Why do they call cops 12's?

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Why do they call cops 12's?

2007-10-05 00:47:51 · 3 answers · asked by Smiley 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police

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Reference to an old TV show called "Adam 12", just like they are called "Five-Ohs" in some places, refering to "Hawaii 5-0"

2007-10-05 00:53:40 · answer #1 · answered by Gray Wanderer 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋

Good answer,to the guy that answered first.Or maybe the criminal element is referring to 9-1-1,and adding up the numbers,hey whoever said they were smart!!!!!!

2007-10-05 11:04:51 · answer #2 · answered by Rich B 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋

BECAUSE THEY ARE GHETTO

2007-10-05 11:04:50 · answer #3 · answered by wjawtels 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋