NYPD Radio Signal Codes

Common Codes:

10-1 Call command
10-2 Return to command
10-3 Call dispatcher
10-4 Acknowledgement
10-5 Repeat
10-6 Stand by
10-7 Verify address
10-10 Investigate
10-11 Holdup alarm
10-12 Holding suspect
10-13 Officer in danger
10-14 Check license (occupied vehicle)
10-15 Check license
(unoccupied vehicle)
10-16 Vehicle/plate stolen
10-17 Vehicle/plate not stolen

Past/In progress:

10-20/10-30 Robbery
10-21/10-31 Burglary
10-22/10-32 Larceny
10-23/10-33 Bomb threat
10-24/10-34 Assault
10-29/10-39 Other crime

Rapid Mobilization Codes:

(see also 10-70, 10-71, 10-77)
10-45 4 sergeants, 20 officers
10-46 1 lieutenant, 8 sergeants,
40 officers
10-47 Additional lieutenant,
8 sergeants, 40 officers
10-48 Unscheduled response as
directed by officer in charge

Non Crime Incidents:

10-50 Disorderly person/group
10-51 Roving band
10-52 Dispute
10-53 Vehicle accident
10-54 EMS call
10-55 EMS call PD not needed
10-56 Verify EMS needed
10-57 EMS second call
10-58 Assist EMS
10-59 Fire

Administrative Codes:

10-61 Precinct assignment
10-62 Out of service - administrative
10-63 Out of service - meal
10-64 Entering licensed premise

Other Conditions:

10-65 Utility problem
10-66 Unusual incident
10-67 Traffic/parking condition
10-68 See complainant

Mobilization Codes:

10-70 Borough emergency
10-71 Citywide emergency
10-77 Implement local mobilization plan
10-69 Other non crime incident

Assignment Status (interim):

10-80 Cancel
10-81 Transporting to stationhouse
10-82 Arrest possible
10-83 Report to be filed
10-84 Arrived at scene
10-85 Need additional units
10-86 Transporting female
10-87 Unit to hospital
10-89 Other interim status

Final Dispositions:

10-90 N Situation normal, false alarm
U Unable to gain entry
X Unfounded
Y Unnecessary
Z Gone on arrival
10-91 Condition corrected (non crime)
10-92 Action taken
C Referred to court10-93 Report prepared
10-94 Handled by previous tour
10-95 Referred to another agency
10-96 Summons served
10-97 Patient removed to hospital
10-98 In service
10-99 Other disposition