[Brookhaven]

There are 12 police zones in Atlanta.

That’s the origin of the number 12 standing for the police in slang.

Remember some of the Antifa rioters spray painted “F**k 12” on buildings? It means: f**k the police.

[RandallFlagg]

I thought it was in reference to the TV show Adam 12.

[greenishness]

There are 12 police zones in Atlanta.

That’s the origin of the number 12 standing for the police in slang.

I thought it was from the police drama Adam 12.

[Repeal The 17th]

“...There are 12 police zones in Atlanta....
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https://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/3856640/posts?page=59#59