Radio codes and jargon used by agencies in the local area.
Updated on:
22-Feb-2010 1:33 PM
10/11 Codes
10-1 = Poor radio reception
10-2 = Good radio reception
10-4 = Affirmative
10-5 = Relay message
10-6 = Busy
10-7 = Out of service (also used in reference to deceased subject)
10-8 = Available
10-9 = Repeat
10-10 = Out of service subject to call
10-12 = Double radio transmission
10-14 = Transport non-custody
10-15 = Prisoner in custody
10-17 = Transport paperwork
10-19 = Station
10-20 = Location
10-21 = Phone call
10-22 = Disregard
10-23 = Standby
10-25 = Check MDC message
10-28 = Check vehicle registration
10-29 = Check for wants
10-30 = No wants on your subject
10-31 = Subject has record but no wants
10-32F = Felony wants
10-32M = Misdemeanor wants
10-32V = Stolen vehicle
10-33 = Keep air clear for emergency radio traffic
10-34 = Resume normal radio traffic
10-35 = Confidential
10-37 = Name of operator
10-39 = Notify
10-44 = Dead body
10-60 = File number
10-87 = Meet up
10-97 = Arrived at scene
10-98 = Assignment complete
11-01 = Bomb threat
11-10 = Request routine backup
11-11 = Request code 3 backup
11-24 = Abandoned vehicle
11-25 = Traffic hazard
11-26 = Disabled vehicle
11-41 = Ambulance
11-44 = Fatality
11-80 = Accident - major injuries
11-81 = Accident - minor injuries
11-82 = Accident - non injury
11-83 = Accident - no details
11-85 = Tow truck
11-99 = Emergency, Officer needs help
Crime Codes
148 = Resisting Arrest
187 = Homicide
192 = Manslaughter
207 = Kidnapping
211 = Robbery
215 = Carjacking
242 = Battery
245 = Assault with deadly weapon
246 = Shooting at building
246.3 = Discharging a firearm
261 = Rape
273A = Child abuse
273.5 = Spousal abuse
288 = Lewd acts against child
300 WIC = Child neglect
314 = Indecent exposure
415 = Disturbing the peace
417 = Brandishing a weapon
422 = Terrorist threats
451 = Arson
459 = Burglary
470 = Forgery
487 = Grand theft
488 = Petty theft
490.5 = Shoplifting
496 = Receiving stolen property
594 = Vandalism
597 = Animal abuse
601 = Incorrigible
602 = Trespassing
603 = Unauthorized entry
647f = Drunk in public
647h = Peeping
653m = Telephone threats
5150 = Mentally unstable person
10851 = Stolen vehicle
11350 = Possession of controlled substance
11357 = Possession of marijuana
11377 =
Possession of a controlled substance (non-narcotic)
11550 = Under the influence of controlled substance
12020 = Possession of concealed weapon
14601 = Driving with suspended license
20001 = Hit and run
20002 = Hit and run with property damage
20003 = Hit and run with injury or death
23103 = Reckless driving
23109 = Racing
23110 = Throwing object at vehicle
23152 = Driving under influence
23153 = Driving under influence - causing injury
For a complete list of penal codes, vehicle codes and heath and safety codes, see the California Law Database.
Acronyms and Jargon
ACO = Animal Control Officer
Air 1 = Riverside Police Helicopter
ALI =
Automatic Location Identification
AOD = Assist Other Department
ALPR = Automated License Plate Recognition
AWS = Attempt(ed) Warrant Service
BO = Bad Order / Broken
CDL = California Drivers License
CHP = California Highway Patrol
CLPD = Canyon Lake Police Department
CMH = County Mental Health
CSO = Community Service Officer
Deuce = Drunk Driver
DK = Drunk / Intoxicated
EOW = End of Watch
ETOH = Intoxicated Person
ETS = Emergency Treatment Services
FLIR = Forward Looking Infrared Radar
FST = Field Sobriety Test
GB = General Broadcast
GTA = Grand Theft Auto
HBD = Has Been Drinking
H-60 = CHP Helicopter
H&S = Drug Activity
HT = Handie-Talkie (portable radio)
IPD = Indio Police Department
JVS = Jurupa Valley Station
LASO = Los Angeles Sheriff's Office
MDC = Mobile Data Computer
NR = No Report
ORV = Off Road Vehicle
PAL = Parolee-at-Large
PVH = Palo Verde Hospital
PSAP = Public Safety Answering Point (911 operator)
RCF = Riverside County Fire
RCH = Riverside Community Hospital
RCRMC = Riverside County Regional Medical Center
RO = Registered Owner
RP = Reporting Party
RPD = Riverside Police Department
SBSO = San Bernardino Sheriff's Office
SDSO = San Diego Sheriff's Office
SRO = School Resource Officer
Star 9 = Riverside Sheriff's Helicopter
TRO = Temporary Restraining Order
UTL = Unable To Locate
WC = Watch Commander
Xray = Female
40-King = San Bernardino Sheriff's Helicopter
98 Nora Exceptional = Finished with exceptional clearance call, no written report
Alpha Call = Bogus call to get the dept. to roll out
Code 3 = Respond with lights and siren
Code 4 = Under control, no further assistance required
Code 5 = Surveillance, marked units stay away
Code 6 = Investigating
Code 7 = Meal Break
Code Alex =
Establish countywide law enforcement observation checkpoint plan
Code Alpha = Ambush
Code N = Narcotics
4 and 6 = Status okay, Investigating
4 and 8 = Status okay, Available for call
