To sign “Police”, Using your dominant hand could be either using “C” handshape or just a fist with bent thumb and index finger on your upper chest opposite from you dominant arm. If you signing right hand, do on the left chest as signing left hand, do on right chest. This signing is similar to a police badge.
Sign 'I', 'NEED', 'CALL', and then 'POLICE' by tapping your 'C' handshape on the opposite side of your upper chest.
Sign 'POLICE' by placing your 'C' handshape on your chest like a badge, followed by the 'PERSON' marker to indicate the officer, then 'HELP', 'US'.
Point to her, sign 'POLICE' using the badge motion on your opposite chest, add the 'PERSON' marker, and raise your eyebrows to indicate a yes/no question.
Sign 'I', 'NEED', 'CALL', and then 'POLICE' by tapping your 'C' handshape on the opposite side of your upper chest.
Sign 'POLICE' by placing your 'C' handshape on your chest like a badge, followed by the 'PERSON' marker to indicate the officer, then 'HELP', 'US'.
Point to her, sign 'POLICE' using the badge motion on your opposite chest, add the 'PERSON' marker, and raise your eyebrows to indicate a yes/no question.
Yes! In ASL, the sign for 'police' and 'cop' are exactly the same. The 'C' handshape actually serves as a helpful memory hint for the word 'cop'.
Typically, a double tap is used to clearly establish the noun 'police'. A single, firm placement can also be used, but a quick double tap is very common and natural for beginners.
You should always use your dominant hand to make the 'C' handshape. Just remember to cross it over to the opposite side of your chest, mirroring where a real badge is worn.
