Code 10-25 requires which action?

Code 10-25 requires which action?

• A. Call by telephone
• B. Send backup
• C. Standby
• D. Clear radio / emergency traffic

Answer: (B)

Code 10-25 signals a request for additional resources. In field operations, numeric codes are used to convey the level of response needed without lengthy dialogue. When this code is issued, the purpose is to dispatch backup to the scene to help with safety, scene management, and tasks that require more than one person — for example securing the area, handling evidence collection, or assisting with other duties as they arise. That makes sending backup the best fit because it directly fulfills the need implied by the code: extra personnel to support the investigation and protect everyone involved. Calling by telephone, standing by, or clearing radio traffic are not about mobilizing additional help or resources. (Always check your agency’s exact code definitions, as they can vary.)

Code 10-25 signals a request for additional resources. In field operations, numeric codes are used to convey the level of response needed without lengthy dialogue. When this code is issued, the purpose is to dispatch backup to the scene to help with safety, scene management, and tasks that require more than one person — for example securing the area, handling evidence collection, or assisting with other duties as they arise. That makes sending backup the best fit because it directly fulfills the need implied by the code: extra personnel to support the investigation and protect everyone involved. Calling by telephone, standing by, or clearing radio traffic are not about mobilizing additional help or resources. (Always check your agency’s exact code definitions, as they can vary.)