CORNING — The Corning Police Department ... According to Bassett, the patch is not so dark that someone cannot recognize it. “It is almost like a light gray tan,” he added.

Many said the bright, colorful patch put police officers' safety at risk while ... while some believe that it is important to stand out. "Maybe more subdued colors contribute to officer safety ...

The new cars are a metallic gray, with "trooper" written on both sides, and "state police" on the front and back. The side of the cars also bear a state police patch. Corporal Adam Reed said ...