TAMPA, Fla. - A new mural in downtown Tampa is drawing praise and criticism. Organizers say they want to show their support for law enforcement, but they may have been a little over-eager because they painted it before officially getting a permit.The group of 40 people came together Saturday night to paint the ‘Back the Blue’ outside the Tampa Police Department headquarters downtown to improve police morale.
The two groups heading the project were Back the Blue Florida and Community Patriots of Tampa. An aerial view of the mural shows the words were written in white, light blue, and dark blue colors.
A blue heart and U.S. flag were also incorporated. As word spread on social media about the mural, some shared their support for the mural.