Question

Why is the term '5-0' used to refer to the police?

Answer 1

Hawaii Five-O was a show about the vice squad in Honolulu. The slang term "5-0" was used by CB'ers in the 1970's, and the slang stuck into current day usage.

Answer 2

there was show called dat bout cops

Answer 3

It's from an old TV show, 'Hawaii 5-0'. 5-0 was a Hawaiin state police task force, that policed 5 islands.

Answer 4

I think it's what the first answer was, otherwise I am with you why??

Answer 5

there was a show called hawaii 5-0 and it was about cops

Answer 6

I think it's started from the old tv show Hawaii 50

Answer 7

lol it has nothing to do with that stupid show! its cause the cars they used to drive where 5.0 liters!

Answer 8

ford has cars userd by and made for the police dept's the motors used in them are 5.0 liters. just like the mustang. it is just another slang word for police..... po.po....smokey......spinner...... whirlie bird......donut head.......cop.... pig... and so on.

Answer 9

also called "tha laws"