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Council questions decorative graphics on SRO vehicles, asks for designs that keep cars clearly identifiable
Summary
Members discussed a proposal to add decorative graphics to school resource officer vehicles. Council members said heavy decoration could reduce visibility; the superintendent prefers clearly visible police vehicles. The council asked for mockups and a placement plan before approving any changes.
An agency official reported an outside offer to add themed graphics to school resource officer (SRO) vehicles and said some jurisdictions proposed large decorative wraps. Council members raised concerns about recognizability and public safety: the chair (speaker S1) said, "I feel like that when it says Orange Police Department, that in itself is a deterrent," arguing that decorations should not obscure the vehicle's police identity.
The law-enforcement speaker relayed that the schools' superintendent wants SRO vehicles to remain highly visible so people can see a police presence. Council members asked staff to provide sample images and placement details before making a decision and noted that countywide grant processes and interjurisdictional approvals may apply. The council did not take a final vote and asked for clearer mockups and a written plan showing how any graphics would maintain vehicle recognizability.
