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Los Angeles Code List

LAPD radio codes, common terminology, penal codes, and CHP/LASD references

LAPD Radio Codes

Operational codes commonly heard on LAPD dispatch.

Code Description
Code 1Acknowledge Call / Respond over radio
Code 2Routine call — no lights or siren
Code 2-HIGHPriority (legacy / no longer used)
Code 3Emergency — lights & siren
Code 4No further assistance needed
Code 4ANo further units needed; suspect not in custody
Code 5Stakeout
Code 6On scene
Code 6CSuspect wanted / officer safety notice
Code 10Request to clear frequency
Code 12False alarm
Code 20Media on scene / overhead
Code 30Burglar alarm (ringer or silent)
Code 37Stolen vehicle
Code RobertDeploy Urban Police Rifle
Code SamDeploy shotgun slug ammunition

Other Terminology

Common shorthand used on air.

Term Meaning
PRPerson Reporting (caller)
RDReporting District
TCTraffic Collision
Cold PlatedPlates don’t match the vehicle
ADWAssault with a Deadly Weapon
FurtherDispatch requests additional information

Commonly Used Penal Codes

High-frequency penal code references heard on LAPD.

Code Description
187Homicide
211Armed Robbery
211 (Silent)Silent Holdup Alarm
242Battery
245Assault w/ Deadly Weapon
311Indecent Exposure
390Intoxicated Person
415Disturbance
417Brandishing
459Burglary
484Theft

California Standard 10-Codes (Non-LAPD)

Common statewide 10-codes.

10-Code Meaning
10-4Understood
10-8In Service
10-10Out of Service
10-11Talk Slower
10-12Visitors Present
10-14Escort
10-15Enroute with Prisoner
10-16Pick Up Prisoner
10-17Pick Up Document
10-23Stand-By
10-24Trouble at Station
10-27Check Driver’s License
10-34Resume Normal Broadcast
10-35Confidential Information
10-36Correct Time
10-37Name of Operator
10-39Message Delivered
10-86Traffic Check
10-97Arriving On Scene
10-98Assignment Complete
10-99Emergency

CHP 10-Codes

California Highway Patrol ten-codes frequently heard in LA area.

10-Code Meaning
10-1Reception poor
10-2Reception good
10-4Message received
10-5Relay message
10-6Busy — stand by
10-7Out of service
10-8In service
10-9Repeat last transmission
10-10Off duty
10-11Identify mobile frequency
10-13Advise road / weather conditions
10-14Provide escort
10-15Prisoner in custody
10-17Relay paper supplies etc.
10-19Return to ______
10-20Location requested
10-21Telephone ______
10-22Disregard
10-23Standby
10-28Request registration
10-29Check for wants (person/vehicle)
10-30Improper radio traffic
10-31Attempt suicide
10-35Code 2 backup
10-36 / A / F / MConfidential info (armed / felony / misdemeanor)
10-37What time is it?
10-39Message/item delivered
10-97Arrived on scene
10-98Assignment completed

CHP 11-Codes

11-Code Meaning
11-10Take a report
11-24Abandoned vehicle
11-25Traffic hazard
11-26Abandoned vehicle (occupied)
11-27DL check — driver held
11-41Ambulance required
11-44Possible fatality
11-48Provide transportation
11-66Defective traffic signals
11-79Accident — ambulance rolling
11-80Accident — major injuries
11-81Accident — minor injuries
11-82Accident — property damage
11-83Accident — no details
11-84Direct traffic
11-85Tow truck required
11-86Bomb threat
11-87Bomb found
11-98Meet ______
11-99Officer requires help — emergency

Other CHP Codes

Code Meaning
Code 2Urgent
Code 3Emergency
Code 4Situation stable
Code 20Notify press
Code 33Clear radio channels for emergency

LASD 10-Codes

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

10-Code Meaning
10-1Receiving poorly
10-2Receiving well
10-3Stop transmitting
10-4Acknowledged
10-5Relay
10-6Busy
10-7Out of service
10-8In service
10-9Repeat
10-10Out of vehicle, subject to call
10-11Transmitting too rapidly
10-13Advise weather / road conditions
10-15Prisoner in custody
10-16Pick up prisoner
10-17 / 17APick up / Are you holding papers?
10-19Return to indicated location
10-20 / 21Location / Telephone indicated location
10-22Cancel
10-23Stand by
10-27/28/29Returns / Registration / Wants
10-29F / FDFelony want / Armed & dangerous
10-29HClear to copy confidential info?
10-29M / P / T / VMisdemeanor / Parole/Probation etc. / Traffic warrant / Property stolen
10-30Transmission not per regs
10-31Request unit & channel
10-33 / 34Emergency / Routine clearance
10-36 / 37Correct time / Identify operator
10-38 / 39Clearance to run subject / Clear incident
10-97 / 98Arrived / Finished assignment

LASD Crime Codes

Frequent LASD CAD types & PC references.

Code Description
187Murder
207Kidnapping
211 / 211SRobbery / Robbery Alarm (Silent)
215Carjacking
242 / 245 / 246Battery / ADW / Shooting at Inhabited Dwelling
261Rape
273A / 273.5Child Abuse / Felony Spousal Assault
288Sex Crimes Against Children
314Indecent Exposure
330 / 368 / 374BGambling / Elder Abuse / Illegal Dumping
390 / 390PDrunk / Possible PCP use
415 (A/B/D/E/F/FT/G/J/LT/N)Disturbances (various types)
417 / 417A / 417SPerson w/ Gun / Person w/ Knife / Shots Fired
422Criminal Threats
451Arson
459 / 459A / 459SBurglary / Audible / Silent Alarm
470Forgery
480 / 481 / 483Hit & Run (Felony / Misd. / Parked Vehicle)
487 / 488 / 488BGrand / Petty Theft / Petty Theft (Bicycle)
496Receiving Stolen Property
502 / 503 / 503A / 504 / 504ADUI / Vehicle Theft / Recovered / Tampering / Stripping
510Speeding or Racing
537Defrauding an Innkeeper
586 (D/F/H)Illegal Parking (Driveway / Hydrant / Handicap)
901 / 901N / 901S / 901TAmbulance needed / No ambulance / Dispatched / TC w/ Amb.
902 / 902A / 902H / 902N / 902R / 902TSick/Injured / Attempt Suicide / To Hospital / TC no inj / Rescue / TC unknown inj
903 / 903LAircraft Accident / Low-flying aircraft
904 / 904A / 904B / 904I / 904S / 904TFire (General / Auto / Brush/Grass / Smoke Invest. / Structure / Trash)
905(A/B/D/N/S/V)Animal: Abuse / Bite / Dead / Noisy / Stray / Vicious
909 / 909A/C/M/R/S/TTraffic stop / Wires / Child in vehicle / Monitoring / Radar / Safety / Hazard
911A/B/C/NContact Informant / Officer / Citizen / Do not contact
916(A/B/C)Holding Misd./Felony (Officer/Citizen)
917(A/S)Abandoned Vehicle / Suspicious Vehicle
918 / 918VInsane Person / Violently Insane
919Keep the Peace
920 (C/F)Missing Person (Critical / Found)
921Prowler
927 / 927A/B/C/D/H/P/SSuspicious Circumstances (various types incl. 911 hangup, panic, screaming)
928 / 928LFound / Lost Property
930 / 930A / 931See the Man / Manager / Woman
962 / 963 / 964Levy (no notice / with notice) / Eviction
995 / 996 / 996TStrike Trouble / Explosion / Bomb Threat
997 / 998 / 999Deputy needs help (district only) / Deputy-involved shooting / All units respond

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