10 93 Police Code: What it means, Examples and Usage

10 93 police code covers situations requiring a blockade or alerting personnel to a fire alarm.

System/Region	Police Code	Meaning	When to Use	Example
General Purpose	10-93	Blockade	Traffic control during events Securing a dangerous area Road closure for emergencies	“Dispatch, we need a 10-93 blockade on Main St. due to a large accident.”
APCO	10-93	Fire Alarm	Responding to a fire alarm Alerting nearby units for assistance	“Unit 12, proceed to Maplewood Apartments for a 10-93 fire alarm alert.”

What Does 10 93 Police Code Mean for General Purpose?

For general use, 10 93 Police Code means blockade.

Officers may call in a 10-93 when they need to block a road, redirect traffic, or secure an area for public safety. This might happen during major events, emergencies, or situations that could pose risks to public safety.

When Is 10-93 Police Code Used for General Purpose?

Police Code 10-93 is used in general situations where:

• An area needs to be blocked due to an accident.
• There’s a need to control crowds during events.
• Officers need to keep the public away from a dangerous location.
• Streets require blocking for crime scene protection or investigations.

Example of Police Code 10-93 in General Use

Officer 1: “Dispatch, we’re setting up a 10-93 on 5th Avenue. There’s been a large accident, and we need to redirect traffic.”

Dispatch: “Copy that, Officer. 10-93 confirmed. Support is on the way.”

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What Does Police Code ten 93 Mean in APCO?

For the Association of Police Communications Officers (APCO), Police Code 10-93 means fire alarm.

When used in this context, 10-93 is a way for dispatch to alert officers or emergency responders to a fire alarm at a specific location, allowing for immediate and coordinated response.

When Is Police Code 10-93 Used in APCO?

In the APCO context, Police Code 10-93 is used:

• When dispatch or officers need to confirm a fire alarm at a location.
• During an emergency requiring fire response to prevent escalation.
• To alert nearby units to stand by in case additional assistance is required.

Example of Police Code 10-93 in APCO Context

Dispatch: “Unit 12, we have a 10-93 fire alarm reported at Maplewood Apartments. Please investigate.”

Officer 2: “Dispatch, copy that. En route to Maplewood Apartments for 10-93 fire alarm.”

Wrapping up

Now you know what 10 93 police code means. If you’re interested, check out related sets of police code 10-93.

• code 10-90
• Police code 10-92

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