10-6

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10-6 stands for Busy, a police code abbreviation.

Code meaning the unit is busy and should not be given new calls unless urgent. On the APCO list it reads "busy, unless urgent."

Example: Unit 9 is 10-6 with a report at the hospital; send the next car.

Usage notes

Officers may be 10-6 while writing reports, handling evidence or taking a break. Some agencies use other codes or plain language, such as "tied up." The code helps dispatchers track unit availability in computer-aided dispatch.

Related abbreviations

More police code abbreviations

• 10-42 – Ending tour of duty
• 10-5 – Relay
• 10-50 – Accident
• 10-52 – Ambulance needed
• 10-55 – Intoxicated driver
• 10-57 – Hit and run
• 10-7 – Out of service
• 10-70 – Fire alarm
• 10-76 – En route
• 10-77 – Estimated time of arrival
• 10-78 – Need assistance
• 10-8 – In service

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