Panel debates plain radio language vs. 10‑codes, warns of grant risks
Members discussed moving from 10‑codes to plain/common language to meet FEMA grant requirements for mutual aid, while law enforcement representatives raised operational reasons to retain some 10‑code use; the committee urged a coordinated, professional approach if changes proceed.
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Committee members returned to a longstanding debate over radio language. Some speakers noted FEMA and other federal grant programs favor common/plain language to enable mutual‑aid interoperability; one member said, "When you apply for grants, you're supposed to have the common language or you're not applicable for FEMA grants."
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