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California Police Department to Halt Use of Lego Heads for Suspects' Photos

After Lego's request citing intellectual property concerns, the department seeks alternative methods to protect identities while adhering to privacy laws.

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Silhouette of a plastic block man, lit with white light.
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A post from February 26 about suspects in a traffic collision involving a parked vehicle the previous night.

Overview

  • A California police department will cease using Lego heads to obscure suspects' faces in social media posts after a request from Lego, citing intellectual property concerns.
  • The practice began as a way to comply with a California law prohibiting the release of nonviolent suspects' photos, aiming to protect individuals' identities while maintaining transparency.
  • Lego's request highlights the balance between creative compliance with privacy laws and respect for intellectual property rights.
  • Alternative methods for obscuring suspects' faces are being explored by the department, with a commitment to engaging and interesting content for their followers.
  • The use of Lego heads and other creative edits for suspects' photos has sparked debate on policing, privacy, and the use of public resources.