In APCO 10-codes, 10-22 refers to "Disregard" or "Cancel."
This code is typically used to instruct personnel to disregard a previous message or order. It can be employed in situations where a dispatched call or instruction is no longer applicable or necessary, often due to a change in circumstances or to prevent unnecessary action.
For example, a dispatcher might say:
- Dispatcher: "Unit 5, please respond to the location for a suspicious person. 10-22 that request; the situation has been resolved."
- Officer: "Unit 5 acknowledges, disregarding the request."
Using 10-22 helps streamline communication and ensures that officers are not responding to outdated or unnecessary calls, thereby improving efficiency in operations.