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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.
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.
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).
Learn about the techniques and standards used to communicate over two-way radios in various applications and domains. Find out how to use voice, speech, microphone, and brevity codes, and how to comply with international and national regulations.
An all-points bulletin (APB) is an electronic information broadcast sent from one sender to a group of recipients, to rapidly communicate an important message. The term is also known as BOLO (be on the look-out) in policing, and has been used for various purposes such as catching wanted fugitives, finding missing persons, and counter-terrorism.
A VARDA-alarm is a device that broadcasts a pre-recorded message over the police radio when activated. It was invented in 1968 and is used for law enforcement and private security applications.
An unmarked police vehicle. Full-grown bear A state police trooper. Gumball machine/Bubble gum machine Police vehicle, especially one with the older-style, dome-shaped red rotating/strobe light commonly mounted on the roof of police cars, which resembles a traditional "penny" gumball machine. Hit/Hitting the jackpot
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.