10-32
Government & Politics abbreviation · Police Code
| Stands for | Person with gun |
|---|---|
| Categories | Government & Politics |
10-32 stands for Person with gun, a police code abbreviation.
Report of a person armed with a gun, a high-risk call that usually brings several units. The original APCO wording was "man with gun."
Example: 10-32 reported at the park entrance, subject wearing a red hoodie.
Usage notes
Some agencies use 10-32 for other meanings, such as "units needed" or "breath test." Calls involving firearms usually prompt multiple units. Plain language is preferred for such high-risk calls in many departments to avoid confusion.
Related abbreviations
More police code abbreviations
- 10-24 – Assignment completed
- 10-27 – Driver's license information
- 10-28 – Vehicle registration information
- 10-29 – Check for wanted
- 10-3 – Stop transmitting
- 10-31 – Crime in progress
- 10-33 – Emergency
- 10-36 – Correct time
- 10-4 – Acknowledgment (message received, OK)
- 10-41 – Beginning tour of duty
- 10-42 – Ending tour of duty
- 10-5 – Relay