New York Police Radio Codes

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New York State Police Codes

Alert Tones

CodeMeaning
Long toneAlarm Alert
Long tonesFire Call
Pager tonesStation Duress
Short toneStolen Vehicle
Short tonesAll Points Bulletin

Code Signals

CodeMeaning
1Proceed At Your Leisure
2Proceed At Normal Speed, Get There A.S.A.P
3Proceed At Slightly Above The Speed Limit W/Warning Lights
4Proceed At Above The Speed Limit W/Warming Lights and Activated Siren

Crimes in Past

CodeMeaning
10-20Past robbery
10-21Past burglary
10-22Past larceny (specify: auto, from person/other)
10-24Past assault (specify)
10-25Child abuse in the past
10-29Other crimes in the past (specify)

Crimes in Progress

CodeMeaning
10-30Robbery in progress
10-31Burglary in progress
10-32Larceny in progress (specify: Auto, from person/other)
10-33Explosive devise or threat Note: portable radio should NOT be used when in the presence of a suspected bomb, explosive or incendiary device
10-34Assault in progress (specify)
10-35Child abuse in progress
10-39Other crime in progress (specify)

Non-crime Incidents

CodeMeaning
10-50Disorderly person/group or noise
10-51Roving band (specify direction of travel & number in group)
10-52Dispute (specify)
10-53Vehicle accident (specify)
10-54Ambulance case (specify type)
10-55Verify if ambulance is needed
10-56Outstreached person (used by the dispatcher when a transit condition is uncertain before an ambulance is directed to respond to a subway location; usually indicated an outstreached or homeless person possibly sleeping on the subway train or platform
10-57Second call for ambulance. 2nd call. Verify
10-58Assist ambulance (specify type of assist)
10-59Alarm of fire (specify type)
10-60hResearch (disabled vehicle)
10-60iBroadcast (chase/pursuit)
10-61Precinct assignment, not available (give condition and/or location, e.g.mail run, at S.H., patrol with Precinct C.O., etc.)
10-62Out of service. Mechanical. Give condition and location (e.g.gas at anothher precinct, flat tire at service station, etc.)
10-63Meal - out of service
10-64Blocked driveway
10-65Utility trouble (specify nature and if ESU responding or not)
10-66Unusual incident. Examples: train derailment/collison, plane crash,building collapse.)
10-67Traffic/parking condition (specify)
10-68See complainant re: (specify)
10-69Other non-crime incident (specify)
10-75dDirected patrol
10-75pPark,walk & talk
10-75vVertical patrol

Phonetic Alphabet

CodeMeaning
AAdam
BBoy
CCharles
DDavid
EEdward
FFrank
GGeorge
HHenry
IIda
JJohn
KKing
LLincoln
MMary
NNora
OOcean
PPeter
QQueen
RRobert
SSam
TTom
UUnion
VVictor
WWilliam
XX-Ray
YYoung
ZZebra

Police File Codes

CodeMeaning
1Stolen Vehicle
2Vehicle Registration Check
3Report to Division HQ
4Hit and Run
5Wanted Person
6Missing Person
7Burglary
8Robbery
9Lost or Missing Property
10Stolen Property
11Assault
12Homicide
13General Information
14Administrative Message
15Request for Information
16Lost or Stolen License Plates
20Criminal Investigation
28Weather and Road Conditions
44Test Message Follow

Police File Codes - Signals

CodeMeaning
1Governor's Vehicle
7Failure to Pay Toll
9Assist at HQ
11Corrections Vehicle
30Patrol Requests Assistance
31Patrol Requests "hit" Response
33Collector Requests Assistance
34T-way Team Requests Assistance
35Armored Car
35dArmored Car Disabled
44Radar Detail
55Patrol's Location
66CVE Patrol
77ELDEC Patrol
90Overtime Approved

Possible Crimes

CodeMeaning
10-10Possible crime (prowler, suspicious person/vehicle, shots fired, etc.)
10-11Alarm (specify type)
10-12Police officer/security holding subject
10-13Assist police officer (officer in serious danger)
10-14License plate check - occupied & suspicious - verify if stolen
10-15License plate check. Verify if stolen - occupied or not
10-16Vechicle is reported stolen
10-17Vehicle is not reported stolen
10-18Warrant check shows an active warrant
10-19Warrant check negative

Status Codes / Dispatch Signals

CodeMeaning
0No Vitals (CPR)
1Need Gas / Accident
2Imm. Medical Attention Needed / A.D.T. Alarm
3Medical Attention Needed, / Ambulance
4Messages? / Armed With Gun
5Outsider Present / Armed With Knife
6Vehicle Accident / Assault
7Other Accident / Bank Alarm
8Emergency Illness / Blocked Drive
9Fire / Bomb Reported At …
10Airport Emergency / Burglary
11Landline / Barking Dog
12Mechanical Trouble / Court House
13Psychiartic Problem / County Prison
14Food Stop / Complaint of Boys
15Dispatch Police / Coroner Needed
16In Service / Chief's Orders
17Is There A Mobile Unit Avail.? / Call Your Home
17mIs There A Paramedic Avail.?
18Open Bay Door / Caution
19Pick Up Equipment / Correction
20D.O.A / Cutting Affray
21Out of Service / Disturbance At …
22A.O.R / DOA
23Dangerous / O.D
24C.R Cross Monitor / Demented Person
25Mileage / Disregard Last Call
26Possible Suicide / Direct Traffic
27Doctor
28Domestic Trouble
29Drunk
30Dumping
31Erie Police
32Expolsive
33Electric Wire Down
34Fire Alarm
35Fire At …
36Hunters At …
37Hold Up In Progress
38Fire At …
39Flat Tire
40Hearing
41Hit & Run
42Lunch
43Justice of The Peace
44Injuries
45Intrusion Alarm
46Larceny
47Indecent Exposure
48Man
49Man In Building
50Missing Person
51Malicious Mischief
52Molesting
53Murder
54Obtain Full Data
55Open Door
56Open Window
57Proceed To Hospital
58Parked Car At …
59Police Photo Needed
60Pick Up Money
61Pick Up Prisoner
62Prowler At …
63Pedestrian Hit
64Radio Silence
65Riot At …
66Recovered
67Shoplifter At …
68Return To …
69Robbery At …
70Security Lights Out At …
71Send Wreckers To …
72Shooting At …
73Special Attention
74Sick
75Stolen Car
76Street Blocked
77Stand-By
78Traffic Tie Up
79Traffic Light Out
80Traffic Violation
81Street Blocked
82Strike At …
83Suicide
84Trash Fire
85Trouble Unknown
86Woman
87Vicious Dog
88Window Peeper

Ten Codes

CodeMeaning
10-0Use Caution
10-1Weak Signal / Acknowledgement
10-2Good Signal / Ambulance Wanted At …
10-3EMERGENCY / Busy, Stand By
10-4Affirmative / Phone Chief's Officer
10-5Relay / Phone This Station
10-6Busy / Check Full Reg. Infomation
10-7Out of Service / Contact Chief At Home
10-8Back In Service / Correct Time
10-9Repeat Message / In Service
10-10Fight In Progress / Investigate
10-11Animal Problem / Investigation Drunk Driver
10-12Stand By / Investigation Car Occupants
10-13Weather/Road Conditions / Jail Break or Escape
10-14Prowler Report / Meet Complaint/Report
10-15Civil Disturbance / Official Visitor Present
10-16Domestic Complaint / Out of Service
10-17Meet Complaint / Out of Service Call At …
10-18Complaint Assign. Quickly / Officer Needs Help
10-19Return To … / Proceed W/Caution
10-20Location / Receiving Poorly
10-21Call By Telephone / Repeat Dispatch
10-22Disregard / Report To HQ In Person
10-23Arriving At Scene / Have Person In Custody
10-24Assignment Complete / What Is Your Location
10-25Report To … / Emergency … All Resp
10-26Rush Check Holding Subject
10-27Driver's License Check
10-28Registration Check
10-29Check for Stolen/Wanted
10-30Illegal Use of Radio
10-31Crime In Progress
10-32Person Wiht Gun
10-33Officer Needs Assistance
10-34Riot
10-35Major Crime Alert
10-36Time
10-37Invest. Suspic. Vehilce
10-38Stopping Suspic. Vehicle
10-39Urgent/Red Lights & Siren
10-40Silent Run/No Lights & Siren
10-41Beginning Tour of Duty
10-42Ending Tour of Duty
10-43Information
10-44Permission To Leave Patrol
10-45Dead Animal In Road
10-46Assist Motorist
10-47Emergency Road Repair
10-48Traffic Light Standard Out
10-49Traffic Light Out
10-50Motor Vehicle Accident
10-51Wrecker Needed
10-52Ambulance Needed
10-53Road/Street Needed
10-54Livestock In Road
10-55D.W.I
10-56Intoxicated Person
10-57Hit & Run F, PD, or PI
10-58Traffic Detail
10-59Escort or Convoy
10-60Unit In Vicinity
10-61Personnel In Vicintiy
10-62Reply To Message
10-63Make Written Copy
10-64Message for Delivery
10-65All Units Message
10-66Cancel Message
10-67Stand By for Message
10-68Dispatch Information
10-69Message Received
10-70Report of Fire
10-71Advise Type of Fire
10-72Advise Progress of Fire
10-73Report of Smoke
10-74Negative
10-75In Contact
10-77E.T.A
10-78Additional Unit Requested
10-79Request Coroner
10-80Chase In Progress
10-81Breathalyzer Report
10-82Reserve Lodg. for Subject
10-83School Crossing Detail
10-84Advise ETA Fro Meeting
10-85Delayed
10-86Officer On Duty
10-87Pick Payroll Check
10-88Advise of Phone Number
10-89Bomb Threat
10-90Bank Alarm
10-91Bank Hold Up Alarm
10-92Parking Violation
10-93Blockade At …
10-94Drag Racing
10-95Prisoner In Custody
10-96Mental Subject
10-97Radio Test
10-98Escape From Jail

Amherst Police Radio Codes

CodeMeaning
10-1Officer in Distress
10-2Officer needs assistance
10-3Accident - Code 1 - injury Accident - Code 2 - unknown
10-4Message understood
10-5Fire
10-6First aid
10-7Out of service
10-8In service
10-9Child abuse or neglect
10-10Rape or sexual offense
10-11Domestic
10-12Person with mental problem
10-13Holdup
10-14Man with gun
10-15Fight
10-16Prowler
10-17Burglary
10-18DWI
10-19Return to station
10-20Location
10-21Investigation - A - Larceny Investigation - B - Criminal Mischief Investigation - C - Harassment Investigation - D - Missing person
10-22Unnatural or Unattended Death
10-23Suicide - Code 1 - In progress
10-24UUV
10-30Request Lt. at scene
10-31Request tow vehicle
10-32Give a phone number
10-33make a pickup at
10-34Busy - stand-by unless urgent
10-35Repeat
10-36Disregard
10-37Go to the garage
10-38Time check
10-39Return to sub-station

Arlington Fire Department Codes

CodeMeaning
1Manpower Needed
2Proceed At Reduced Speed
3Proceed Forthwith
4Send "JAWS"
5No Manpower Problem
6Send P.D
7Send Refreshments
8Send Ambulance

Broome County Sheriff's Codes

CodeMeaning
10-10Out of Service - On Radio
10-14Escort or Convoy
10-15Arrived at Jail Barracks
10-16Pick up Prisoner
10-17Pick up Papers
10-23Stand By
10-25Do You Have Contact With …
10-35Confidential Information
10-37Location Check
10-65Clear for Message
10-68Repeat Dispatch
10-97Arrived At Scene
10-98Completed Assignment
10-100All Units Copy
12-61Intoxicated Person
12-62Intoxicated Driver
12-63Hit and Run Accident
12-64Prowler
12-65Suspicous Person
12-66Fight
12-67Family Disturbance
12-68Radio Test
12-71Burglary
12-72Armed Robbery
12-73Assault
12-74Stabbing
12-75Shooting
12-76Kidnapping
12-77Homicide
12-80Stolen Vehicle
12-81Fire
12-82Vehicle Accident
12-83Suicide
12-84Investigate
12-85Youth Disturbance
12-86Traffic Congestion
12-87Bad Street Condition
12-88Phone HQ
12-89Phone Chief's Office
12-90Phone Your Office
12-91Ambulance Call
12-92Assist Ambulance
12-93Go to HQ
12-97Other Police Agency at Scene
12-99Respond with Red Lights & Siren
12-100Emergency Radio Traffic Only

Signal

CodeMeaning
10Officer Needs Assistance

Buffalo Metro Rail Ten Codes

CodeMeaning
10-9Need to Use Restroom
10-25Dirty Car
10-40How Do You Receive This?
10-51Go to … and Assist
10-55Check for Flooding
10-60Check Train Operator
10-61Employee Injured
10-62Employee Sick
10-63Person Injured or Sick
10-68Repeat Message
10-71Collision with Object
10-72Collision with Person
10-73Collision with Vehicle
10-74Collision with Other Metro
10-75Derailment
10-78Request Assistance
10-80Fire
10-83Object Thrown at Vehicle
10-84Fare Dispute
10-85Check Evasion List for Priors
10-87Not on Evasion List
10-88On Evasion List
10-89Police Enroute
10-90Bomb Threat
10-91Weapons Threat
10-98All Trains Wait at Next Station
10-99Emergency Radio Traffic Only

Buffalo State College Public Safety

CodeMeaning
1Normal response
2Emergency lights & siren
4Bomb threat
10-1Off campus for lunch
10-4Message received
10-5Vehicle stopped - traffic
10-6Out of service - available
10-7Out of service
10-8In service
10-10Out of service - lunch
10-15Area secured
10-20Location
10-21Call by telephone
10-23Stand-by
10-28License & registration check
10-29check license plate for stolen
10-50Officer needes assistance
10-52Point of information
10-64Complaint call
aChemical leak

Dutchess County Fire Control

CodeMeaning
3Phone …
10-1Report to Command
10-2On Scene
10-5Repeat
10-6Stand By
10-9In Quarters
10-10Equipment Return to Quarters
10-12Continue Without Siren & Lights
10-13Critical Situation at Scene
10-21Request Additional Units
10-22Dispatch 2nd Alarm
10-23Dispatch 3rd Alarm
10-30Request Refreshments
10-45Request Police
10-46Deceased Person - Notify Police
10-70Minor Fire
10-75Working Structure Fire
10-92False Alarm

Fort Drumm Military Police

CodeMeaning
10-2Emergency Request for Assist
10-3Vehicle Accident
10-4Send Tow Truck
10-5Send Ambulance
10-6Send Civilian Police
10-7Pick Up Prisoner
10-8Prisoner In Custody
10-9Send Police Van
10-10Escort
10-11In Service
10-12Out of Service
10-13Repeat Last Transmission
10-14What Is Your Location
10-15Proceed To (location)
10-16Report By Phone
10-17Return To Station
10-18Last Assignment Completed
10-19Do You Have Contact With … Make Contact With …
10-20Relay To (person/unit)
10-21Time Check
10-22Fire At (location)
10-23Disturbance At (location)
10-24Suspicious Person (location)
10-25Stolen/Abandoned Vehicle
10-26Serious Accident At (location)
10-27How Do You Receive This Station/Unit?
10-28Signals Received Loud & Clear
10-29Signals Received Poorly
10-30Request Non-Emergency Assist
10-31Request Investigator (location)
10-32Request M.P Duty Officer
10-33Stand By
10-34Cancel Last Message
10-35Chow Relief
10-36Do You Have A Message for … ?
10-37Report To Vehicle Wash Area
10-38Change or Relief
10-39Check of Vehicle or Building
10-40Acknowledge
10-50Change Frequency

Henrietta Fire District Codes

CodeMeaning
1Out of Service
2In Service
3False Alarm
4Investigation
5Code 5
6Ambulance
7Gas Crew (specify inside or outside)
8Electric (specify inside or outside)
9Arrival At Scene
10Bomb Scare
11En Route
12Dispatcher's Emergency
13Civil Unrest
14Call Dispatcher By Phone
15Fire Under Control
16Repeat Message

Interim Status Codes

CodeMeaning
10-80Cancel (specify unneeded service)
10-82Verification/Arrest (give number detained)
10-83Report/notification at station house
10-84Arrived at scene
10-85Need additional unit (specify type & reason)
10-86Female in/female out of vehicle (indicate time)
10-87Unit to hospital (specify hospital)
10-88Vehicle pursuit as a result of another assignment
10-89Other interim status (specify)
10-90f1Domestic incident report - prepared - no offense of domestic violence is alleged
10-90f2Domestic incident report - prepared - unfounded report of domestic violence
10-90j1Domestic incident report - prepared - no offence of child abuse is alleged
10-90j2Domestic incident report - prepared - offence of reported child abuse is unfounded
10-90nNotice service, unfounded or unnecessary alarm
10-90n3Notice service, unfounded or unnecessary alarm. To be used if service of a notice of an alarm is to be made at a later time when premises are open
10-90uUnable to gain entrance
10-90xUnfounded
10-90yUnnecessary
10-90zGone on arrival
10-91Non-crime corrected
10-92Arrest
10-92cCrime arrest (felony/misdemeanor)
10-92fFamily offense arrerst made
10-92jChild abuse arrest affected
10-92qOther arrest (specify type)
10-93cComplaint report prepared. Report of a crime (felony or misdemeanor, including a juvenile report for a crime) is prepared
10-93fComplaint report/domestic incident is prepared for a family offense
10-93jComplaint report/domestic incident is prepared for child abuse
10-93qOther report prepared (no arrest) {P.A.R. etc.}
10-94Handled by previous four
10-95Non-crime referred by another agency
10-96Summons served
10-97e1EDP admitted to hospital
10-97e2EDP released from hospital
10-97hPatient removed to hospital
10-97rPatient refused medical aid
10-98Resuming patrol/available (not acceptable as a final disposition from last unit on scene)
10-99Other final disposition (must include remarks)
10-99tVehicle accident. No tow truck required
10-99t5Vehicle accident. DARP tow required
10-99t6Vehicle accident. Other tow service
10-99t7Vehicle accident. DARP and other tow serviced
10-99t8Vehicle accident. (DARP requested, waitd 30 minutes, made 2nd request, resumed patrol)

Long Island Railroad Ten Codes

CodeMeaning
10-1Phone Central
10-2Report to Command
10-3Phone …
10-5Investigation
10-6Robbery in Progress
10-7Larceny in Progress
10-8Burglary in Progress
10-9Assault in Progress
10-10Bomb Threat
10-11Robbery Alarm
10-12Suspicious Circumstances
10-13Officer Needs Assistance
10-14Person Throwing Rocks
10-15Obstruction on Tracks
10-16Fare Dispute
10-17Disorderly Person
10-18Crowd Control
10-19Trespasser
10-20Other Crime
10-21Assisted
10-22Deceased on Arrival
10-23Request Ambulance
10-24Cancel Ambulance or Fire Unit
10-25Fire Reported
10-26False Alarm
10-27Crossing Gate Problem
10-28Vehicle on Tracks
10-29Collision with Vehicle
10-30Request Additional Units
10-31Request Local Police
10-32Arrived At Scene
10-33Out of Service
10-34In Service
10-35Report Unfounded
10-37Condition Corrected

Monroe County Police Codes

CodeMeaning
10-10Fight
10-11Fight With Weapons
10-12Assault Report
10-16Domestic Problem
10-17Neighbor Dispute
10-18Harassment
10-21Burglary In Progress
10-22Burglary Report
10-23Arrived At Scene
10-25Criminal Mischief
10-30Signal 30 Plan
10-31Robbery In Progress
10-32Robbery Report
10-36Correct Time
10-38Stopping Suspicious Vehicle
10-41Larceny In Progress
10-42Larceny Report
10-46Assist Motorist
10-50Accident
10-51Accident-Injuries Unknown
10-52Accident-Ambulance Enroute
10-53Stolen Vehicle
10-56Issuing Citation
10-57Directed Patrol
10-58Direct Traffic
10-61Vehicle Obstructing Access
10-62Parking Complaint
10-66Potential Emergency At Airport
10-70Need Assistance
10-71Go To Office
10-72Accidental Alarm
10-73Turn Off Repeater
10-74Turn On Repeater
10-78Mental Case
10-80Pursuit In Progress
10-83Turn Off Three-Way
10-84Call Home … No Emergency
10-99Airport Emergency

Monroe Fire Codes

CodeMeaning
1Out of Service
2In Service
3False Alarm
4Investigation
5Working Fire
6Ambulance
7Gas Crew
8Electric Crew
9Arrived On Scene
10Bomb Scare
11En Route
12Dispatcher's Emergency
13Civil Unrest
14Phone Dispatcher
15Fire Under Control
16Repeat Message

Nassau County Fire Signals

CodeMeaning
2Arrived At Scene
3Unit Involved In Accident-Person Injured
4Unit Disable … Need Assistance
5Trip Traffic Signal … Open Door
6Stand By for Orders Where You Are
7Release Men In Stations
8Still Alarm … Grass, Oil Burner or Car Fire
9Emergency or Rescue Call
10Working Building Fire or Emergency … Clear The Air
11Call By Landline At Your Time
12Fire Under Control … Resume Normal Radio Use
13Return(ing) To Quarters
14Call Police … Routine Traffic Control or Reports
14aCall Police Ambulance
14rCall Police Rescue
15Radio Check
16Call Doctor
17Unit Not Available for Duty
18Unit Available for Duty
19Unit Leaving District
20Unit Returning To District
21Unit Responding To Scene
22Unit Arrived At Scene
23Message Received
24Call Fire Marshal … Routine
25Call Fire Marshal … Immediate
26Call Health Department
27Call Utility E … Electric G … Gas H … Highway R … LIRR W … Water
28Call for Refilling Air Bottles At Scene
29Call Chaplain C … Catholic J … Jewish P … Protestant
30Call for Refreshments At Scene
31Fuel Needed At Scene (or stopping for fuel)
32Sound General Alarm … Reinforce Initial Response
33Request Mutual Aid
34Invalid In Building
35Switch From Battation Frequency To County Wide
36Switch From Countywide Frequency To Battation Frequency
37Switch To Mobile-To-Mobile Frequency (or CB sets)
38Training or Drill
39Verify Location of Alarm
40Give Your Location
41All Units At Scene Sound Horns … Firemen Leave Building
50Dangerous Situation or Civil Disturbance … Call Police
71-77Meetings (training, company department, etc.)
78Funeral or Memorial Service
79Drill Team Practice or Meeting
80Parade
84Clean Up
85Uniform Inspection or Fitting
86Blood Drive
87Physical Exam
88Softball Game or Practice

Nassau County Police Ten Codes

CodeMeaning
10-1Back In Service
10-2Radio Check
10-3Not Needed … Return To Post
10-4Acknowledgment
10-5On Personal
10-6On Coffee
10-7On Meal
10-8Off Meal, Coffee, Personal
10-9Repeat Message
10-10Call Your Command
10-11Report To Command/Directed
10-12Acknowledge Call From Radio
10-13Report To Nassau County Jail As Directed
10-15Hit Plate, VIN or Wanted
10-16On Crossing
10-17Off Crossing
10-18Any Messages?
10-19No Messages
10-20Location
10-21Plate for Loss
10-22Plate for Ownership
10-23Plate for Owner & Loss
10-24Warrants CHIEF
10-25Warrants NCIC
10-26Vin for Loss
10-30Assigned By Phone
10-31Requests Permission To Go To Station House
10-32Out of Service To Court
10-33Clear Channel (any emergency request)
10-36Time
10-38Request Car-To-Car Capability
10-39Request Complainant
10-40At Scene, No Assistance Needed
10-41One Car Assistance Request
10-42Request Two Car Assistance
10-43Request Supervisor
10-44Request Impound
10-45Request Detectives
10-46Request S.I.B
10-47Request Medical Examiner
10-48Request Wagon & Basket
10-49Request Telco
10-50Request LILCO
10-51Request Washdown
10-52Request Ambulance
10-53Request Large Emergency Truck
10-54Request Mini Moe
10-55Request Large Department Tow
10-56Request Small Department Tow
10-57Request Light Truck
10-58Request Bomb Truck
10-59Request Crime Scene Search
10-60Request Helicopter
10-61Request Marine Unit
10-63Responding To Command
10-64Responding To Command W/Arrest
10-65Respond To (location & Type of Investigation)
10-66Completed Last Assignment … Responding To (location)
10-67Out of Service (reson & location)
10-68Out of Service … No Operator
10-70Frequency In Use for Special Assignment … Do Not Use for Emergency Messages
10-78Officer In Danger
10-80Leave on Assignment
10-81At Scene
10-82Leaving Scene for Hospital
10-83At Hospital
10-84Leaving Hospital … Return To Post
10-85Not Needed … Return To Post
10-86On Post
10-91Meet At (location)
10-92Meet At Command Post
10-93Meet At Major Crime Scene
10-94Respond W/Shotguns & Vests
10-95Respond W/Jump Suits & Helmets
10-96Respond In Old Clothes
10-97Precision Firearms Team
10-99Possible Emerg. Situation

New York City Emergency Services Codes

CodeMeaning
10-1Phone …
10-2Go To Station
10-3Phone Dispatcher
10-5Repeat
10-6Stand By
10-7Verify Address
10-12Update
10-13Request Assistance
10-14Verify Status
10-15Current Location
10-19Cancel Responding Units
10-20Reduce Response Speed
10-21One-Alarm Fire
10-22Two-Alarm Fire
10-23Three-Alarm Fire
10-24Four-Alarm Fire
10-25Multiple-Alarm Fire
10-26Occupied High-Rise Building
10-27Medical Facility Incident
10-28Criminal Detention Facility
10-29Explosives Report
10-30Explosion
10-31Rapid Transit Incident
10-32Ground Transportation Incident
10-33Structure Collapse
10-34Construction Incident
10-35Elevator Incident
10-36Toxic Fumes Incident
10-37Tunnel Incident
10-38Harbor Incident
10-39Aircraft Emergency Standby
10-40Aircraft Crash
10-41Bridge/Roadway Collapse
10-42Civil Disturbance
10-43Hostage Situation
10-44Power Failure
10-45Pipeline Incident
10-46Bulk Tank Storage Incident
10-47Nuclear Substance Incident
10-48Hazmat Incident
10-49Natural Disaster Incident
10-50Mutual Aid
10-58Standby Response
10-59Miscellaneous Incident
10-62Out of Service
10-63Responding
10-71Priority One Calls Holding
10-72Priority Two Call Holding
10-81At Hospital
10-82Enroute With Patient
10-83Deceased On Arrival
10-84Unit Responding
10-86Request Major Emerg. Response
10-87Cancel
10-88Arrived At Scene
10-89Available
10-90Unfounded
10-91Condition Corrected
10-92Patient Treated
10-93Medical Aid Refused
10-94Patient Treated & Transported
10-95Patient Not Transported
10-96Patient Gone On Arrival
10-97Unit Available
10-98Unit Available Out of Area
10-99Unit Available By Phone
10-100Personal Matter

New York State Department of Corrections

CodeMeaning
1Officer Needs Help
2Major Emergency
3Alert Cancelled
4Request Supervisor
5Fire
6Fight
7Situation Under Control
8Medical Emergency
17Clear All Channels for Emergency
22Inmate Missing

New York State Thruway Signals

CodeMeaning
7Failure to Pay Toll
33Emergency
55Location
BPhone …
Red flashMajor Accident

Niagra County Sheriff's Department Signals

CodeMeaning
1Auto accident
1aAuto accident injury
1bAuto accident fatal
2Intoxicated person
2aIntoxicated driver
3Stolen vehicle
4Drowning
5Hit and run
6Burglary
6aBurglary in progress
7Fire building
7aFire auto
8Fight of domestic
9Prowler
10Escort
11Bomb threat
12Riot
13Suicide
14Murder
15Robbery
15aRobbery in progress
16Assault
17Suspicious person
18Escapee
19Disorderly conduct
20Coroner
21Doctor
22Ambulance
23Fire truck
24Missing person
25Plane crash
26Vagrant
27Traffic control
28Patrol
29House or building check
30Checking out vehicle

Niagra Falls Police Codes

Assaults

CodeMeaning
101Homicide
103Assault
105Assault with weapon
107Fight
109Fight with weapon
111Rape
112Attempted rape
115Molesting
117Kidnapping
120Bomb threat

Assistance

CodeMeaning
300SR. officer requested
301More police - no emergency
302Detectives requested
303Identification
304Traffic unit
305Coroner
310Ambulance
320Fire dept. for fire
321Fire dept. for wash down
322Fire dept. for rescue
330Power Co. requested
331Gas Co. requested
332Telephone Co. requested
333Water Co. requested
334Sewer dept. requested
335S.P.C.A
340Tow truck requested
360State police requested
361Sheriff's requested
362St. Parks police requested
363FBI requested

Domestic Complaints

CodeMeaning
500Domestic
501Domestic fight
504Neighbor trouble
506Land-lord tenant 500
510Animal loose
512Barking dog
514Loud noises or music
516Trouble with juveniles

Fire Codes

CodeMeaning
900Fire occupied
901Fire vacant
902Fire auto
903Fire grass
904Explosion
910Arson
920ERS Phone off

Juvenile

CodeMeaning
600Missing juvenile
602Lost juvenile
604Found juvenile
608Juvenile disturbance
610Child neglect
612Abandoned child

Personal Complaints

CodeMeaning
400Subject with a gun
401Subject with a knife
402Suspicious person
403Prowler
404Trespasser
405Solicitor
410Criminal mischief
415Indecent exposure
420Threats
421Phone calls
430Expired subject
431Expired subject - suicide
432Attempted suicide
435Injured person
440Subject down
445Mental
450Missing person
451Lost person
460Drunk
461Trouble with 460
470Escapes

Service

CodeMeaning
800Escort money
802Escort funeral
804Escort personal
810Wire down
820Street damage
822Sidewalk damage
824Baracade damage
826Water leak
828Hydrant on
830Gas leak
832Gasoline leak
834Chemical leak
836Damaged property

Theft

CodeMeaning
150Armed robbery
152Mugging
154Burglary in progress
156Burglary
158Attempted burglary
160Burglar alarm
162Bank alarm
164Stolen Vehicle
168Purse snatch
170Shoplifter
172Stolen check
174Forgery
176Counterfeit
178Short change
180Theft of service

Vehicle Accidents

CodeMeaning
200Auto accident P.D.O
201Auto accident injury
202Auto accident fatal
210Auto accident pedestrian
220Auto hit and run P.D.O
221Auto hit and run injury
230Animal stuck
240Auto city vehicle

Vice Codes

CodeMeaning
700Vice check
702Gambling
704Prostitution
706Narcotics
708Glue sniffing
710Liquor violation

Oneida County Codes

CodeMeaning
0Fire Out
1Contact Sheriff's Department
2Accident … No injuries
3Contact Undersheriff
4Accident … Injuries
5Contact HQ
6Aircraft Crash
7Check Vehicle Registration
7aCheck for Stolen
8Assault
9Investigate Complaint
10Assist Other Unit
11Check for Record &/Or Wanted
12Burglary
12aBurglary In Progress
13Special Detail
14Forgery
15Warrant
16Deceased Person
17Meet …
18Animal Bite
19Phone …
19aRequest Gas Company
19bRequest Electric Company
19cRequest Telephone Company
20Domestic Problem
21Prisoner In Custody
22Drowning
23Lunch
24Intoxicated Person
25Go To HQ
26Fight
27Emergency Run
27aRequest Doctor
27bContact Hospital
28Fire
29Request Squad
30Gambling
31Request Tow Truck
32Homicide
33In Service
34Juvenile Complaint
35On Patrol
36Larceny
37Out of Service
38Missing Person
39Location
40Person With A Gun
40aPerson With A Knife
41Unit In Radio Contact
42Nature Unknown
43Residence
44Officer Needs Help
45Advise News Media
46Prowler
47Obtain Report At Once
48Rape
48aOther Sex Offense
49Request Radio Repair
50Robbery
50aRobbery In Progress
51Unable To Answer
52Shooting
54Stabbing
55Civil Defense Alert
56Stolen Vehicle
57Bomb Threat
58Suicide
60Suspicious Person
60aSuspicious Vehicle
62Traffic Detail
64Vandalism
66Prisoner Escape
68Mental Patient
70Burns
72Fracture
74Head Injury
74aEye Injury
74bEar Injury
76Hemorrhage

Oswego City Codes

CodeMeaning
10-1Arrival
10-2Request Police
10-3Assignment Complete
10-4Message Received
10-5Suspicious Fire
10-6Dead On Arrival
10-7Out of Service
10-8In Service
10-9Enroute To …
10-10Major Fire
10-11Notify Office on Call
10-12Notify Niagara Mohawk
10-13Notify Security Office
10-14Destination Is …
10-15Cardiac Arrest
10-16Coronary Suspected
10-17MVA
10-18Drowning
10-19Returning To Base
10-20Burns
10-21Call By Phone
10-23Birth
10-24Miscellaneous
10-25Repeat Message
10-26Notify Medical Department
10-28Location Is …
10-29False Alarm
10-30Driver Training
10-31Dinner
10-32Blood Run
10-33Go To Administration
10-34Dry Run
10-35Ambulance Unattended
10-36Ambulance Reattended

Oswego County Fire Codes

CodeMeaning
10-15Cardiac Arrest
10-16Coronary Suspected
10-17MVA
10-18Drowning
10-19Overdose (alcohol/drugs)
10-20Present Location
10-21Burns (state degree & extent)
10-22Smoke Inhalation
10-23Birth
10-24Miscellaneous (specify)

Port Authority of New York

CodeMeaning
8-8Fire
8-8eExplosion
8-10Disturbance
8-11Person with Weapon
8-12Shots Fired
8-13Assist Police Officer
8-14Backup Requested
8-14cVehicle Pursuit
8-14fFoot Pursuit
8-15Suspicious Person
8-15bInvestigate Unattended Bag
8-15hInvestigate Homeless Person
8-16Person in Custody
8-17Strike Activity
8-18Loose Animal
8-19Ambulance Call
8-20Assisted Situation
8-21Vehicle Accident
8-22Personal Injury
8-23aPast Assault
8-23bPast Burglary
8-23dDrug Offense Past
8-23hHarassment Past
8-23lPast Larceny
8-23mHomicide Past
8-23rPast Robbery
8-23tTrespassing Past
8-25Hijacking
8-26Alarm
8-27aAssault
8-27bBurglary
8-27cCargo Theft
8-27hHarassment
8-27kKidnapping
8-27lLarceny
8-27rRobbery
8-27sSexual Assault
8-27tTresspassing
8-28Bomb Threat
8-29Skyjacking
8-30Juvenile Activity
8-36Meal
8-37Relief
8-38Personal
8-39Phone
8-40Go to HQ
8-42Request Vehicle Check
8-45Request Record Check
8-49Lost Property
8-50Meet Officer
8-51Missing Child
8-53Disabled Vehicle
8-54Requested Taxi
8-55Reckless Driver
8-56Intoxicated Driver
8-60Vehicle Stop
8-61Dangerous Roadway
8-62Parking Problem
8-63Structure Collapse
8-70Out of Service
8-75Repeat Message
8-76Stand By
8-90Call Unfounded
8-91Situation Corrected
8-98Resuming Patrol

Poughkeepsie Fire Codes

CodeMeaning
10-3Loud & Clear
10-4O.K
10-5On The Scene
10-7Out of Service
10-8In Service
10-10In Service Returning
10-12Out of Service-Mechanical
10-14Going for Fuel

Poughkeepsie Police Codes

CodeMeaning
10-2Officers Home
10-3O.K
10-4Message Over and Out
10-7Out of Service
10-8Back In Service
10-9Repeat Last Message
10-10Go To Scrambler
10-12Subject Present, Can Hear Radio Trans
10-14Time
10-16Make A Pick Up At …
10-20Location
10-21Phone call
10-22Come To H.Q
10-23On The Scene
10-28Registration Check
10-29License Check
10-32I Request To …
10-41Beginning Tour
10-42Ending Tour
10-45Leave My Zone
10-50Auto Accident
10-60Alarm
10-63Alarm Reset
10-69Lunch Break
10-90Bomb Threat

Rochester Police Department Codes

CodeMeaning
10-4Affirmative
10-6Busy … Stand By
10-7Out of Service
10-9Repeat
10-10Fight In Progress
10-11Fight In Prog./W WPN
10-12Assault Report
10-16Domestic Trouble
10-17Neighbor Trouble
10-18Harassment
10-20Location
10-21Burglary In Progress
10-22Burglary Report
10-23Arrived At Scene
10-25Criminal Mischief
10-28Vehicle Registration Info
10-29Check for Wanted
10-30Institute Sig. 30 Plan
10-31Robbery In Progress
10-32Robbery Report
10-33Emergency
10-36Correct Time
10-38Stopping Susp. Vehicle
10-41Larceny In Progress
10-42Larceny Report
10-46Assist Motor Vehicle
10-50Motor Vehicle Accident
10-51MVA-Injuries Unknown
10-52MVA-W/Injury Ambulance
10-53Stolen Vehicle
10-56Out With Violation
10-57Directed Patrol
10-58Direct Traffic
10-61Parking Compl. Veh. Blocking
10-62Parking Compl. Veh. Not Blck
10-66Airport-Potential Emerg
10-70Need Assistance
10-71Come Into Office
10-72Accidentail Alarm Activation
10-73Disable Repeater
10-74Repeater Up
10-76Mental
10-80Chase In Progress
10-83Take System Off 3-Way
10-84Call Home … No Emergency
10-99Airport Emergency

State University of NY Police Department

CodeMeaning
10-1Officer Needs Help
10-2Larceny
10-3Burglary
10-4Acknowledgement
10-5Homicide
10-6Keep the radio clear
10-7Complainant
10-8Sick or injured person
10-9Inhalator
10-10Motor vehicle accident
10-11Phone communications
10-12Report to command
10-13Phone headquarters
10-14Stolen vehicle
10-15Armed robbery
10-16Fight
10-17Disturbance
10-18Out of service meal
10-19Gone on arrival
10-20Drunken driver
10-21Hit and run
10-22Untruly group
10-23Request detectives
10-24Fire
10-25Peeping Tom, prowler
10-26Escort/transport
10-27Reporting in service
10-28Out of service
10-29Registration check
10-30Missing person
10-31Missing child
10-32Transporting prisoner
10-33Go direct iwth unit on primary frequency
10-34Suspicious person(s) vehicle
10-35State your location
10-36Arrved at scene
10-37aBoot vehicle
10-38Finished last assignment
10-39Any message for this unit
10-40Vandalism or criminal mischief
10-41Pick up meals for prisoners
10-42Bomb scare or threat
10-43Relief point
10-44Radio check
10-45Warrant check
10-46Next transmission confidential
10-47Do not ticket/tow
10-48Helicopter landing
10-50At home on call
10-51Off duty officeer
10-60Fire alarm
10-68Specify - lot listed above
10-71Panic/duress/hold up alarm
10-72Burglary/motion alarm
10-73Unknown type alarm
10-85Violent domestic dispute
10-86Non-violent domestic dispute
10-99Morgue run

Suffolk County Fire Codes

CodeMeaning
1Disaster or Severe Emergency (air clearance required-avoid all but emergency transmissions)
2Proceeding To Alarm
3Additional Help Needed From Own Department (specify)
4Everything Under Control (do-not dispatch additional apparatus- apparatus road proceed w/caution)
5Return To Base
6Leaving Unit Unattended … State Reason
7Returned To Unit
8Refreshments
9Standing By
10Call Police Department
11Call Utility Company-Specify
12Brush Fire
13Structure Fire
14Vehicle Fire
15Drill or Practice Session
16Ambulance Call
17Breakdown … Unable To Proceed
18Proceeding To Hospital
19Radio Test
20Message acknowledged
21At The Scene
22Location
23Miscellaneous Alarms (specify investigation, washdown, still alarm, cave-in etc.)
24Mutual Aid (specify)
25Dismiss Men
26Boat Fire
27Plane Crash
28Ready for Service (specify location)
29Turn On Traffic Light
30Call Chief
31Call 1st Assistant Chief
32Call 2nd Assistant Chief
33Call 3rd Assistance Chief
34Telephone Headquarters
50D.O.A
51Bleeding
52Breathing
53Burns
54Poisoning
55Heart
56Head Injuries
57Maternity
58Fractures
59Routine Transportation
60Extra Oxygen Needed At Scene
61Doctor Wanted At Scene
62Doctor Wanted At Hospital
63Clergy Wanted At Scene
64Clergy Wanted At Hospital

Suffolk County Police Codes

CodeMeaning
1Stolen Motor Vehicle
2Vehicle Used for Crime
3Set Up Road Block
4Hit & Run
5Wanted or Escaped Person
6Missing Person
7Burglary
8Armed Robbery
9Property Lost or Missing
10-1Officer Needs Help
10-2Larceny
10-3Burglary
10-5Homicide
10-7See Complainant
10-8Sick or Injured Person
10-9Inhalator
10-10Vehicle Accident
10-11Phone Communications Bureau
10-12Go To Command
10-13Phone Command
10-14Stolen Vehicle
10-15Robbery
10-16Fight
10-17Disturbance
10-18Mealtime
10-19Gone On Arrival
10-20Intoxicated Driver
10-21Hit & Run
10-22Unruly Group
10-23Request Detective
10-24Fire
10-25Prowler
10-26Escort
10-27In Service
10-28Out of Service
10-29Check Vehicle Registration
10-30Missing Person
10-31Lost Child
10-32Transporting Prisoner
10-33Switch To Mobile Freq
10-34Suspicious Circumstances
10-35Request Your Location
10-36Arrived At Scene
10-38Completed Last Assignment
10-39Any Message?
10-40Prisoner Food
10-41Bank Robbery
10-42Bomb Threat
10-43Repeat To Relief Point
10-45Warrant Check
10-45aLicense Check
10-46Confidential Information
10-47Dangerous Person
10-50At Home … On Call
10-55Switch To Data Freq
10-60Completed Assig. … No Report
10-65Give Mobile Call Sign
10-66Vehicle Service
10-71Bank Alarm
10-72Commercial Alarm
10-73Residential Alarm
10-80Immediate Response
10-85Viollent Domestic Dispute
10-91Request Local Assistance
10-92Request District Assistance
10-93Request Major Assistance
10-99Special Emergency
10Property Stolen
11Assault
12Homicide
16Lost or Stolen Plates

Syracuse Emergency Services Codes

CodeMeaning
0Emergency
1Request Investigator
1xExplosive Device Detonated
2Request Ambulance
3Request Police attended
4Request Power Company
7Under Attack
10Fatality
20Request Directions

Dispatch Signals

CodeMeaning
2-2Request Second Alarm
3-3Request Third Alarm
41Request Rescue Unit
46Repeat Alarm Dispatch
48Request Chief
54On Radio
56Off Radio
57In Service Report
58Out of Service Report
65Phone Fire Control
67Do Not Transmit
68Request Mechanic
75Message Received
76Request Status Report
84Involved In Accident
86Request Balance of Assig
90Bomb Scare
94Report To HQ
95Request Fire Scene Infor
97First Unit Investigation
98Minor Fire
99Major Fire

Syracuse Police Department Codes

CodeMeaning
1Citation Issued
2Radar Special Detail
3Parking Citation Issued
10-31Subject Has Prior Record
10-32Transport Within County
10-33Transport Female Prisoner
10-34Transport Out of County
10-40Suspicious Person
10-41Warrant On File
10-42Vehicle Stop
10-43Go To Station
10-50Officer Needs Help
10-78Ambulance Call
10-79Accident … No Injuries
10-80Accident … Injuries
10-96Request Tow Truck
10-98Break
11Report Written
12Arrest Made
13Evidence Technician Report
14Civil Matter
15General Investigation Report
16Juvenile Appearance Ticket
17Vehicle Accident Report
18Property Report
19Supplment Report
20Suspected Rabies Report
21Vehicle Report
22Missing/Found Person Report
23Open Door/Window Report
24Firearms Discharge Report
25Snowmobile Reports
26Warrant/Summons Attempt
27Snowmobile Summons
28Observation Report
29Appearance Ticket Issued
30Interdepartmental Memo
31Crime Lab Request Form
32Officer Injured/Sick Report
33Repossession Report
34Use of Force Report
35General Message Report
36Report Mailed
37Affidavit Made
38Complaint Information
39Warrant/Summons Processed
40Photos Taken
41Detail Completed
42Report/Deposition
43No Police Action
44M.O. Coding Sheet
45K-9 Building Search
46K-9 Directed Search
47K-9 Person Check
48K-9 Bomb Detection
51K-9 Evidence Search
52Family Offense Notification
53K-9 Criminal Apprehension
54K-9 Officer Protection
55K-9 Demonstration
56K-9 Narcotics Detection

Dispatch Signals

CodeMeaning
27Drivers License Check
28Vehicle Registration Check
29OLEIS Check
30NYSPIN Check
31No Prior Arrests/Wants
32Confidential Information
50Officer Needs Assistance
96Request Tow Truck
98Personal Break

Status Codes

CodeMeaning
1Report Taken
2Arrest Make
3Natural Illness
4Civil Matter
5Gone On Arrival
6Settled On Arrival
7Unable To Locate
8Referred To Other Agency
9False Alarm Report
10Assist

Tonawanda Police Codes

CodeMeaning
1Officer in trouble
2Urgent response
3Normal traffic response
4Subject armed
5Location
6Cancel call
7Can you speak freely
8Out of service on invest
9Stand by
10In service
11Out of service
12Out ofservice/can take call
14Lunch
15Out of service for coffee
16Message understood
19On location
21Make a pickup at …
22Beginning tour of duty
23Completing tour of duty
25Return to station
26Meet me at …
30Enroute to …
31Arrest made
32Hold, question, pickup
33Tow truck requested
34Ambulence requested
35Prepare breathalizer test
36License plate check
41Vehicle pullover - backup needed
41aVehicle pullover
50Request beverage
55Radio repeater shutdown
100Gassing vehicle

Westchester County Fire Codes

CodeMeaning
10-1Phone
10-2Return to Quarters
10-3Tone Test
10-5Repeat Message
10-7Verify Location
10-9Present Location?
10-10Emergency Traffic Only
10-11Radio Test
10-12Ambulance Call
10-13Mutual Aid Call
10-14Drill or Meeting
10-15Report to Control
10-16False Alarm
10-17Responding
10-19Arrived at Scene
10-20Proceed at Reduced Speed
10-21Working Fire
10-22Structure Fire
10-23Rubbish Fire
10-24Vehicle Fire
10-25Brush Fire
10-26Public Assistance
10-27Request Police
10-28Request Fire Investigator
10-29Progress Report
10-30Situation Under Control
10-33Request Additional Manpower
10-35Extrication Call
10-36EMS Assistance
10-39In Service on Pager
10-40In Quarters

Yonkers Fire Department Ten Codes

CodeMeaning
10-1Your Location?
10-2Return to Quarters
10-3Phone Dispatcher
10-5Repeat Message
10-6Stand By
10-7Verify Address
10-8In Service - Available
10-9Off Radio
10-11Radio Test
10-12First in Unit Report
10-13Apparatus Breakdown
10-14Accident Involving Apparatus
10-15Request Police
10-16Request Ambulance
10-17Request ConEdison
10-18Return All Companies but 1
10-19Return All Companies but …
10-20Proceed at Reduced Speed
10-21Brush Fire
10-22Outside Rubbish Fire
10-23Incinerator
10-24hwVehicle Fire on Highway
10-24rdVehicle Fire on Street
10-25Defective Oil Burner
10-26Food on Stove
10-27mhManhole Fire
10-27trTransformer Fire
10-28Inside Rubbish
10-29Structure Fire
10-30Using Full Assignment
10-31High-rise Building Fire
10-32Accidental Alarm
10-33Defective Sprinkler System
10-34Vehicle Accident
10-35Defective Alarm System
10-36hyOpen Hydrant
10-36liLock In
10-36olLock Out
10-36osOutside Smoke
10-36siSmoke Investigation
10-36waWater Condition
10-36wiWires Down
10-37Electrical
10-38Outside Fire
10-40Other Incident
10-45EMS
10-45cEMS Communicable Disease
10-46Aero-Med Hilocopter Landing
10-51AFI Cancelled
10-60Building Collapse
10-61Major Building Collapse
10-71Injury
10-72Deceased
10-73Request Arson Investigator
10-80Interior Gas Emergency
10-81Hazmat Response
10-82Request Hazmat Unit
10-83Multi-Agency Hazmat Response
10-84On Scene
10-85Confined Space Rescue
10-86High-Angle Rescue
10-87Elevator Emergency
10-92False Alarm
10-97Mutual Aid Given
10-98Relocation
10-99Mutual Aid Received

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