In Germany, police radio codes differ from the U.S. “10-codes” and often use plain language or short codes for incidents, though these vary by region. Common terms include:
| Code | Meaning |
|---|---|
| “Mord” | Murder or homicide. |
| “Festnahme” | Arrest or apprehension. |
| “Personenkontrolle” | Identity check of a person. |
| “Täter auf der Flucht” | Suspect fleeing. |
| “Notarzt” | An emergency doctor or paramedic is needed. |
| “Brand” | Fire. |
| “Erpressung” | Extortion or blackmail. |
| “Schießerei” | Shooting incident. |
| “Überfall” | Robbery or assault. |
| “Einbruch” | Burglary. |
| “Schwerer Verkehrsunfall” (SVU) | Serious traffic accident. |
| “Verkehrsunfall” (VU) | Traffic accident. |
| “Vermisste Person” | Missing person. |
| “Fahndung” | Search for a suspect or missing person. |
| “Tatverdächtiger” (TV) | Suspect. |
| “Funkstreife” | Police patrol car (radio unit). |