Which 10-CODE corresponds to the meaning 'Visitors Present'?

• A. 10-11
• B. 10-12
• C. 10-16
• D. 10-20

Answer: (B)

Knowing how 10-Codes convey on-scene status helps you coordinate with dispatch and other units. "Visitors present" is a status that tells the dispatcher and responding officers that there are people at the scene who are not officers or suspects—just visitors who may need to be checked or asked questions. The code that represents this situation is 10-12. Using this code promptly alerts others to the presence of visitors, which helps manage interview flow, access control, and safety at the scene. Other codes in the list describe different situations: one indicates you are en route to the scene, another simply indicates your current location, and another flag refers to something unrelated to visitors. The important point is that 10-12 specifically communicates that visitors are present.