10 91a Police Code: Definition, Examples and Usage

10 91a Police Code stands for stray animals.

Police Code	Meaning	When to Use	Example
10-91a	Animal – Stray	When an animal is found wandering alone without an owner. When a pet seems to have been abandoned by its owner. When there’s a stray animal in a public space, such as a park or street. When there’s a stray animal posing a potential danger to others.	Officer: “Dispatch, I’ve got a 10-91a situation here at Maple Street. There’s a stray dog running around the area.” Dispatch: “Copy that. Is the animal aggressive or in need of assistance?” Officer: “Not aggressive, just seems lost. I’ll try to secure it until animal control arrives.”

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What does 10 91a police code mean?

10 91a police code refers to a stray animal.

This could be any animal that has become lost or is abandoned. Officers use this code to report situations where they encounter animals that are out of place and need attention.

When to use 10-91a police code?

• When an animal is found wandering alone without any owner present.
• When a pet seems to have been abandoned by its owner.
• When there’s a stray animal in a public space, such as a park or street.
• When there’s a situation where a stray animal poses a potential danger to others.

Example of police code 10-91a

Officer: “Dispatch, I’ve got a 10-91a situation here at Maple Street. There’s a stray dog running around the area.”

Dispatch: “Copy that. Is the animal aggressive or in need of assistance?”

Officer: “Not aggressive, just seems lost. I’ll try to secure it until animal control arrives.”

Wrapping up

Now you know what 10-91a police code means. If you’re interested, check out related sets of police code 10-91a.

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