What is 10 82 Police Code: Example, and Usage?

10 82 police code stands for

• General Purpose: Reserve Lodging
• APCO: Fire in Progress
• Norfolk, VA: Additional Engine Co.

System/Region	Police Code	Meaning	When to Use	Example
General Purpose	10-82	Reserve Lodging	– When officers need accommodations during extended operations. – For travel-related lodging requests.	Officer: “Dispatch, Unit 5 needs a 10-82 for tomorrow’s assignment.” Dispatch: “Lodging confirmed at Central Inn.”
APCO	10-82	Fire in Progress	– To report an active fire. – When emergency services need immediate notification.	Officer: “Dispatch, 10-82 at Pine Street. Fire in progress!” Dispatch: “Copy, fire units en route.”
Norfolk, VA	10-82	Additional Engine Co.	– When more fire engines are required. – For escalated fire emergencies needing extra resources.	Officer: “Dispatch, Engine 4 requests 10-82 for a large fire on Main.” Dispatch: “Additional units dispatched.”

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What Does 10 82 Police Code Mean for General Purpose?

For general law enforcement purposes, 10 82 Police Code signifies a request to “Reserve Lodging.”

This is typically used by officers when they need to ensure that accommodations are set up for law enforcement personnel, often during extended operations, shifts, or travel. It ensures that officers have a place to stay when they’re working far from their usual precinct or on special assignments.

When to Use Police Code 10-82 for General Purposes?

Officers may use 10 82 Police Code in situations like:

• When officers are sent on long-term assignments or operations away from their base.
• When a team of officers is called in from another location and needs a place to stay.
• When an event or operation is expected to last through the night, and temporary lodging is required.

Example in Action of Police 10-82 Code for General Purpose:

• Officer: “Dispatch, this is Unit 7. I need a 10-82 for the team arriving at 18:00.”
• Dispatch: “Unit 7, lodging is reserved at the Inn at Pineview. Proceed with the details.”

What Does Police Code ten 82 Mean in APCO Standards?

According to APCO (Association of Police Communications Officers), Police Code 10-82 means “Fire in Progress.”

When is Police Code 10-82 Used in APCO?

• Reporting a fire that is in progress, requiring immediate firefighting efforts.
• Alerting police to help manage crowd control, traffic, and evacuations during a fire.
• Coordinating with fire departments for a rapid response.

Example in Action of Code 10-82 for APCO:

• Officer: “Dispatch, we’ve got a 10-82 at Main Street. Fire in progress!”
• Dispatch: “Copy that, fire teams are en route. Proceed with traffic control.”

What Does Police Code 10-82 Mean in Norfolk, VA?

In Norfolk, VA, Police Code 10-82 refers to the request for an “Additional Engine Co.”

This code is commonly used by fire departments or emergency personnel when more fire trucks are needed to respond to a fire, especially when it’s escalating or involves multiple units.

When Is ten 82 Police Code Used in Norfolk, VA?

Norfolk law enforcement and fire departments will use Police Code 10-82 when:

• More fire engines are required to handle a growing fire or incident.
• There’s a significant fire emergency that demands additional resources beyond what is initially dispatched.
• The situation escalates, and additional equipment is necessary to manage the fire.

Example of Code ten 82 for Norfolk, VA:

• Officer: “Dispatch, this is Engine 3. We need a 10-82 for the fire at 7th and Oak.”
• Dispatch: “Engine 3, requesting additional units now. More engines are en route.”

Wrapping Up

Now you know what 10-82 police code means. If you’re interested, check out related sets of police code 10-82.

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