This sound effect can be found on 20th Century Fox Sound Effects Library, which was made by Sound Ideas.
The transmission features a sequence of police dispatch communications involving several units across different districts, beginning with “Eddie and Golf, 10-7 investigation.” When broken down, one can understand the context: “Eddie and Golf” identifies the officers or patrol unit, while “10-7 investigation” indicates that the unit is temporarily out of service while conducting an investigation. The dispatcher repeats the message to confirm the status change.
The dispatcher then contacts “Central 3” and assigns a call at “1000 Chestnut,” which appears to be the location of an incident. The responding unit acknowledges with “10-4,” confirming that the information was received. Shortly afterward, “Northern 30” reports an “on-view alarm” at “1846 Van Ness,” meaning the officer has personally observed an alarm sounding at that address. The officer asks dispatch to notify the alarm company, and dispatch confirms that the request will be made.
Another unit, “Northern 2,” offers assistance, but “Northern 30” replies that the situation appears to be an “old break-in,” meaning signs of a previous burglary were found but there is no immediate active threat. The dispatcher then handles another request from “Mission 5,” which asks for “the wagon” at “Castro and Market.” In this context, “the wagon” refers to a police transport vehicle used to move detainees. Dispatch relays the request to “Mission 20,” but that unit responds that their wagon is already full and they are on the way to city prison, meaning they are unavailable to assist.
As of 2026, the dispatcher is managing several routine police operations at once, including officers investigating alarms, checking possible burglary scenes, and coordinating prisoner transportation, while units across multiple divisions report their status and request assistance as needed.
Used In
Video Games
- Grand Theft Auto (Sampled in Head Radio's "Days Like These.")
- Grand Theft Auto III (Heard within a police vehicle.)
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