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Learn about police codes, numerical or alphanumerical abbreviations used by law enforcement over radio systems in the U.S. See examples of 10 codes, signals, incident codes, and other types of codes, and how they vary by state, county, and agency.
Learn how different countries and agencies use predefined systems to describe the priority and response assigned to calls for service. Compare the codes and methods used by emergency services in the United States, the United Kingdom, and other jurisdictions.
Ten-codes are abbreviated phrases used by public safety officials and CB radio enthusiasts to communicate quickly and clearly. Learn about the history, meaning and usage of ten-codes, such as 10-4 (understood), 10-33 (officer needs help) and 10-7 (out of service).
A comprehensive list of slang terms for police officers and related concepts in various languages and contexts. Find out the meanings and origins of terms such as pig, bacon, blue, bobbies, and more.
CB slang is the distinctive language used by Citizens Band radio users, especially truck drivers in the US. Learn the meanings of common terms such as Smokey, Bear, 18/18 wheeler, and more.
Roblox is a free-to-play platform where users can create and play games of various genres using Lua. It has over 164 million monthly active users, a virtual currency called Robux, and hosts events such as BloxCon and Bloxy Awards.
Learn about the history and usage of the APCO phonetic alphabet, a competing spelling alphabet to the ICAO radiotelephony alphabet, used by many U.S. law enforcement agencies. Compare the APCO alphabet with other variations and see examples of code words for each letter.
Learn about the origins and development of police radio systems, and how they are used and regulated in different countries. Find out which frequencies are public and which are encrypted, and how to listen to police radio legally or illegally.