Does every city have different cop "codes"?

Question

on the t.v. show cops, when a cop asks another what happened, he would usually it was something like a "10 24" or something like that to repersent what crime that person commited. i was just wondering if these codes were the same all over the U.S. or if they change by city or state. thanks to all who answered.

Answer 1

We have switched to "plain talk". Its easier for everyone and other agencies don't have to figure anything out, either.

Answer 2

Some agencies have their own  10- codes, a lot use the standard 10 codes, but most agencies are going over to the "plain talk" system, as radio traffic has increased 10 fold, and it's much easier to see what is going on when it comes up on your in car computer, than to have to rack your brain for a few seconds to determine the code.

One of ours is the 10-101M  which is for a mentally unstable person.

This site should let you have a little fun:

http://www.goldnuggetwebs.com/10_CODES/i...

Answer 3

The "10" designation is for a particular situation and "Code" has been used to indicate priority.  Since it was not standard for every law enforcement agency, most are now going to "plain talk" (Emergency instead ot 10-33, for example).  Plus the addition of computers in patrol cars is cutting down the need for verbal radio communication.  A side note: not all agencies use the military designated phonetic names for letters, ie: N is November (military) and usually Nancy (civilian).

Answer 4

Many 10-series codes are adopted by agencies throughout the state while some opt to utilize their own code systems.

Often times an agency will opt for "plain talk" communications to avoid problems with different 10 codes between agency's during natural disaster responses.