Posted on 08/25/2013 7:52:24 AM PDT by 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.
Im not trying to be mean about it. Im not trying to be a jerk, Bobby Alcott told WWJ Newsradio 950. Im just saying its my property.
(Excerpt) Read more at detroit.cbslocal.com ...
State or federal funds probably
Did they at least buy Michigan made vehicles?
Spartan motors here in eaton county makes ambulances.
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