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Topeka police scanner codes help listeners quickly understand live radio traffic, 10-codes, SIG codes, patrol units, and dispatch language in Shawnee County.

Last updated: March 2026 – Verified Topeka Police and Shawnee County radio codes

Topeka Police Scanner Radio Codes: SIG Codes, 10-Codes, Unit Numbers & Patrol Zones

Last updated: March 17, 2026

Topeka police scanner codes help listeners understand real-time radio traffic from the Topeka Police Department, Shawnee County Sheriff, and Kansas Highway Patrol. This page explains Topeka police scanner codes including SIG codes, 10-codes, subject codes, triage codes, patrol unit numbering, and Topeka patrol zone information in one place.

If you monitor scanner traffic in Topeka and Shawnee County, bookmark this page for quick lookup of Topeka police scanner codes while listening live. This Topeka police scanner codes guide is designed as a fast local reference instead of a long wall of unexplained radio jargon.

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Topeka Police Scanner SIG Codes

Topeka Police Scanner Codes: SIG 1–25

SIG 1Armed / dangerous
SIG 2Resists arrest / violent
SIG 3Mental
SIG 4Suicidal
SIG 5AFelony offender
SIG 5BMisdemeanor offender
SIG 5CTraffic offender
SIG 5DNarcotics
SIG 5EExplosives
SIG 5FFraud
SIG 5GGang member
SIG 5IIllegal alien
SIG 5JJuvenile / runaway
SIG 5KKidnapper
SIG 5LLarceny
SIG 5MMurder / homicide
SIG 5OOther / contact dispatch
SIG 5PParole / probation
SIG 5RRobbery
SIG 5SSex offender
SIG 5TTerrorist affiliation
SIG 6Intelligence suspect
SIG 7Sniper in area
SIG 8Arsonist in area
SIG 9Wanted felony warrant
SIG 10Wanted misdemeanor warrant
SIG 11Stolen
SIG 12Bomb explosion
SIG 13Officer needs help
SIG 14Riot
SIG 15Drug material
SIG 20Crime scene unit call
SIG 21Stolen car report
SIG 22Stolen car recovery
SIG 23Assault / battery
SIG 24Animal call
SIG 25Assist the citizen

Topeka Police Scanner Codes: SIG 26–90

SIG 26Unknown trouble
SIG 27Open door
SIG 28Pick up an article
SIG 29Disturbance
SIG 30Suspicious person
SIG 31Missing person
SIG 32Juvenile
SIG 33Trouble at the station
SIG 34Casualty report
SIG 35Rape / sex offense
SIG 36Check welfare
SIG 37Dead body
SIG 39Theft
SIG 40Forgery / bad checks
SIG 41Receive information
SIG 42Relieve officer
SIG 43Service request
SIG 44Notify
SIG 45Miscellaneous
SIG 46Out of car with canine
SIG 48Shoplifter
SIG 49Out of car on portable radio
SIG 50Out at the garage
SIG 51Call home
SIG 52Intoxicated subject
SIG 53Money escort
SIG 55Backup requested
SIG 57Vandalism
SIG 58Relief
SIG 60Gang activity
SIG 63Traffic stop
SIG 64Traffic problem / stalled car
SIG 65Emergency medical call
SIG 67Building check
SIG 68Area check
SIG 69Out at crime scene office
SIG 90Out at the jail

Topeka Police Scanner 10-Codes

Topeka Police Scanner Codes: 10-1 to 10-29

10-1Receiving poorly
10-2Receiving well
10-3Stand-by
10-4Acknowledgement
10-5Relay
10-6Busy, stand-by
10-7Out of service
10-8In service
10-9Repeat
10-10Out of service, subject to call
10-11Stay in service
10-12Visitors present
10-13Weather and road conditions
10-14Convoy or escort
10-15Have prisoner in custody
10-16Pick up prisoner / papers
10-17Nothing for you
10-18Anything for us?
10-19Return to station
10-20Location
10-21Call by phone
10-22Disregard
10-23Arrived at scene
10-24Finished with assignment
10-25Have contact with?
10-26Holding subject
10-27Request driver’s license info
10-28Check registration info
10-29Check for wanted

Topeka Police Scanner Codes: 10-30 to 10-59

10-30Does not conform
10-31Emergency basis 10-11
10-32Chase, all units stand-by
10-33Emergency traffic
10-34Trouble at location, all units respond
10-35Major crime, blockade
10-36No further assistance needed
10-37No rush
10-38Urgent (silent run)
10-39Emergency (light and siren)
10-40Fatality report
10-41Send wrecker
10-42Officer at home
10-43Meet at location
10-44Investigate vehicle
10-45Investigate vehicle and occupant
10-46Investigate drunk driver
10-47Auto accident (property damage)
10-48Auto accident (personal injury)
10-49Send ambulance
10-50Message for local delivery
10-51Any answer our number?
10-52Item number for assignment
10-53Unable to copy phone
10-54Stand-by for TWX
10-55Request permission to call / use channel
10-56Next message number?
10-57Repeat dispatch
10-58Do you dispatch?
10-59Need radio service

Topeka Police Scanner Codes: 10-60 to 10-99

10-60Tower lights burned out
10-61Repeat and transmit slower
10-62Repeat and speak louder
10-64Not clear
10-65Clear for item
10-66Clear for cancellation
10-67Clear for net message
10-68Give me a test
10-69Test with no modulation
10-70Test intermittently with no modulation
10-71Test constantly with tone
10-72Advise signal strength
10-73Advise on audio quality
10-74Audio quality good
10-75Stand-by, you are causing interference
10-76Signal choppy
10-77No contact at all
10-78Transmitter quality poor
10-79Transmit on alternate frequency
10-80Pick up partner
10-81Meet victim or complainant
10-82Stopping suspicious vehicle
10-83Road blocked
10-84Personnel in area
10-85Fire alarm
10-86Advise correct time
10-87Pistol range
10-88Advise public service number
10-89Caution
10-90Crime in progress
10-91Break-in in progress
10-92Armed robbery in progress
10-93Bank alarm
10-94Bomb threat
10-95Fight in progress
10-96Prowler report
10-97Domestic problem
10-98Riot or mass disturbance
10-99Jail break

Topeka Police Scanner Subject Codes, Response Signals, Weather Codes & Triage Codes

Topeka Police Scanner Codes: Response Signals

Signal 1Armed and dangerous
Signal 2Resists arrest
Signal 3Mental
Signal 4Suicidal
Signal 5AKnown offender felony
Signal 5BKnown offender misdemeanor
Signal 5CKnown offender traffic
Signal 6Intelligence subject
Signal 7Snipers in area
Signal 8Arsonist in area
Signal 9Wanted – felony
Signal 10Wanted – misdemeanor
Signal 11Property or vehicle reported stolen
Signal 12Bomb explosion
Signal 13Officer needs help

Topeka Police Scanner Codes: Subject Codes

Code 1White male
Code 2White female
Code 3Black male
Code 4Black female

Topeka Police Scanner Codes: Kansas Triage Codes

YellowPossible life threatening
RedLife threatening
BluePulseless and apneic
BlackObvious death
OrangeMental / psychological

Topeka Police Scanner Codes: Weather Codes

Code 1Weather clear
Code 2Overcast
Code 3Roads dry
Code 4Raining
Code 5Raining
Code 6Mist
Code 7Light snow
Code 8Heavy snow
Code 9Heavy snow with drifting
Code 10Fog
Code 11Windy (over 20 MPH)
Code 12Blowing dust
Code 13Roads snow packed
Code 14Roads snow packed in spots
Code 15Roads icy
Code 16Roads icy in spots
Code 17Roads slushy
Code 18Roads sanded
Code 19Blizzard conditions existing
Code 20Roads closed
Code 21One lane traffic

Topeka Police Scanner Shawnee County Sheriff Unit Numbering

Topeka Police Scanner Codes: Sheriff Numbering Notes

All deputies keep the same number throughout their career.
Traditionally, Shawnee County Sheriff units used the 200 series, but 100 and 600 series numbers have also been used in recent years.

Topeka Police Scanner Codes: Sheriff Radio ID Usage

120–129Deputies
140–199Deputies
200Sheriff
201Undersheriff
300–399Shared by Topeka Police and Sheriff’s Department reserves

Topeka Police Scanner Patrol Districts & Unit Numbering

Topeka Police Scanner Codes Patrol District Map

This patrol-district map helps scanner listeners connect unit numbers to the zone they are working.

Topeka Police Scanner Codes: Radio ID Usage

Cruiser xxAdministrative units (Cruiser 1 is the Police Chief)
2xAnimal Control units
30–49School Resource Officers
5xCrime Scene units
70–99Response Team units
110Front Desk Administrative Officer
111–115Hit and Run units
13xMotorcycle units
3xxShared by Topeka Police and Sheriff’s Department reserves
401–468Patrol units
48xBicycle units
49xCanine units
5xxSpecialty units (detectives, narcotics, gang)
600–649School District 501 and Washburn University units
650–699Veterans Affairs and MTAA units
7xxCommunity Police
8xxAlcohol Beverage Control units
9xxSpecial Patrol units (DUI, seat belt enforcement)
4 digitsOff-duty officer

How To Read Topeka Police Scanner Codes Unit Numbers

Second digit: shows which patrol zone the unit belongs to. Example: 434 belongs to zone 3.
Third digit 0: lieutenant. Example: 420 is a 2nd-shift lieutenant.
Third digit 1: zone primary supervisor, usually a sergeant. Example: 421.
Third digit 2: zone secondary supervisor, usually a corporal. Example: 412.
Third digits 3–5: area cars tied to the patrol map above.
Third digits 6–7: rover cars that move throughout the zone.
Third digit 8: zone traffic car. Example: 438 is zone 3 traffic car.
401–409: flex-shift units (1800–0200).

Topeka Police Scanner Shawnee County Fire & Additional Radio Resources

Topeka Police Scanner Codes and Shawnee County Fire

This page is primarily focused on Topeka Police, sheriff numbering, patrol districts, and scanner code reference material.
Fire and EMS material can be added as a separate dedicated section if you want to expand this into a broader public-safety hub.

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Topeka Police Scanner Codes Trunked Radio Systems

Listeners use this Topeka police scanner codes page to quickly identify common radio traffic, patrol units, emergency signals, and sheriff dispatch language while monitoring live calls.

FAQ: Topeka Police Scanner Codes

What does 10-33 mean on a Topeka police scanner?

10-33 means emergency traffic on this Topeka police scanner codes reference.

What do Topeka police SIG codes mean?

SIG codes are shorthand identifiers used in Topeka police scanner codes to quickly describe a person, threat, or call type over the radio.
For example, SIG 1 means armed and dangerous, SIG 13 means officer needs help, and SIG 63 means traffic stop.

Do Topeka Police and Kansas Highway Patrol use the same 10-codes?

Yes. This page uses the shared 10-code reference shown for Topeka Police and Kansas Highway Patrol.

Where can I find patrol unit numbers and patrol zones?

This page includes Topeka patrol unit numbering and a patrol district map so listeners can better understand which units are working which areas.

Topeka Police Scanner System

Because Topeka police scanner codes can vary by agency and usage, this page brings the most commonly referenced local codes together in one scanner reference.

Topeka Police, Shawnee County Sheriff, and local agencies operate on a Project 25 Phase II trunked radio system used across Shawnee County for law enforcement, fire, and emergency communications. That makes a strong Topeka police scanner codes guide especially useful for readers trying to follow live incidents and dispatch traffic.

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