NYPD pink!

NYPD PINK!
Plan to change color of NY cop uniforms to project a kinder, gentler image

World Weekly News
By JAKE ANDERSON

NYPD Blue might be turning into NYPD PINK if New York's police brass has its way. Top police officials want to change the color of police uniforms in order to give the cops a kinder, gentler image.

"New York police have a bad image," says a senior police official. "Part of it stems from their uniforms looking so gloomy. We want people to think of New York's Finest as New York's Splashiest.

"Pink has many advantages. For one thing, it stands out. When the police arrive, you'll know it! Also, the police will be less likely to batter someone, because blood and scuff marks show up more on pink. And it will help improve their image with women, who instinctively react to blue as a 'masculine' color.

"Finally, it will cut down on reports of police brutality. Because who wants to admit they got beat up by someone wearing pink, even if it is a cop?"

But some police officers are up in arms over the proposed change.

"We're supposed to instill fear," says a top police officer. "We don't want criminals to die laughing."