Find a Code



Latest article

Article 1 Image

What is Code 3 Police?

In the world of law enforcement, "Code 3" is a term you might hear over the police radio or see in action when police cars speed through the streets

Read more

Signal Codes

Signal codes are used in police and emergency services to communicate specific types of situations, actions, or statuses, often over radio. While signal codes can vary between regions and departments, the following are common examples of signal codes used in many areas:
Code Description
Signal 1 Emergency
Signal 2 Vehicle Accident
Signal 3 Assistance Needed
Signal 4 Fight in Progress
Signal 5 Bomb Threat
Signal 6 Shooting
Signal 7 Suspicious Person/Activity
Signal 8 Burglary
Signal 9 Robbery
Signal 10 Dead Body
Signal 11 Traffic Stop
Signal 12 Officer Down
Signal 13 Mental Health Crisis
Signal 14 Suspended Driver’s License
Signal 15 Wanted Person
Signal 16 Domestic Disturbance
Signal 17 Civil Disturbance
Signal 18 Injured Person
Signal 19 Missing Person
Signal 20 Public Assistance
Signal 21 Vandalism
Signal 22 Stolen Vehicle
Signal 23 Medical Emergency
Signal 24 Fire
Signal 25 Hazardous Materials
Signal 26 Officer in Trouble
Signal 27 Check Welfare
Signal 28 Bank Alarm
Signal 29 In Progress
Signal 30 Unwanted Person