What 10 codes should I be most familiar with as a Police officer?

Question

need experienced opinions

Answer 1

What ever your agency uses. We rarely used them. Plain English worked fine.

Answer 2

I worked for 2 different Agencies in So Cal and they both had different 10 codes (though some were the same or similar, most were different). This is VERY common. The ones you need to know are the ones in use by the Department/s you want to work for or the ones they use at the Academy you will be going to.

It is not hard at all to learn these and once you start using them, they are like speaking English, it requires no thought to get them out (the way it should be) and you will find the time to study the 8 bilion other things you need to know (that change on a weekly basis) to be a good cop.

Good luck

Answer 3

10-8 & 10-7 are the most used i would say over all. but there are many other that you will use alot dependin onhow much and what type of crime is in your area

The 10 codes or radio reception like 10-2 and such are good to know for begining 10-9 repeat.

Thing you have to remember they are not standardized everywhere and have suttle differneces in some places

10-20 your location

as you can see from link there are differences from place to place but you will repeat them so many times they english will soon be a second language for you

the second list is what most departments use.

you will quickly learn the common ones and then you will gradually get the others.

Answer 4

I can't tell you exactly which ones since different agencies use different meanings to each one.

Get the "Official" 10-codes sheet from the agency and like Eric said, get the flash cards and start flipping.

One thing to look out for, because of the variations of 10-codes the push has been made to go to "Plain language" and eliminate the 10 codes. It's starting with Fire Departments and I'm sure we're next!

Answer 5

Simply put, and as it has already been stated, ALL OF THEM.

I know this may seem daunting now, but to be honest it is nothing compared to the other stuff you will need to know. Use flash cards, listen to a police scanner, or anything else to help your recall.

If you are in an academy you will have plenty of time to become familiar with them plus you will be sharing them with your buddies -- trust me, this will be come second nature for you.

What will be a pain is all those forms! ;-)

Answer 6

The codes differ by department.

One 10 code for me, means something totally different to the deputies and CHP in my area.

But, you need to be familiar with them all. At first you actively have to think about it for a half of a second to remember them, but after a little while of using them they become a second language you won't even have to think about.

Bust out those flash cards and start flipping.

Answer 7

10-4, 10-6, 10-7, 10-8, 10-20, 10-22, 10-27, 10-28, 10-29 10-33, 10-43, 10-95 and several more but 10 codes can differ by agency.

Answer 8

Well, as of 2007 many agencies are going away from 10 codes, thanks to NIMS (national incident management system). they found that not all agencies use the exact same codes, and that causes confusion when two agencies are working together on a major incident. I suggest practicing plain speech. it's less confusing, and heck, why use them anyway? everybody with a scanner knows what you're saying anyway.

Answer 9

When I was working with my department, I only use 5 or 6 "ten-codes", so it's easy.It all depends on the department and how many codes they use. Some department are starting to use plain english. But you'll get use to it, like Rottluve stated, its like speaking english, once you get the hang of it.

Answer 10

I'm sorry but IF you are an officer, you should know ALL of your codes......