To sign "cop," form your dominant hand into a "C" handshape. Bring this hand to the upper opposite side of your chest, right where a police officer would traditionally wear their badge. Tap the thumb and index finger side of your "C" hand lightly against your chest twice.
Sign "cop" by tapping your "C" handshape on your upper chest twice, then sign "help" by moving your hands outward to show the officer assisting you.
Start by signing "my" and "uncle" near the side of your face, then transition into the sign for "cop" by tapping your "C" hand over your heart area.
Point to the person you are asking, sign "call," and finish with the sign for "cop." Be sure to raise your eyebrows at the end to indicate a yes/no question.
Sign "cop" by tapping your "C" handshape on your upper chest twice, then sign "help" by moving your hands outward to show the officer assisting you.
Start by signing "my" and "uncle" near the side of your face, then transition into the sign for "cop" by tapping your "C" hand over your heart area.
Point to the person you are asking, sign "call," and finish with the sign for "cop." Be sure to raise your eyebrows at the end to indicate a yes/no question.
Yes, the sign using the 'C' handshape tapped on the chest is commonly used for both 'cop' and 'police' or 'police officer.' The visual reference to the badge applies universally to these terms.
Yes, you should tap the side opposite your dominant hand. If you are right-handed, tap your upper left chest. This mirrors where a badge is traditionally worn over the heart.
Typically, you should tap your chest twice. A double tap is standard for many noun signs in ASL, distinguishing it from a single tap which might look like an accidental bump.
