HOUSTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
RADIO CODES, TALK, AND ETIQUETTE GUIDELINES
10 CODES
10-0
Caution, danger
10-0A
Subject wanted
10-0B
Subject is high risk
10-3
Stop Transmitting
10-6
Off-Duty
10-7
On Break
10-7A
Personal matter
10-8
On Duty
10-9
Busy
10-14
Suspicious Person
10-15
Arrest/Prisoner in Custody
10-20
Location
10-30
Unnecessary use of radio
10-32
Request additional
10-33
Subject with deadly weapon
10-35
Robbery
10-43
Pursuit
10-45
Bomb Threat
10-46
Fight in Progress
10-50
Accident (Vehicle, fire, fall, etc..)
10-57
Hit and Run
Radio Language
Copy
Message received, OK.
RTS
Return(ing) to Station
O/S
On scene
C/4
No More Assistance
A/C
Taking Command of Scene
Code 1
Routine call, no lights or siren.
Code 2
Urgent call, lights, sirens when necessary
Code 3
Urgent call, lights and siren
Code 3A
Urgent call, lights and siren. Disengage when arriving.
Code 4
Call is under control
Code 99
Immediate assistance required (High Danger)
Etiquette
Etiquette of the radio is simple just make sure everything is appreciated, everything is relevant, and most importantly, everything is professional.
Do NOT socialize on the radio, the radio is used for anything relevant to your duty and the safety of Houston County’s citizens and deputies.
ONLY THE SHERIFF & UNDERSHERIFF ARE ABOVE THESE RULES
Signed,
William Bean Jr, Sheriff
Signed,
BackwardsSmiles, Undersheriff |