In APCO 10-codes, 10-56 refers to "Intoxicated pedestrian."
This code is used by law enforcement and emergency services to indicate that a pedestrian is suspected of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs. It helps officers communicate quickly about individuals who may be a danger to themselves or others while walking in a potentially hazardous manner.
For example:
- Officer: "Dispatch, I've observed a 10-56 near the intersection of Main and First. The individual is stumbling into the roadway."
- Dispatcher: "Copy that. Responding units will be on the way."
Using the 10-56 code allows law enforcement to address public safety concerns involving intoxicated individuals who are not operating vehicles but may still pose risks to themselves and others in the vicinity.