06/02/2026
"Arrest My Vest"
π¨ HOW MUCH DID THIS COST TAXPAYERS? π¨
Rhode Island F.U.N. is asking a simple question:
If police officers were creating promotional content for a private company while using taxpayer-funded time, vehicles, uniforms, equipment, and government resources, who pays the bill?
The public paid for the cruisers.
The public paid for the equipment.
The public paid for the salaries.
The public paid for the time.
So if public resources were used to help market a private business, should taxpayers be reimbursed?
Could cities and towns have a claim to recover the value of public resources that may have been used for private commercial gain?
Should municipal officials, ethics commissions, attorneys, auditors, or taxpayers investigate whether any compensation is owed back to local communities?
These are the questions Rhode Island F.U.N. is exploring.
If a private company benefited from taxpayer-funded resources, many residents believe the public deserves answersβand, if appropriate, reimbursement.
We're digging into:
π Police TikTok promotions
π Use of badges and cruisers in advertising
π Department policies and approvals
π Potential conflicts of interest
π The true cost to taxpayers
How much time was spent?
How many departments participated?
How much public money was involved?
Who approved it?
The public has a right to know.
If you have screenshots, videos, emails, documents, or information related to Arrest My Vest promotions involving police departments, contact Rhode Island F.U.N.
Because accountability shouldn't be optional when taxpayer dollars are involved.