10-79

[hooten3]

I’ve noticed that Lubbock PD has started using “10-79” and I can’t seem to discern the meaning. It seems to be somewhat of a priority, but not a “coroner” call. Anyone have insight?
Thx.

 

[KG1ADP]

What context are they using it in?

 

[BenScan]

I've noticed some new codes being used in the D/FW area to refer to Covid calls. It wouldn't surprise me if it's something along those lines.

 

[hooten3]

Signal 100 is the code Fire and EMS use for Covid.

 

[hooten3]

What context are they using it in?

It seems to be used with normal dispatch.

 

[TexScan780D]

I’ve noticed that Lubbock PD has started using “10-79” and I can’t seem to discern the meaning. It seems to be somewhat of a priority, but not a “coroner” call. Anyone have insight?
Thx.

Maybe Notify coroner.

 

[hooten3]

Maybe Notify coroner.

I thought that also for a while. But, 10-87 is used for those calls. It is a mystery.

 

[TexScan780D]

The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) 10 codes states 10-79 is Notify Coroner.

 

[hiegtx]

I've noticed some new codes being used in the D/FW area to refer to Covid calls. It wouldn't surprise me if it's something along those lines.

Unless someone with the department verifies or confirms, I'd tend to think that Ben's suggestion, Covid related, would be what I'd suspect.

The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) 10 codes states 10-79 is Notify Coroner.

While that's true, individual agencies often use their own version, with meanings that are different from the "official" definitions. The OP already noted that they are using a different code when the coroner is requested.

 

[WB9YBM]

I’ve noticed that Lubbock PD has started using “10-79” and I can’t seem to discern the meaning. It seems to be somewhat of a priority, but not a “coroner” call. Anyone have insight?
Thx.

APCO & Illinois State PD both use it as "call the coroner", according to the 10-code list I have. (Although it's a few years old and I don't know if/when it might've gotten updated--if they even get updated.)

 

[TexScan780D]

I thought that also for a while. But, 10-87 is used for those calls. It is a mystery.

Call the dispatch on a non-emergency phone number and ask them.

 

[wtp]

maybe a reminder for universal precautions ?

 

[usmiladim]

Signal 100 is the code Fire and EMS use for Covid.

Our local fire depot is calling it code 91.

 

[usmiladim]

Our local fire depot is calling it code 91.

Meant Dept.

 

[WB9YBM]

Call the dispatch on a non-emergency phone number and ask them.

My list shows several duplicates & multiple meanings to a few of the ten-code numbers; in those cases, maybe the definitions vary based on local use?

 

[radio_etc]

10-79 = call for service.

 

[hooten3]

Thanks. That makes sense except I wonder why they use it.

 

[WB9YBM]

The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) 10 codes states 10-79 is Notify Coroner.

Yeah, I read the same thing in my references...glad to get confirmation of that!

 

[Harold]

I guess they missed the memo. https://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/20130726-1824-25045-1506/plain_language_guide.pdf

 

[Floridarailfanning]

I guess they missed the memo. https://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/20130726-1824-25045-1506/plain_language_guide.pdf

Switching to plain language is recommended since it makes interoperable operations easier but there's nothing that says agencies must transition away from using codes.