Code 1 -- Acknowledge Call/Respond Over Radio
Code 2 -- Routine Call, No Lights or Siren
Code 2/HIGH -- Priority Call, No Lights or Siren
Code 3 -- Emergency Call, Lights and Siren
Code 4 -- No Further Assistance Needed
Code 5 -- Stakeout - Stay Away
Code 6 -- Out of Car on Investigation
Code 6A -- Out of Car on Investigation, Requires Assistance
Code 6C -- Out of Car on Investigation, Suspect is Wanted
Code 6G -- Out of Car on Investigation, Gang Activity
Code 7 -- Meal Break
Code 8 -- Fire Alarm
Code 8A -- Working Fire
Code 10 -- Request to Clear Frequency for Crime Broadcast
Code 12 -- False Alarm
Code 20 -- Notify Media
Code 30 -- Burglar Alarm (Code 30 Ringer or Code 30 Silent)
Code 37 -- Vehicle is Reported Stolen
Code 77 -- Caution, Possible Ambush
Code 99 -- Emergency
Code 100 -- In Position to Intercept
COMMONLY USED PENAL CODES USED AS RADIO CODES
148 -- Resisting Arrest
187 -- Homicide
207 -- Kidnapping
211 -- Armed Robbery
211 SILENT -- Silent Holdup Alarm
240 -- Assault
242 -- Battery
245 -- Assault With Deadly Weapon
246 -- Shooting in Dwelling
261 -- Rape
288 -- Lewd Conduct
311 -- Indecent Exposure
374 -- Illegal Dumping
390 -- Intoxicated Person
415 -- Disturbance
417 -- Person With a Gun
451 -- Arson
459 -- Burglary
470 -- Forgery
480 -- Hit and Run
484 -- Theft
487 -- Grand Theft
488 -- Petty Theft
502 -- Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
CALIFORNIA STANDARD 10-CODES
10-10 -- Out of Service
10-11 -- Talk Slower
10-12 -- Visitors Present
10-14 -- Escort
10-15 -- Enroute With Prisoner
10-16 -- Pick Up Prisoner
10-17 -- Pick Up Document
10-23 -- Stand-By
10-24 -- Trouble at Station
10-27 -- Check Driver's License
10-34 -- Resume Normal Broadcast
10-35 -- Confidential Information
10-36 -- Correct Time
10-37 -- Name of Operator
10-39 -- Message Delivered
10-86 -- Traffic Check
10-97 -- Arriving On Scene
10-98 -- Assignment Complete
10-99 -- Emergency
OTHER TERMINOLOGY
AC -- Aircraft Crash
BT -- Bomb Threat
PR -- Person Reporting (Complaintant)
RD -- Reporting District (Division plus Master Beat)
TC -- Traffic Collision
