Aural Brevity Codes

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By request, here are the Department's Aural Brevity Codes. These are straight off the guide given to Cadets; In the field many take on slang meanings, so don't be surprised if they vary slightly from what you hear scanning.

10-1 Reception poor
10-2 Reception good
10-4 Message received
10-5 Relay message
10-6 Busy, stand by
10-7 Out-of-service
10-8 In-service
10-9 Repeat transmission
10-10 Off duty
10-11 Identify mobile frequency
10-13 Advise road or weather conditions
10-14 Provide escort
10-15 Prisoner in custody
10-17 Relay papers, supplies, etc.
10-19 Return or return to _____
10-20 Location requested
10-21 Telephone _____
10-22 Disregard (message or assignment)
10-23 Stand by
10-28 Request for registration
10-29 Check for wanted (person, vehicle or object)
10-30 Improper radio traffic
10-31 Attempt suicide
10-37 What time is it?
10-39 Message or item delivered
10-97 Arrived at scene

11-10 Take a report
11-24 Abandoned vehicle
11-25 Traffic hazard (specify type)
11-26 Disabled vehicle -- occupied
11-27 DDL check, driver held
11-41 Ambulance required
11-44 Possible fatality
11-48 Provide transportation (person)
11-66 Defective traffic signals (describe)
11-79 Accident -- ambulance rolling
11-80 Accident -- major injury
11-81 Accident -- minor injury
11-82 Accident -- property damage
11-83 Accident -- no details
11-84 Direct traffic
11-85 Tow truck required
11-98 Meet _____

Code 2 Urgent
Code 3 Emergency
Code 4 Situation stable, emergency situation no longer exists
Code 20 Notify Press
Code 33 Clear radio channels for emergency traffic