Police officers in Japan are adding an element of cute to their cruisers with new lights in the shape of rabbit ears.
Do they have a real purpose? Is it just to make the confrontation with authorities less intimidating?
The Osaka Prefectural Police Department bought 800 of these electric blue bunny lamps, and they are in fact intended to comfort children.
"Specially built by Patlite, a Japanese company that specializes in warning equipment, the Osaka Prefectural Police Department has reportedly purchased 800 of the rabbit strobe lights to be fixed to police vehicles that patrol areas around schools," SciFi Blog said. "Now criminals will be carried away in shame under flashing bunnies, surrounded by cheering kids."
The blue strobe lights were spotted at the Tokyo Motor Show and can be seen in the embedded video.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Cute Cruiser Lights
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new, eye-catching cruiser lights that can be used for branding and community engagement.
- Comforting Design Elements
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create comforting design elements in other industries, such as healthcare or public transportation, to ease anxiety and create a positive environment.
- Children-centric Safety Measures
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop safety measures and equipment that cater specifically to children to promote a sense of security and enhance community policing efforts.
Sectors Adopting This
- Law Enforcement Equipment
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new and creative applications of lighting and other equipment for law enforcement to enhance their effectiveness and foster positive community interactions.
- Automotive
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate unique and playful design elements in the automotive industry to create a sense of joy and connection with customers.
- Education
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate innovative design elements and safety measures in educational settings to enhance student engagement and promote a safe learning environment.
