Overview

• The Murrieta Police Department in California used digitally added Lego heads to conceal suspects' identities in mug shots, in compliance with state law.
• Lego contacted the department, requesting the cessation of their toy heads' use in social media posts.
• The police department had adopted this method as a way to comply with Assembly Bill 994, which limits the sharing of mug shots for nonviolent crimes.
• Murrieta PD stated it is exploring alternative ways to continue engaging the public while respecting legal requirements and Lego's request.
• The use of Lego heads was part of the department's efforts to maintain transparency with the community while protecting suspects' rights.