Which 10-code is used to broadcast a major crime alert to all units?

Which 10-code is used to broadcast a major crime alert to all units?

• A. 10-35 Major Crime Alert
• B. 10-33 Emergency, Come Quick
• C. 10-37 Drunk
• D. 10-31 Pick Up

Answer: (A)

Broadcasting a major crime alert uses the 10-35 code because it’s specifically designed to push critical information to every unit in the area for rapid, coordinated action. When 10-35 is activated, dispatch provides essential details—such as suspect description, vehicle, location, and direction of travel—and all units are alerted to be on the lookout and ready to respond. This ensures wide coverage and quick mobilization during significant crimes like shootings, kidnappings, or other urgent incidents, where time and coordination matter most. Other codes describe different situations (an immediate emergency response, intoxicated person, or a pickup task) and do not trigger the same broad, system-wide alert.

Broadcasting a major crime alert uses the 10-35 code because it’s specifically designed to push critical information to every unit in the area for rapid, coordinated action. When 10-35 is activated, dispatch provides essential details—such as suspect description, vehicle, location, and direction of travel—and all units are alerted to be on the lookout and ready to respond. This ensures wide coverage and quick mobilization during significant crimes like shootings, kidnappings, or other urgent incidents, where time and coordination matter most. Other codes describe different situations (an immediate emergency response, intoxicated person, or a pickup task) and do not trigger the same broad, system-wide alert.