Emergency Info and the Hollaback Girls

I couldn't settle on one topic this week, so I went with several info bytes:

International emergency numbers

We've become a global society, with many of us traveling overseas for business and vacationing. The international emergency number to dial from a cell phone is NOT 911. For all GSM cell phones, (82% of cell phones worldwide operate on the Global System for Mobile communications platform), the international emergency code is 112. This applies to all EU members, South Africa, many other African nations, India, Israel, Indonesia, Iran (not sure if dialing the gov't is a good idea here), Korea, Lebanon, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippines, Russia, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. For a complete listing, check wikipedia's emergency telephone numbers entry.

FLASHERS EXPOSED



Several fed-up NYC women, tired of the flashing phenomena, especially underground, set up a website to post pics of the offenders that have been taken with cell phones - HollaBackNYC. This site has now blown up to a HollaBack site for nearly every state. These photos are also being posted on Flickr and YouTube (if video captured). Well, the potential violator is now aware that the consequences of his actions rest firmly in his own hands. If you're of the inclination, help support the cause and buy a unique Hollaback product (like the above Hollaback Girl's Tee) or just donate. We generally don't plug causes but well, you know, someone's mother, sister, daughter...

NYPD ONLINE CRIME REPORTING UPDATE

The NYPD online site for submitting crime videos and pics is now open for business: www.nypdcrimestoppers.com. There are also instructions on how to text crime reports via mobile.

BNI Operatives: Street smart, Web savvy.

Stay safe,

Lina

911 Transcripts Decoded - What Is a 10-86 or 10-100??

Occasionally a trial lawyer will have the need to read 911 transcripts. Certain information, such as caller's identity, addresss and reason for the emergency call, may come across clearly but other embedded code correspondence may not. This week, we provide you with a list of ten codes - cop lingo for their field activity.

A brief history of ten codes: Ten-codes, properly known as ten signals, are code words used to represent common phrases in voice communication, particularly by law enforcement and in Citizen's Band (CB) radio transmissions. Ten-codes were developed in the 1940s at a time when police radio channels were limited, to reduce use of speech on the radio. Credit to the originator goes to Charles "Charlie" Hopper. He was the Communications Director at the Illinois State Police, District 10, located in Urbana, Illinois. Hopper was involved in radio for many years and saw a need to abbreviate radio transmissions on State Police bands. The codes were expanded in 1974by the Association of Public Safety Communication Officials (APCO. They have historically been widely used by law enforcement officers in North America.(www.wikipedia.com)

10-Codes:

* 10-1 poor reception
* 10-2 good reception
* 10-3 stop transmitting
* 10-4 message received, affirmative, ok
* 10-5 relay this information to ___.
* 10-6 busy
* 10-7 out of service
* 10-8 in service
* 10-9 please repeat your message
* 10-10 negative
* 10-12 standby
* 10-13 civilians present and listening
* 10-15 en route to station with suspect
* 10-18 urgent
* 10-19 return to station
* 10-20 specify location/my location is ___.
* 10-21 place a phone call to ___.
* 10-22 disregard
* 10-23 stand by on this frequency (also "On scene" in some areas)
* 10-27 vehicle registration request
* 10-28 arrests/warrants on driver's license
* 10-29 arrests/ warrants on the vehicle
* 10-32 gun
* 10-33 emergency traffic follows, hold routine messages
* 10-34 frequency open (cancels 10-33)
* 10-36 what is the correct time of day?
* 10-39 false alarm, premises was occupied
* 10-40 false alarm, no activity, premises appears secure
* 10-41 begin watch
* 10-42 end watch
* 10-45 fueling vehicle
* 10-49 en route to assignment
* 10-50 accident
* 10-51 tow truck needed
* 10-52 ambulance needed
* 10-53 road blocked at ___.
* 10-54 animals on highway
* 10-55 security check
* 10-57 hit-and-run accident
* 10-58 direct traffic
* 10-59 escort
* 10-60 squad in vicinity, lock-out
* 10-61 personnel in area
* 10-62 reply to message
* 10-63 clear to copy info?
* 10-64 message for delivery
* 10-65 net message assignment
* 10-66 net message cancellation
* 10-67 person calling for help
* 10-68 dispatch message
* 10-69 message received
* 10-70 prowler, fire alarm
* 10-71 gun involved, advise nature of fire
* 10-72 shooting, fire progress report
* 10-73 smoke report
* 10-74 negative
* 10-75 in contact with ___.
* 10-76 en route
* 10-77 ETA ___.
* 10-78 need assistance
* 10-79 bomb threat, coroner's case
* 10-80 bomb has exploded
* 10-81 breathalyzer report
* 10-82 reserve lodging
* 10-83 work school crossing at ___.
* 10-84 if meeting ___, advise ETA
* 10-85 delay due to ___.
* 10-86 officer on-duty
* 10-87 pickup
* 10-88 present phone number of ___.
* 10-89 bomb threat
* 10-90 bank alarm at ___.
* 10-91 pick up prisoner
* 10-92 improperly parked vehicle
* 10-93 blockage
* 10-94 drag racing
* 10-95 prisoner/subject in custody
* 10-96 psych patient
* 10-97 check signal ("On Scene" in CA and other areas)
* 10-98 prison/jail break
* 10-99 wanted/stolen record
* 10-100 dead body
* 10-200 alarm

Bulletin's site of the week: gizmodo.com. Best tech site online.

BNI Investigators: Street smart; Web savvy.

Stay safe,

Lina

Hidden Cell Phone Features & Free 411

For this week's Bulletin, we've located hidden features and free access information for you regarding cell phone use.

The 4 questions answered in today's video are:

1. What is the worldwide emergency number from a cell? (Clue: Not 911.)
2. Can you use your cell phone to unlock a locked car door?
3. How do you permanently disable your stolen or lost cell phone?
4. How can you get free 411 info?

(The video also addresses accessing more emergency power from your phone's battery but we were not able to vet this method ourselves. It may work on your cell.)

BNI Operatives: Street smart: Net Savvy.

Stay safe,

Lina

Lina M. Maini
Editor, The Beacon Bulletin