The police. This originated from the first ever police show on television, which was called Adam 12. It was on in the 1950s and followed two partners who rode in the squad car 1A12, which was known as One Adam Twelve.
by Katherine K January 30, 2021
Many cultures have different meanings to the nickname of police. But it is believed that in the jail settings the police are referred to as 12 because the number for 911 adds up to equal 12. 9+1+1=12.
by RealSickGuy February 10, 2024
12 took over the role of Berkley CA college experiments on human nature during Nixon's presidency. ADHD experiments.
by InFaMouZ_1 December 19, 2021
Slang term used for police. Originally came from the call sign of police car 4-Adam-12 on a TV show. Similarly to the term 5-0 came from the TV show Hawaii 5-0.
by Supascience September 17, 2021
by emma10 October 30, 2019