What 10 Codes Does COIRS Use?

[c_gutta]

I apologize in advance if this has already been discussed.

I have been listening to public service radios for several years. I listen to Columbus OH PD all the time and I understand and have found a listing of the 10 codes they use. I am listening to COIRS and Dublin and Hilliard OH. Their 10 codes don't seem to match what CPD uses. Does anyone have any idea of they use a different set of codes as CPD and Franklin County Sheriff?

 

[16b]

They don't use 10-xx codes, they use the Buckeye State Sheriff's Association codes similar to what is listed here: Buckeye State Sheriffs Association (BSSA) (OH) - The RadioReference Wiki

Hilliard, when they were self dispatched, used their own set of 10 codes that were, for the most part, different from Columbus PD. I believe Upper Arlington and Worthington also used 10 codes prior to being dispatched by Dublin/NWRECC. Dublin always (at least as far back as I recall) used the BSSA codes. Now they all do, and I assume that was a requirement as part of the dispatching contract with NW. They also assimilated to a common unit numbering scheme (Upper Arlington officers, for instance, used to identify over the air with their car number, but now they use individual unit numbers like the rest).

One note: most agencies that use the BSSA codes have their own modifications to the standard list. Among other things, the standard list doesn't really have a code or signal for an officer conducting a traffic stop, so you will note that this particular code varies from department to department. Union County uses Signal 63 for instance; I forget what Dublin/NW agencies use (86 maybe??). The BSSA list also doesn't provide call clearance/disposition codes; Dublin/NW uses letters (e.g., "Code A"). I don't know if the custom Dublin BSSA list is posted online anywhere. But the basic BSSA list will get you pretty far and you can probably figure out the rest just from listening.

 

[Colin9690]

As the previous poster said, each department uses said codes but with minor variations.

I listen to Worthington often, here’s a list off the top of my head of their signals.

11- Check drivers license/SSN in LEADS
12- Check license plate in leads
41- On scene
27-Emergency response (lights/sirens)
33- In service
37- Out of service
40- Gun

51- Covert way of asking the officer to make sure no one can hear the radio traffic to follow. For example, warrants. Are you 51?

60/60A - suspicious person/vehicle

58/58A - Suicide / attempt

70- Traffic stop initiated

PC Search - Probable cause vehicle search.
Point 19 - Drunk driver (referring to ORC 4511.19)

 

[Colin9690]

35 - Patrol the specified area (“Can you 35 the area?”)
12- Burglary alarm
13 - Business/Property check

I’ll *eventually* figure out how to edit the Wiki, and post everything I have.

 

[wa8pyr]

13 - Business/Property check

I’ll *eventually* figure out how to edit the Wiki, and post everything I have.

13 actually means "special detail." Like many others, it gets thrown around in various contexts.

No need to edit the Wiki; the official list of BSSA codes is already there:

Buckeye State Sheriffs Association (BSSA) (OH) - The RadioReference Wiki

wiki.radioreference.com

The Wiki is your friend....

 

[Colin9690]

13 actually means "special detail." Like many others, it gets thrown around in various contexts.

No need to edit the Wiki; the official list of BSSA codes is already there:

Buckeye State Sheriffs Association (BSSA) (OH) - The RadioReference Wiki

wiki.radioreference.com

The Wiki is your friend....

It is my friend, I remember when the Wiki was created on RR. But when did I say I was going to edit the existing BSSA codes? I was referring to edit the Wiki as a whole. The formatting can be confusing for some.

I appreciate the reminder, but I was already planning on making any contribution of mine a separate item altogether, rather than stepping over the existing valid information.

 

[michaelkmccann]

Does anyone happen to know what’s a current description of both 10-90 and 10-96 for the COIRS PDs? I have heard officers dispatched on a “90” numerous times, and I know it’s not a train derailment so they must have customized a few of their codes. In addition, does anyone happen to know what the disposition codes for the COIRS PDs are? I frequently hear “clear code A, R, C, M, and X, but I don’t see what these dispositions represent. Also, I don’t believe this is listed on the master BSSA code list, but code 102 is drugs for the COIRS PDs.

 

[wa8pyr]

Does anyone happen to know what’s a current description of both 10-90 and 10-96 for the COIRS PDs? I have heard officers dispatched on a “90” numerous times, and I know it’s not a train derailment so they must have customized a few of their codes. In addition, does anyone happen to know what the disposition codes for the COIRS PDs are? I frequently hear “clear code A, R, C, M, and X, but I don’t see what these dispositions represent. Also, I don’t believe this is listed on the master BSSA code list, but code 102 is drugs for the COIRS PDs.

There is no 10 prefaced on the BSSA codes; it’s simply “90” or “96” for example. There are signals (odd numbers, which mostly denote procedural things) and codes (even numbers, which denote occurrences).

Back when I worked up in that area, 96 meant what is today called a “behavioral emergency.” And I think 90 may be “alarm drop.”

As far as clearance codes, it’s possible they’re using a variant of the Franklin County SO clearance codes, which are:

• A - Party Advised
• B - Citation issued and/or arrest made
• C - Complaint unfounded
• D - Handled by other agency
• I - Vehicle/property impounded
• M - Miscellaneous clearance
• R - Report taken

You’ll just have to keep listening closely the context of the calls to determine codes.

 

[michaelkmccann]

Yes—you’re right! Sorry—it’s a bad habit I have for referring to all police codes as 10 codes. That’s definitely a “me problem.”

Behavioral emergency certainly makes sense for a 96. I’ll keep listening and try to put the pieces together. Thanks for your insight and reply. I appreciate it.