It’s time to bring back the powder blue Austin Police Cruiser.

Almost 30 years ago Austin had the best patrol cars, now they are depressingly bland.

When I was a kid the police cars in Austin were distinct from anywhere in the country. They were white and powder blue with the APD badge on the door, and you couldn’t miss them.

Courtesy Austin Police Department

The powder blue cars were introduced in the beginning of 1970’s. But before those we had a few other options avaiable to our patrol officers.