BSL sign for police
BSL sign

Police in BSL

Meaning

A department of a town, city, or state government that protects people and their property and makes people obey laws.

How to sign it

Extended index and middle fingers of dominant hand start on wrist of non-dominant hand (with thumb under wrist).

Dominant hand moves away while fingers and thumb come together.

This illustration is a starting point. To see the movement and expression, watch video and practise with fluent BSL users.

Also covers

  • police officer
  • policeman
  • policewoman
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