MDPD (TM)

The Miami-Dade Police Department, in an attempt to reign in use of their name and shield, is considering filing trademarks (so says Local6.com). The article reports that with the increased popularity of the Miami-Dade PD, in such shows as CSI: Miami, the department would like to have control over their image/representation. This is follows other police departments, such as the New York Police Department and the Los Angeles Police Department that have pending applications and/or registrations to protect their likeness. They're currently protecting their logos, but I wonder if their names are soon behind. Buy those "NYPD" and "FDNY" t-shirts now, soon the price may go up