Miami Beach police broke the internet by unveiling their new patrolling car, a Rolls Royce, the Miami Herald reported.
The police department, in collaboration with car dealership Braman Motors, posted a video on Instagram showing off their ultra-luxury car in a bid to spice up their recruitment drive.
Police chief Wayne Jones said: "This vehicle represents our commitment to innovation and our dedication to recruiting the best and brightest individuals to serve our community."
However, this move has invited a lot of criticism from the public, with many questioning the need for such an expenditure.
One Instagram commentator wrote: "I don’t think this is a good look for the police department."
While another wrote: "This is where all the money goes to, huh?"
In response, the police department’s public information officer, Christopher Bess, said in an interview that "we have not absorbed any cost for this vehicle, Miami Beach taxpayers didn’t pay anything for it."
Further providing clarification, a Braman Motors representative said in a press conference that "we sponsored all costs associated with this project in accordance with the City of Miami Beach policy."
In recent times, Miami police have had several reputational hits, including a 2021 incident where five officers were criminally charged with beating a black tourist.
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