LGBT Pride Month is in June every year, but early last month, we were treated to some Miami police cruisers all decked out in pride colors. Imagine being pulled over by a cop driving one of these:
Miami police pic.twitter.com/Fur7JP5VzD
— Jayne Potvin (@Fisherlady111) January 1, 2023
Either Miami Mayor Francis X. Suarez or the police chief must have a close relative who wraps vehicles, because they really seem into it. For Black History Month in February, Suarez unveiled the Black History Month police cruiser:
#BREAKING: In honor of #BlackHistoryMonth Miami Mayor Ponzi Postalita Francis Suarez just unveiled a Black History police cruiser with images of Africa all over it. #BecauseMiami pic.twitter.com/Mo5QYHeUVU
— Because Miami (@BecauseMiami) February 2, 2023
— Alfred Spellman (@AlfredSpellman) February 2, 2023
THIS CANNOT BE.
— Sherrilyn Ifill (@SIfill_) February 2, 2023
How much did this horror cost taxpayers and can they get a refund?
— Elisabeth N (@elisabeth1518) February 2, 2023
For regular folks to get a vehicle wrap is about $5k. Add in the custom design and government inefficiency… probably upwards of $50k
We should do a FOIA request and find out
— Martha Bueno (@BuenoForMiami) February 2, 2023
Same energy:
— Bear Johnson (@BehrJonsson) February 2, 2023
Recommended
This has to be an episode of Reno 911.
— Natasha ❀ (@ndelriego) February 2, 2023
That makes everything fine. 🙄
— jookgum (@jookgum) February 2, 2023
— Xanthony Davis (@PretttyFlackooo) February 2, 2023
embarrassing
— the goose is loose (@picklescoffee) February 2, 2023
— LuminousBeingsNYC (@nuyorican_21) February 2, 2023
Is this real?
— Susanne (@Susan_ne) February 2, 2023
— Craig 🫶🏽 (@theclassycraig) February 2, 2023
This is the most egregious thing I have ever seen.
— Do Not Obey In Advance 🌻 (@keightpy) February 2, 2023
Advisor to the mayor right now… pic.twitter.com/x9zVlIfFDs
— Derek Straker (@Dr_Straker) February 2, 2023
Beyond parody
— The High Goose (@HighestGoose) February 2, 2023
Okay… pic.twitter.com/1KylOzvHbn
— Skepticgoat (@skepticgoat) February 2, 2023
Tell me there were no or very few black people in the room without telling me there were no or very few black people in the room…
— King Buster (@hubbago6) February 2, 2023
So the cops are going to pull up on black criminals and have shoot outs using these Africa mobiles? LMFAO
— Philip Anderson (@TheBlackCowboy7) February 2, 2023
That’s what they came up with?
— Erik Fraser (@efraser77) February 2, 2023
Apparently, they lifted the idea from the Columbus, Ohio police:
Introducing ‘History 1’ – our newest cruiser to celebrate the achievements of African Americans & recognize their roles in our history. Be on the lookout for ‘History 1’ in your neighborhood & at community events during February. #BlackHistoryMonth #ColumbusPolice #ColumbusOhio pic.twitter.com/o7y9UuOSPy
— Columbus Ohio Police (@ColumbusPolice) February 1, 2023
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Miami Police seem to have rolled out their pride-themed vehicles https://t.co/lR6ZCRw71Q
— Twitchy Team (@TwitchyTeam) January 2, 2023