OPP Back in Black & Whites
| 1/18/2007 | Posted by Patti under Canadian News |
“What’s black and white with a cherry on top?”… in my youth anyone knew that was a police car, especially in Ontario where the OPP patrolled in black and white cars. Then, in the late 80′s they gradually switched over to white cars with blue and gold markings. Somewhat stylish but hardly noticeable without the lights on top.
Recently installed OPP Commissioner Julio Fantino has started the OPP back on course to return to the black and white cars. In his view, enforcement is as much about the police being seen as catching those who stray, especially on the highways.
I like the idea of the change. Never really understood the change to the white cars in the first place. Now, I wonder if Fantino is open to them getting rid of the boy scout hats they are in and returning to the traditional hat. Might be too much to hope for.
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