10-19
Government & Politics abbreviation · Police Code
| Stands for | Return to station |
|---|---|
| Categories | Government & Politics |
10-19 stands for Return to station, a police code abbreviation.
Instruction or report that a unit is returning to the station or headquarters, or in some agencies is at the station.
Example: Unit 3 is 10-19 to drop off evidence, then back in service.
Usage notes
Truckers and CB users borrowed the code to mean "returning to base" or heading home. Meanings vary; some departments use it to mean "nothing for you, return to station."