Lego Requests California Police to Cease Using Toy Heads in Mug Shots

The Murrieta Police Department complied with Lego's request to stop using their toy heads to obscure suspects' identities, following a creative solution to adhere to state law.

• 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.

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