12 is a numerical reference to cops, or more specifically, narcotics officers.

ACAB is an anti-police acronym that means “All Cops Are Bastards.”

Simi Valley Police Department’s “Choose Your Character” TikTok video showcasing different law enforcement officials and their weapons was received poorly by Twitter users on May 12.

This meme of a police officer running has been used to convey both running away from something in fear as well as running towards another person, as if to attack them.

Making a false report to emergency services, which results in police dispatch, or a SWAT team, being sent to the victim’s address.