These Lego mugshots are actually being used by a Police department
An unexpected way to protect identities.
The US Murrieta Police Department has come up with a unique way to hide the identities of suspects under arrest. No, not by blurring their faces, but by transforming them into Lego people (obviously). In line with new California law, the strange censoring is actually a clever way to protect the rights of suspects while sharing updates with the Murrieta community – the silliness is just an added bonus.
While we've seen our fair share of Photoshop fails across the years, Murrieta PD's crafty photo editing is a playful and ingenious way to preserve people's privacy. The hilarious Minifigure edits will certainly not be winning any design awards anytime soon, but more importantly, they've won the hearts of the internet.
A post shared by Murrieta Police Department (@murrietapd)
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In a recent Instagram post, Murrieta PD shared that it will continue to censor suspects' faces in line with January 1st's California Assembly Bill 994. The new law prohibits law enforcement from sharing suspect photos for non-violent crimes to protect their identities – something that Murrieta PD has been honouring for some time now.
“The Murrieta Police Department prides itself in its transparency with the community, but also honors everyone’s rights and protections as afforded by law; even suspects,” the PD shared. The edits feature a range of Minifigure expressions from anger to despair, showcasing the PD's playful creativity.
For more photo editing stories, check out the Kate Middleton Photoshop debacle that's rocking the internet. If you want to create your own designs, take a look at our guide to the best photo editing software.
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Natalie is Creative Bloq's staff writer. With an eye for trending topics and a passion for internet culture, she brings you the latest in art and design news. A recent English Literature graduate, Natalie enjoys covering the lighter side of the news and brings a fresh and fun take to her articles. Outside of work (if she’s not glued to her phone), she loves all things music and enjoys singing sweet folky tunes.
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