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ISSUE
BACKGROUND
DISCUSSION
City of Tukwila
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
Mayor Haggerton
Finance and Safety Committee
FROM: Don Lincoln, Assistant Police Chief
DATE: January 12, 2010
SUBJECT: Black and White Patrol Vehicles
Beginning with the purchase of fleet patrol vehicles for 2010, the Police Department plans to
begin the transition from the currently formatted patrol car colors to the black and white vehicles.
Throughout the history of the Tukwila Police Department, there have been many changes to the
appearance of our patrol fleet. They have been white, light blue, blue and white, dark blue and
since approximately 1989, dark blue with a light blue stripe down each side. They have also
been marked with badges, patches, written words etc.
The current appearance of our patrol fleet has been in existence for approximately 20 years. It
is our belief that the change to black and white patrol vehicles will enhance the appearance of
our patrol fleet and provide for greater recognition in our community. The new design was
created by a committee of police department representatives and includes the American Flag on
the front of both sides, the officer badge in front of both front doors and 444, &e 5w on
both rear quarter panels. The opportunity presents itself now for us to order the 2010 fleet
replacements (6) with the new paint configuration with no additional cost to the City
RECOMMENDATION
Information Only.
ATTACHMENTS
(Illustrations will be provided at the meeting)
Jim Haggerton, Mayor