2006-08-10 14:18:29 · 8 answers · asked by ? 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
A T.V. show from my childhood!!!
2006-08-10 14:24:19 · answer #1 · answered by scruffycat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Adam-12 was the radio call sign of the patrol unit that Malloy & Reed worked. In Los Angeles, the first digit (1), represented the division worked. "Adam" is the LAPD designation for a 2-person patrol unit; "12" was the beat area assigned. Although, Malloy & Reed could be seen patrolling the streets anywhere in L.A. from downtown to the Valley, they retained the division number 1, no matter where they were. In reality, you work the same disctrict each day and are assigned a zone in that district.
The police station used throughout the series was the newly-built (at the time) Rampart Station, which is in reality, Division 2.
2006-08-10 14:31:32 · answer #2 · answered by camaro46368 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It means you have been watching old television shows again.
In the series that was the id # assigned to the unit. They make sure each on duty unit has an identifier, often consisting of the beat designator and watch or unit number. makes it eaiser to communicate over the radio
2006-08-10 14:29:15 · answer #3 · answered by Larry T 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is what we call cop wannabes. There are a couple in our area that have scanners installed in their old auctioned off police cars.
2006-08-10 15:52:29 · answer #4 · answered by Mustang Gal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The "one" in "One Adam 12" stood for the area of the division they were stationed in, "Adam" referred to the type of car they drove (a two-man patrol car) and "12" was for the area they patrolled.
2006-08-10 14:27:50 · answer #5 · answered by Malika 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No point in answering since the camaro guy gave the correct answer and among others.
2006-08-10 14:50:20 · answer #6 · answered by shclapitz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1adam12 Tv Show
2016-12-15 15:37:54 · answer #7 · answered by capua 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have donuts?
2006-08-14 01:00:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋