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Group creates ‘thank you’ hand gesture for police

Whenever people see a police officer, firefighter or EMT, they can let them know they’re appreciated

By Police1 Staff

ALBUQUERQUE — A nonprofit group created a new hand gesture to let police know they’re appreciated, KOB reported.

The group, Survivors in Action, launched the “Hi-4 Campaign” which shows first responders they acknowledge and appreciate how hard their job is.

“When they’re not busy, we shoot up a Hi-4 – four fingers up in the air, thumbs tucked in the palm,” said Elisabeth Sacco of Survivors in Action. “It’s our way of saying ‘I see you and I thank you for the responsibilities you hold in our community.”

The nonprofit helps victims of domestic violence become independent. They got the idea for the Hi-4 during their constant contact with law enforcement.

Organizers want to spread the campaign nationwide.