I know another common pattern is for Fraternal Order of Police to solicit "donations" for mugs or stickers that people will display on their vehicles in the hop

I know another common pattern is for Fraternal Order of Police to solicit "donations" for mugs or stickers that people will display on their vehicles in the hope of currying favor with enforcement officers. This seems to be much less strictly enforced than this case in NYC, but some states even allow for optional license plates, with a portion of the fee going to local FOP lodges.