11 12 is a campaign to help raise awareness between our law enforcement officers and the public. Its simple. The campaign asks that if you are the driver of a car, involved in a car stop by a law enforcement officer, you put your hands on the steering wheel at the positions of 11 and 12. Meaning, your left hand will rest on the steering wheel at the 11 oclock position of a clock and your right hand will rest on the steering wheel at the 12 oclock position of a clock. The campaign asks that if you are a passenger in a vehicle that is involved in a car stop that you rest your hands on the dashboard if you are sitting in the front seat and on the back of the head rests, (seat in front of you) if you are a backseat passenger. The campaign also asks that you do not look for your driver’s license, registration or insurance card as the officer approaches your vehicle but rather wait so that when the officer approaches your vehicle your hands will be visible to the officer at 11 & 12. A traffic stop is often an inherently tension creating event, for the citizen and the officer. Supporting 11 12 will go far in defusing that tension. Supporting the 11 12 campaign is not only for the safety of the officer, but the safety of the driver as well. Showing the display of 11 12 will let the officer know that you are not a threat, building trust between the officer and the citizen. This type of communication to the officer impresses upon him your support, easing tension and creating a more positive environment for the citizen and the officer. This display of support provides a better forum for the citizen to inquire about the stop if they have questions. Please join with us to support 11 12. Your support is essential and appreciated. It’s a small thing to do for a great cause.
Posted on: Mon, 27 Oct 2014 21:36:53 +0000
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