Why are cops called the 12?

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Police are called 12 as a slang term. According to sources, 12 comes from the police radio code “10-12,” which means that visitors are present in the area where police are going. … It’s used in the streets to give a quick heads up to friends and or civilians that police have arrived or they are on their way.

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