In police code, 10-79 means "Notify coroner / Bomb threat". It is one of many codes used by police and other agencies to verbally communicate efficiently. The word "ten" indicates the next number, or numbers, is code. Here are some other examples of police codes:
- 10-1: Unable Copy - Change Location
- 10-2: Signal Good
- 10-3: Stop Transmitting
- 10-4: Affirmative
- 10-5: Relay
- 10-6: Busy
- 10-7: Out of Service
- 10-8: In Service
- 10-9: Repeat
- 10-74: Negative
- 10-75: In Contact with ___
- 10-76: En Route ___
- 10-77: ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival)
- 10-78: Need Assistance
- 10-79: Notify Coroner / Bomb Threat
- 10-80: Chase in Progress
- 10-89: Bomb Threat
- 10-97: Check (Test) Signal
- 10-98: Prison / Jail Break
- 10-99: Wanted / Stolen Indicated
- 10-101: What is Status? (Are you...)
Its important to note that police codes can vary by location and agency, so the specific meaning of a code may differ depending on where you are.
