Lego Puts an End to Police Department’s Use of Toy Heads in Social Media Photos
The Murrieta Police Department in California has been using Lego heads to conceal the identities of suspects in their social media photos. However, Lego has recently requested that the department stop using their toy heads for this purpose. In a statement, the police department acknowledged the request and stated that they would comply with Lego’s wishes.
The police department had been photoshopping Lego heads onto the faces of captured suspects in both mug shots and arrest photos. These images were often accompanied by humorous captions. For example, in one photo, the department claimed to have won a game of “hide and seek” with a thief. They explained that they were able to locate the suspect using GPS, as he had forgotten to turn off the stolen iPhone he had taken from the victims.
In another photo, a suspect had the face of Shrek, as he had been “acting like an Ogre” while attempting to steal nearly $2,000 worth of goods from a Target store. While some social media users found the use of Lego heads amusing, others questioned the reasoning behind it. In response to the criticism, the police department posted an explanation, stating that a new law had been implemented on January 1st, which prohibited the sharing of suspect photos and mugshots for nonviolent crimes, unless specific circumstances applied.
Despite the mixed reactions, some individuals expressed support for the use of Lego faces. One person commented that Lego faces were better, while another emphasized the importance of not assuming guilt for those who are arrested. However, there were also those who criticized the new law and its impact on law enforcement practices.
Man Given Shrek Head for Acting Like Ogre Sparks Outrage
A recent incident involving a man who was given a Shrek head as a form of punishment has ignited a heated debate about the protection of criminals versus law-abiding citizens. Many are questioning the reasoning behind such laws, with one person exclaiming, “Who makes up these laws?” and expressing frustration over what they perceive as a skewed prioritization of criminals’ rights.
This controversial incident took place in Murrieta, where the local police department has been using Lego heads to cover the faces of suspects for quite some time. However, with the implementation of a new law this year, it remains uncertain how the department will handle this practice moving forward.
In a statement posted on Instagram last November, the Murrieta PD explained their decision to generally refrain from posting the faces of arrestees. They acknowledged that there may be exceptional circumstances that warrant the public exposure of a suspect’s face, but emphasized that these instances would be the exception rather than the rule. The department also expressed their concern for the potential humiliation that suspects’ families may endure.
As the debate rages on, it remains to be seen how the Murrieta PD will adapt their methods of protecting the identities of arrestees. The public eagerly awaits their next move.
