
10-91a	Vicious Animal
10-91b	Noisy Animal
10-91c	Injured Animal
10-91d	Dead Animal
10-91e	Animal Bite
10-91f	Sick Animal
10-91g	Pick Up Animal
10-91h	Livestock
10-91j	Pick Up/Collect Animal
10-95	Pedestrian Stop
10-97	Arrived At Scene
10-98	Finished with Last Assignment

11 Codes

Code	Meaning
11-23	Vehicle-Traffic Hazard
11-24	Abandoned Vehicle
11-54	Suspicious Vehicle
11-66	Signals Out of Order
11-80	Accident-Major Injury
11-81	Accident-Minor Injury
11-82	Accident-Property Damage
11-83	Accident-No Details
11-84	Traffic Control
11-85	Tow Truck Needed
11-86	Traffic Stop
11-96	Pedestrian Stop or Non-Moving Vehicle Stop
J	Denotes Juvenile
X	Denotes Female

Codes

Code	Meaning
1	Your Convenience
2	Prioity-No Red Light/Siren
3	Emergency-Use Red Light/Siren
4	No Further Assistance Needed
5	Stake-Out
7	Mealtime
8	Box Alarm
9	Suspicious Package
10	Bomb Threat
12	Unauthorized Traffic
13	Only Unit Available for Call
14	Vacation House Check
20	Cover: Local Units Only
30	Officer Needs Help Emergency
33	Emergency Transmissions Only
666	Observation Post Procedures
833	Subject W/Prior Weapons Change
956	Available on Scene
1000	Plane Crash
2000	Proceed To Post and Await Activation of The Airport Closure Plan

Sheriff's Office Radio Prefix Identifiers

Code	Meaning
1	Administration Service
2	Patrol Bomb Unit
3	Investigation Crime Lab
4	Corrections/Detention
5	Custody, SWP, WF, HC
6	Civil
7	Transportation
8	Task Force
10	Allied Agencies(FBI Coroners F&G)
18	East Palo Alto
20	Menlo Park
21	Atherton
21x	Mid-Peninsular Park Rangers
22	Redwood City
23	San Carlos
24	Belmont
25	San Mateo
26	Foster City
27	Hillsborough
28	Burlingame
29	Millbrae
30	San Bruno
31	South San Francisco
32	Broadmoor
33	Colma
34	Brisbane
35	Daly City
36	Pacifica
37	Half Moon Bay
40	San Francisco International Airport
91	California Highway Patrol

Six Flags Amusement Park

Code	Meaning
10-7	Ride un-operational
10-8	Ride operational
10-35	Guests stranded (used with 10-7) PRIORITY!!
10-38	Vomit
10-65	Irate guest
10-100	Bathroom activity
902	Guest Injury (identify if minor or major)

Ventura County Emergency Services Paramedic Units

Code	Meaning
2	Non-emergency
3	Emergency (Lights & Siren)
7	Out on meal break
10-1	Unreadable
10-2	Loud & Clear
10-4	Message received
10-6	Busy
10-7	Out of service
10-8	Available for calls
10-9	Repeat
10-10	Arriving at hospital
10-19	In Route to Home/Quarters
10-20	What is your location
10-21	Landline via cellular phone
10-22	Cancel your last assignment
10-23	Stand-by
10-33	Help!
10-97	Arriving at scene
10-98	Complete last assignment
20	Newsworthy incident
100	Request for dispatch to dial up hospital with DTMF tones

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