Emergency Designators & Special Codes

Code 1

Routine. Take this call next.

Code 2

Urgent. Expedite, but obey all traffic laws. No red light or siren.

Code 3

Emergency. Proceed immediately using red light and siren.

Code 4

No further assistance needed.

Code 4-A

No further assistance needed, suspect at large in the area.

Code 5

Stake out. Other units stay away unless dispatched in response to a call.

Code 6

Out for investigation.

Code 7

Out of service to eat.

Code 7-B

Out of service to eat at home.

Code 9

Jail break.

Code 12

Patrol your assigned district and report extent of disaster damage.

Code 13

Activate major disaster plan or perform major disaster duties.

Code 14

Resume normal operations (used only in conjunction with Code 12 & 13).

Code 20

Notify news media.

Code 20-D

Request departmental photographer.

Code 99

Emergency situation. Emergency button on radio has been depressed. No voice contact.