Luxury on Duty: Miami Beach PD's Rolls-Royce Patrol Car Sparks Controversy

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sn't it just the epitome of "serve and protect" to cruise around in a $250,000 Rolls-Royce? Miami Beach Police Department must have thought they hit the jackpot with this one. Who needs ordinary patrol cars when you can show off with luxury rides on loan from Braman Motors? Because, obviously, nothing entices potential recruits like the glamour of driving a car worth more than many people's entire lives.

And oh, the grand unveiling in South Beach! Chief Wayne Jones practically burst with excitement, talking about how this fancy ride would revolutionize their recruitment game. Because, you know, flashing lights and sirens on a Rolls-Royce are surefire ways to attract top talent, right? It makes you wonder: what exactly does a luxury vehicle have to do with the serious business of law enforcement?

But wait, it gets even better for taxpayers. Braman Motors is generously covering maintenance and gas. Meanwhile, the police department only has to sweat over any damages to the vehicle. But hey, who cares about practicality when you can rack up those likes on social media, right? Because nothing screams "innovation" like parading a luxury car around as a recruitment ploy for the police force.

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