10 Codes
10-4
Acknowledged or Received
Green
Non-Urgent with minor injuries.
"46"
Drugs.. Usually Marijuana
The Line
The US/ Mexico International Boundary
10-20
Location
Black
Deceased. DO NOT say this color on the radio.
IA's
Illegal Aliens
10-15
In Custody
10-6
Temporarily Busy
Yellow
Urgent with serious injuries but not life threatening.
UACs
Unaccompanied Children
USC
U.S. Citizen
10-3
Disregard Last Information
Blue
Severe immediate care required. Not breathing or unresponsive.
"Packers", "Mules"
Drug Smugglers
TBS
Turned Back South
10-10
Available Officers Furnish Emergency Assistance
Red
Emergent, Immediate Care is required. Severe injuries that could be life threatening.
POE
Port of entry
10-97
Begin transportation of Juvenile /Female