Some people don’t like the black-and-white look or the American flag inscribed on the sides.
Although there isn’t one standard design for police cars in America, there are a few things that can be expected. Since the very first police cars were introduced, black and white paint schemes have been a common choice. The word police is often found on the vehicle. It might seem natural to place an American flag on a police car, but Laguna Beach police are facing criticism for incorporating Old Glory into their new cruiser.
According to the Los Angeles Times some residents found the new black-and white paint scheme of the police department with cop inscribed in red, blue, and white rather offensive. The article doesn’t explain what this means. Some residents think it is too aggressive and doesn’t reflect the city. The new city design, which is a black-and-white version of the old cruisers, features the word cop in larger letters on the sides. That lettering is filled, naturally, with stars and vibrant colors from the American flag.
Evidently, the original design that was presented to Laguna Beach City Council didn’t have as much boldness. According to the article, the colors used in the lettering have a more cloud-like appearance. This concept was illustrated by a Laguna Beach Police Department Facebook post in February.
Some people have criticized the design for being too aggressive. Others also believe it is disrespectful because of poor flag etiquette. Some people have argued that the color scheme represents the flag, not the flag. Therefore, etiquette does not apply.
We find overwhelming support for this new design by looking through the comments on social media for both of the posts embedded above. The Laguna Beach City Council plans to change the colors and overall design and may consider an alternative design. The redesign is currently being used on seven out of 11 department vehicles.
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