10 92 Police Code: Definition, Example, and Usage

10 92 police code refers to an improperly parked vehicle.

Police Code	Meaning	When to Use	Example
Police code 10-92 General-purpose	Improperly Parked Vehicle	To report vehicles blocking traffic When receiving complaints from the public During routine patrols	Officer 1: “Dispatch, I have a 10-92 on Maple Street. A vehicle is blocking the intersection.”
10-92 APCO	Fire Alarm Circuit Open or Trouble on Circuit	To signal technical issues with fire alarms During safety checks or inspections	Officer 2: “Dispatch, we have a 10-92 on the fire alarm circuit at the community center.”

What Does 10 92 Police Code Mean in General Purpose?

For General Purpose: 10 92 police code means Improperly Parked Vehicle

That indicates a vehicle is parked in a manner that violates local regulations or poses a hazard.

This could mean the vehicle is blocking a driveway, parked on a sidewalk, or in a no-parking zone.

When Is Police Code 10-92 Used in General Purpose?

• To report vehicles blocking traffic: Officers might encounter situations where a parked vehicle obstructs the flow of traffic.
• When receiving complaints: Community members might call in to report vehicles that are parked improperly in their neighborhood.
• During routine patrols: Officers may notice improperly parked vehicles while patrolling their assigned areas.

Example of ten 92 Police Code in General Purpose

Officer 1: “Dispatch, I have a 10-92 on Maple Street. A vehicle is blocking the intersection.”

Dispatch: “Copy that, Officer. We’ll send a unit to check it out.”

What Does 10-92 Police Code Mean in Association of Police Communication Officers (APCO)?

Under the system of APCO: police code 10 92 means, Fire Alarm Circuit Open or Trouble on Circuit

When Is Police Code 10-92 Used in APCO?

• To signal technical issues: Officers or communication personnel may need to address problems with fire alarm systems.
• When conducting safety checks: During inspections, if a fire alarm circuit shows issues, officers report it using this code.

Example of 10-92 Police Code in APCO

Officer 2: “Dispatch, we have a 10-92 on the fire alarm circuit at the community center.”

Dispatch: “Understood. Sending a maintenance crew to assess the situation.”

Wrapping up

Now you know what 10 92 police code means. If you’re interested, check out related sets of police code 10-92.

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