Photo Controversy Erupts After Detroit’s New Police Cars Revealed

(WWJ) ^ | August 22, 2013 5:38 PM

[BenLurkin]

DETROIT (WWJ) – A local photographer is crying foul over an image that appears on a new set of public safety vehicles unveiled by the city.

Mayor Dave Bing handed over the keys to 15 new squad cars and 10 ambulances during a presentation downtown on Thursday.

Meantime, Bobby Alcott claims that a photo of the Detroit skyline featured on the vehicles is his under copyright — and that the Downtown Detroit Partnership did not purchase the image.

“I’m not trying to be mean about it. I’m not trying to be a jerk,” Bobby Alcott told WWJ Newsradio 950. ”I’m just saying it’s my property.

[Jeff Chandler]

Detroit can’t be all bad. It gave us “Dutch”.

[Jeff Chandler]

Meanwhile, in nearby Bloomfield Hills . . .

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[Mr. K]

what kind of work?

I just did a nightmare project for someone in California

They hired me to add something new to their software, but the original software did not work at all...

I explained to them it was like hiring a contractor to add an addition to your house but when he gets there, there is no house, but you expect him to build the house AND then put the addition on it for the same cost.

[hummingbird]

"I think it's a dumb graphic to use on a police car. I prefer simple colors and an accurate label."

After a quick look, I saw these were police cars, not NASCAR.

[cripplecreek]

I think he gave one of his greatest political speeches in Detroit.

I will not stand by and watch this great country destroy itself under mediocre leadership that drifts from one crisis to the next, eroding our national will and purpose. We have come together here because the American people deserve better from those to whom they entrust our nation's highest offices, and we stand united -- we stand united in our resolve to do something about it.

Ronald Reagan 1980 Republican National Convention Acceptance Address

Its like he was speaking directly to us across the years.

[hummingbird]

"$320,000 per vehicle? I hope each one comes equipped with a RoboCop!"

And a bad ass radio/CD player!

[null and void]

This seems like a non-issue.

The headline promises a juicy story, and the article takes it away.

That being said they are a lot prettier that, say, Cobb county's sheriff's cars.

Jet black cars with a foot high dark charcoal gray "SHERIFF" on the side outlined with a narrow gold pinstripe.

[Jeff Chandler]

I think he gave one of his greatest political speeches in Detroit.

I meant the other Dutch--the "Dickens of Detroit".

[cripplecreek]

Michigan police car website.

http://policecarwebsite.net/st22.html

[cripplecreek]

Elmore (Dutch) Leonard passed away bout a week ago.

http://www.crainsdetroit.com/article/20130825/NEWS/308259974/crime-paid-dickens-of-detroit-is-gone-but-legacy-will-continue-to

[cripplecreek]

JK Simmons is another good made in Detroit product. He's one seriously talented dude. Everything from a white supremacist prison gang leader to Peter Parker's boss to the insurance ads he makes.

[CrazyIvan]

I believe they are Dodge Chargers. Very popular around here for police use.

[Jeff Chandler]

Elmore (Dutch) Leonard passed away bout a week ago.

Yep, the last of my three favorite authors. The other two are Michael Crichton and Vince Flynn. As far as fans go, you might say I'm the Angel of Death.

[353FMG]

I think it to be extreme punishment to have to live in that city.

[MeshugeMikey]

Graphic Design, Illustration and Photography

the guy sells among other things wine barrels to the wineries....

he couldnt even get the appropriate barrel [ singular] for me to use in the postcards designed to promote the product he was selling

33 YEARS down the tubes!

Oh well Its all for the best Im sure

[MeshugeMikey]

might work

judges are cheap these days especially In Detroit!

[MeshugeMikey]

they ight as well play up what they have.

perhap National Geographic might end up doing an in depth super report on WIld Dogs Of Detroit? as a tie in ?

[RegulatorCountry]

Rebadged Holden Commodores, formerly sold as the Pontiac G8, now only available for police and security fleet use, rebadged yet again as a Chevrolet. Excellent cars, rear wheel drive, 5.7 V8. Too bad they didn’t roll it into Buick as a Grand National, or Chevy as an Impala SS.

[CrazyIvan]

Thanks for the info. I was looking at the grill but on second take the roof line is different from the Charger. I grew up with the sons of the local Mopar dealer and got to drive some of the old 440 pursuit vehicles. They were damn fast!

[jodyel]

How are they able to afford these?