These abbreviations are subject to change without notice.
Police Abbreviations for Accidents and Traffic Stops Things like directions, injury assessments, and motor vehicle documents all have abbreviations so officers can quickly share information about traffic stops and accidents.
A - Adult
AC - Aircraft Crash
BLK - Block
E-B - Eastbound
ETA - Estimated Time of Arrival
INJ - Injury
I/S - Intersection
J - Juvenile involved
LIC - License
M/C - Motorcycle
MVA - Motor Vehicle Accident
NIA - Non-Injury Accident
OBS - Observed
PI - Personal Injury
POSS - Possession
RA - Rescue Ambulance
SPD - Speed
UL - Unable to Locate
VEH - Vehicle
WIT - Witness
Police Codes for Crimes and Their Abbreviations
Specific crimes are often abbreviated so they’re easier to report. Understanding these terms can also help you understand what’s happening if you’re arrested.
ADW - Assault with a Deadly Weapon
B&E - Breaking & Entering
CCW - Carrying a Concealed Weapon
CSU - Crime Scene Unit
DOC - Disorderly Conduct
DUI - Driving Under the Influence
DUS - Driving Under Suspension
DWI - Driving While Intoxicated
GSR - Gun Shot Residue
GTA - Grand Theft Auto
MP - Missing Person
PV - Parole Violation
SOC - Scene of the Crime
Police Abbreviations for Paperwork and Trials
Police paperwork covers a lot of detail, so abbreviations are often used to keep reports shorter.
APB - All Points Bulletin
BKG - Booking
BOLO - Be on the Lookout
CP - Complaining Party
CPD - City or County Property Damage
CT - Court
FTA - Failure to Appear
NCIC - National Criminal Information Center
OD - Off Duty
QT - Secrecy Required
RO - Reporting Officer
ROF - Report on File
RP - Reporting Party
Police Unit and Task Force Acronyms
Specialized police units and task force are more commonly known by their acronyms.
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155.0100 Marshall County Sheriff Dispatch
154.9500 Marshall County Sheriff Dispatch
151.2950 Marshall County DA
154.7100 Marshall County DA
460.3125 Marshall County Sheriff Dispatch
154.8825 Marshall County Sheriff Dispatch
155.3175 Marshall County Sheriff Dispatch
155.4300 Marshall County Sheriff Dispatch
155.9475 Marshall County Jail
155.3175 Marshall County Sheriff Dispatch
151.025 Sheriff Highway Department
460.3625 Marshall County Sheriff Dispatch
Marshall EMS
155.235 EMS Dispatch Marshall North and South
155.625 EMS 911 Dispatch
154.8825 EMS 911 Ops
453.700 EMS 911 Ops
155.280 EMS Dispatch Guntersville
155.055 Fire Dispatch
Arab City
156.225 Arab Police Dispatch
155.010 Arab Police Dispatch
156.0525 Arab Police Dispatch
156.2250 Arab Police Dispatch
Grant
155.790 Grant Police Dispatch
155.010 Grant Police Dispatch
Boaz City
155.010 Boaz Police
453.275 Boaz Police Dispatch
Albertville City
155.010 Albertville Police
National 10+Overlapping 155.475 Police
158.790 DPS-Dispatch
*154.920 DPS-Dispatch
155.505 DPS-Dispatch
159.030 Car to Post
*155.445 Car to Post
159.210 Car to Post
154.815 Tactical
159.210 Special Ops
859.4875 CSQ Mobile Extender
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10-00--Given as "double zero". Officer needs all possible assistance.
10-0--Use caution. Details not known.
10-1--Unable to copy-change location.
10-2--Signal good
10-3--Stop transmitting
10-4--Acknowledgement (OK)
10-5--Relay (J1-Personal; J2-Property; J3-Prisoner; J-4-Papers)
10-6--Busy-Unless urgent
10-7--Out of service. Not subject to call.
10-8--In service
10-9--Repeat
10-10--Out of service. Subject to call.
10-11--Remain in service
10-12--Stand by (Stop). Remain alert for further details.
10-13--Weather & road conditions.
10-14--Correct time
10-15--Have in possession (J1-Personal; J2-Property; J3-Prisoner; J4-Papers)
10-16--Pick up (J1-Personal; J2-Property; J3-Prisoner; J4-Papers)
10-17--Urgent-Rush present detail.
10-18--Any traffic for this unit or station?
10-19--No traffic for your unit or station.
10-20--Location?
10-21--Call . . . . by telephone.
10-22--Report in person to . . . .
10-23--Arrived at scene
10-24--Assignment completed
10-25--Disregard last info or assignment.
10-26--Detaining person or vehicle. (Expedite)
10-27--Drivers license information
10-28--Vehicle registration information
10-29--Check for wanted
10-30--Illegal use of radio
10-31--Hit & Run (J1-Personal; J2-Property)
10-32--Man with gun
10-33--EMERGENCY-Maximum priority (All units & stations not involved maintain radio silence.)
10-34--Tower lights
10-35--Major crime alert
10-36--Urgent-Use light & siren
10-37--Urgent-Silent run
10-38--Investigate suspicious vehicle. (J1-Occupied; J2-Unoccupied)
10-39--Stopping suspicious vehicle
10-40--Stolen vehicle
10-41--Beginning tour of duty
10-42--Ending tour of duty
10-43--Complete present assignment quickly
10-44--Permission to leave patrol area
10-45--Off day
10-46--Assist motorist
10-47--Emergency road repairs needed
10-48--Need assistance. (NOT 00 or
10-33)
10-49--Traffic light out
10-50--Accident. (F-Fatal; PI-Personal Injury; PD-Property Damage; S-State Vehicle)
10-51--Wrecker needed
10-52--Ambulance needed
10-53--Road blocked
10-54--Livestock on highway. (J1-Live stock; J2-Carcass)
10-55--Intoxicated driver
10-56--Intoxicated pedestrian
10-57--Crime in progress
10-58--Direct traffic
10-59--Convoy or escort
10-60--Attempt to contact
10-61--Return to . . . . .
10-62--Reply to message
10-63--Prepare to make written copy
10-64--Message for local delivery
10-65--Radio log number
10-66--Message, dispatch, or assignment cancellation
10-67--Prepare to submit activity report
10-68--Dispatch information
10-69--Car to car clearance
10-70--Fire alarm. (F-Forest; H-house; V-Vehicle)
10-71--Report progress on fire
10-72--Meet complainant
10-73--Supervisor needed
10-74--Intoximeter operator needed
10-75--Photographer needed
10-76--Investigator needed
10-77--Narcotics agent needed
10-78--Notify coroner
10-79--In contact with . . . . .
10-80--D.C.G. (Disaster Control Group)
10-81--Squad in vicinity
10-82--Reserve lodging
10-83--Cancel reservations
10-84--En route
10-85--Will be late
10-86--Missing person
10-87--E.T.A. (Estimated Time of Arrival)
10-88--Present telephone number of . . . . .
10-89--Dead person
10-90--Alarm
10-91--Unnecessary use of radio
10-92--Murder
10-93--Blockade (Road block)
10-94--Drag racing
10-95--Reckless driving
10-96--Mental person
10-97--Civil disturbance (A-Racial; B-Teenagers; C-Crowd Gathering; D-Fighting)
10-98--Prison or jail break
10-99--Records indicate wanted or stolen (A-Felony; B-Misdemeanor)
10-100--Hot pursuit
10-100A--Attempting to outrun patrol car