Which code is used to relay information about wants or warrants to another unit?

• A. 11-29
• B. 10-23
• C. 10-29
• D. 10-2

Answer: (C)

Ten-codes let officers speak quickly about specific topics on the radio. When you need to pass along or request information about a person or vehicle that may be wanted or has an active arrest warrant, you use the code for wants and warrants. This code signals dispatch or another unit to run a check in the appropriate database and to respond with the status, including whether there is an active warrant, what it is, and the issuing jurisdiction. Having that info up front helps you plan the encounter more safely and effectively, and it keeps everyone informed about potential legal obligations before making contact. Other codes cover things like radio signal status or arrival on scene, which don’t specifically relay information about wants or warrants, so they wouldn’t provide the essential warrant check you’re seeking.