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168 Times Police Surprised Everyone With Their Sense Of Humor
Police officers get it pretty tough these days. Negative stories about a few bad apples in the police force hog the headlines, while the small, everyday heroic acts that officers undertake to keep us safe are often taken for granted. Sometimes we forget what a tough and dangerous job they have, and at the end of the day, they are normal people too!
So to keep spirits up, police have to have a pretty good sense of humor. And if you check out this list filled with police humor compiled by Bored Panda, you will see that they most certainly do. From funny jokes about the donut-based stereotypes to ingeniously creative and funny social media ‘warnings,’ scroll down below to see the ultimate examples of police jokes. Don’t forget to upvote your favorites too!
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#1
When The Protestors Cancel Because Of The Snow But You And The Other Riot Police Are Already Geared Up
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#2
I Started Chatting With A Local Police Officer Today, And Asked Him What I Could Do To Let My Parents Know I Was Having A Good Time At My First Day Of College. He Suggested Taking This Photo
#3
My Iguana Ran Away Out The Back Door. The Police Dept Found Him. I Had To Pick Up My Iguana From Jail
#5
'Rather Large'
#6
Police In Montreal Are Refusing To Wear Their Work Pants As A Part Of A Labor Dispute
#7
May The Force Be With You
#8
Doggo Joke
Ashley Say Wha?!? 8 years ago
Buahahahaha better get the swat out and special forces on this case, it's gonna be a big one!
#9
Lincoln, CA Police Departament Running Into Trap
stellermatt 8 years ago
i was once in a dunkin donuts behind a policeman, all he bought was a coffee... I mean... is that what I pay my taxes for? just coffee?? grab a donut man!
#10
Wear Your Seatbelt
#12
Police Are Savage
#13
Driver Breathalysed By Police For Suspicious Behavior
#14
On The 4th Of July, Police In Asheville, NC, Got A Call About A Giant Slip’n Slide Supposedly Blocking The Road. But When The Cops Arrived, Instead Of Shutting It Down, They Joined In
#15
Police Partners
#16
This Policeman Though
#17
Reykjavik’s Police Department Instagram Is Awesome
#19
Pixar Presents: Police Cars
#20
Police Busted A Meth Lab Using A Meth Lab
#21
Our Local Police Department Ain't Playing
#22
There Was A Big Drug Problem At My Friend's School So They Hired A Police Officer To Supervise Students But Now He’s Playing Magic The Gathering With The Video Game Club
#23
Yesterday A Swedish Police Officer Borrowed A Snow Sled From Some Neighborhood Kids
#24
This Dove Getting Parma Police Protection After Laying Her 2 Eggs In A Cruiser
#25
From Police Pupper To Professional Doggo
#26
Police Stop At A Canadian Half Marathon
#27
I'm At A Wedding. Both Bride And Groom Are Police Officers. This Is What They Are Serving
#28
I Was At 7 Eleven And Saw This Female Police Officer With Her Pink Handcuffs. I Asked If I Could Take A Photo, And She Said Yes And Also Explained They Have Other Colors Such As Light Blue, Purple, Yellow. She Said She Loves Putting The Pink Cuffs On The Guys
#29
Actual Police Report From My University
#30
I Wish I Was A Little Bit Taller. When You Graduate The Academy But Still Can't Go On The Rides At The Townsville Show
#31
Sacramento Police Department Had A "High Speed Chase" Today
#32
Tip Of The Day
#33
Cops? Where?
#34
So We Found A Pothole. Just For A Little Perspective, Officer Clark Is 6'5"!
#35
Police Can Be Pretty Humorous
#36
When The Police Rock Up At Your House And They Are More Interested In Your Bearded Dragon Than You
#37
Special Offer - 2 For 1
#38
The New GOT Season
#39
A Police Department In Minnesota Has Set Up Traps Throughout The City Today
Becky Reus 8 years ago
Now that is a correctly baited trap, the donuts would catch the wrong prey.
#40
Portland Police Officers Always Have Fun At Work
GiveMeASloth 8 years ago
I love all of these but I really need some context. It’s killing me with curiosity
#41
As A Police Officer Assigned To A Middle School, I Had To Get My Back To School Picture Done. I Hope My Wife Packed A Juice Box
#42
They Know How To Bust A Rhyme
#43
Students In Montreal Protested Rising Tuition By Going (Nearly) Naked. Here's A Pic Of Some Montreal Police "Observing" The Protests
Ashley Say Wha?!? 8 years ago
Wth!?! Why is my husband giving a thumbs up!?! He never said anything about a naked protest! - said someone's wife in Montreal.
#44
Our Fire Station Is Next Door To The Police Department. Pranks Ensue
#45
Racing In A Supermarket
#46
The Swedish Police Posted This On Their Official Facebook Page During A Music Festival With The Text: "It's Da Sound Of Da Police"
#47
Carlos, The Police Cat
#48
Good Boy
Kay Pahlad 8 years ago
It's also showing gorgeous boy, never knew it had that function before.
#49
So Johnny Depp Is Walking Around South East Queensland Dressed As Jack Sparrow. Local Police Posted This Selfie To Their Facebook
GlassOfWater 8 years ago
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales was being filmed is Queensland in case it wasn't obvious.
#50
Nwmsu Police Parodying Sorority Sisters Getting Their Matches
#51
My Friend Ran Out Of Lunch Bags, His Dad Is A Cop
#52
Taking One For The Team
#53
Slow Down Maybe?
#54
Honest Request
Matt Atfield 8 years ago
Police here (northern territory, Australia) did the same thing. Funny thing is they actually did actually report their drug dealer
#55
Fix This
#56
NYPD Officer And Dog Enjoying St. Patrick's Day
#57
Local Police Are Opening Up A "Hotel" For New Years Eve
Shauday Smith 8 years ago
Who on their force has got the graphic design skills?! this is nice.
#58
This Is How Surrey Police (UK) Have Tweeted Warnings About Icy Roads - In The Style Of Vanilla Ice
#59
Can I Goat A Selfie?
#60
Cop Came Into My University's Library With Candy Canes Shouting "Ho Ho Ho From The Po Po Po"
#61
Canadian Police On The Job
#62
Camouflage Doggo
#63
Weed Traps
Becky Reus 8 years ago
Always thought people who have the munchies prefer chips, and donuts are for cops.
#64
Spoke Too Soon
Analyn Lahr 8 years ago
If Dean didn't live in Lebanon, I'd wonder if he was letting his temper get to him... Chuck dammit! Just got an AU idea...
#65
My Friend Is A Cop In Australia. He Was Recently Put In Charge Of Traffic Signs In His Town
#69
They Created A Playlist On Spotify
SanchaTheSeeker 8 years ago
New South Wales Police are really funny. Check out their Facebook if you don't believe me
#70
My Brother-In-Law Who Is A Police Officer Told Me He Had A New Partner
#71
I Got My First Dui Today. He Was Found Asleep Behind The Wheel
#72
A Police Officer Always Looks Out For His Partner
#73
Local Police Getting The Word Out
#75
Picture Of A Cop Haulin' Ass
#76
Cops Dancing With Children At Benefit Concert In Manchester
#77
Serious Warning
#78
Isn’t Posing For Photos The Wurst?
#79
When Your Weed Is In A Safe Place
The Screaming Destruction Cat 8 years ago
Janit: "oh, um. Sis? This nice police center has your weed, wondering if you wanted it back?"
#80
Our Police Department Has A Sense Of Humor
#81
Officer Couldn't Resist The Snow Angel
#82
The Picture Was Taken A Bit Soon, But This Is An Officer From Our Town Visiting The The Local Skate Park. He Landed This Frontside Board Slide In 30 Lbs Of Police Gear An Boots
#84
This Little Goat Was On The Loose In The Bronx, But Thanks To A Few Of The Finest In The 40 Precinct He’s Now Got A New Home On A Farm
#85
Cop Rewards Kitty With A Scratch Behind The Ear
#87
My States Police Facebook Page Posted This Picture Taken By A Speeding Camera. Bird Bro Saves The Day!
#89
Do You Know How Fast You Were Going?
#90
What They Gonna Do?
#91
Duke Was Helping Me Study For The Sergeant’s Exam
Ehren Thomsen 8 years ago
Cop: "¿Are you sure there's where...?", Dog: "Yes, you put your nose there and sniff."
#93
Dad Jokes All The Way
#94
Good For Low Level Crime
#95
A Police Officer Came To My University Library And Offered Doughnuts To Students Studying For Finals
#96
He May Have Needed A Little Help With The Flying Part, But There Is No Doubt That He Is A Super Hero
#99
True Love
#100
My Local Police Force Doesn't Get Enough Credit For Keeping Scumbags Like This Off The Streets
#101
German Cop Planking
#102
That's Sad
#104
Cop Came Into My Costume Shop Today...
#105
Portland Police Use A Voodoo Donut For Scale
#106
My Local Police Department Has A Sense Of Humor
#107
Officer Enjoys A Quick Intermezzo
#108
NZ Police Recruitment Accepted The Running Man Challenge
#110
Busted
#111
"I Like To Do Drugs"
#112
This Is The Norwegian Monunted Police. They've Got A Good Sense Of Humor! And I Love It!
Gayle Bynum Cardosa 8 years ago
I love how the horse looks like it's thinking, " get that damn thing off of me."
#113
Virginia State Police In The Snow Storm
#114
Sometimes It Is Important To Remember That Cops Are People Too. Some Are Bad, But Some Are Awesome
Daniel Singer 8 years ago
That's Lowell Massachusetts. Man sometimes I miss Boston and surroundings...
#115
Studying The Key Terms In My Police Admin Class When
#117
Perfect Stop
#118
Let Us Know, Guys
#119
Just In Case
#120
My Local Cops Have A Great Sense Of Humor
Danny Waller 8 years ago
OKLAHOMA cops, p**s poor pay, long hours, danger of getting shot PLUS tornadoes. Give the cop a donut.
#121
Danish Police Doing Yoga At Roskilde Festival
#122
Two Vehicle Accident
#123
Nope Rope
#124
Lost & Found
#125
Busted Horse
#126
Happy Star Wars Day From The Western Australia Police
Rebecca Hackett 8 years ago
I remember this guy, met him halfway across the Nullarbor plain. He was raising money for a kids cancer charity, walked from Western Australia to Sydney NSW
#127
Cruel Roast
#128
For The Love Of All That Is Holy
JillVille Child Care 8 years ago
Especially on the inhale - all those crumbs to fill your lungs?! Eek!
#129
Focus On What's Important
#130
This Was In The Daily Police Report Section Of My Hometown Newspaper. (Yes, It Is A Small Town)
#131
Officer: "What Would You Like To Do Today During Your Ride-A-Long?" Ride-A-Long: "Show Me All The Fun Stuff Cops Like To Get Into!" Officer: "I Got You Fam!"
#132
The West Des Moines Police Department Used MS Paint To Show What'll Happen If You Drive Drunk
#134
On A Special Recon Mission
#135
Police Chasing Tom Brady AKA Goat
#136
Obviously, The Snow Gave A Lot Of Fun For The National Police Officers
#138
Mastering Song Lyrics
#139
Highway Patrol
#140
Police Brutality In My Hometown
#141
Always
Christy Williams 8 years ago
For those that don't get it, someone was kind enough to explain in another, similar post, there is a children's game: if you make this sign, & someone sees it, you get to punch them LOL
#142
Brazilian Police Searching A Suspect
#143
Shark Invasion
#144
Our New Patrol Hats Are Taking Some Getting Use To. I Think They Look Pretty Dang Good Though
#145
You Cops Think You're So Funny... My Vest This Morning...
#146
Been Sent This Today, Glad To See My Cut Out Still Gets Dressed Up In The Festive Spirit, Even After Leaving
#148
Lol. In Front Of My Station. We Have Some Artistic And Funny Cops Here
#149
“Yeah I Was In Dog Squad For A Bit But I Really Like My New Job In Road Policing”
#151
The Haircut Case
#152
Police Media Team Report A Suspicious Package Has Been Received As Part Of The Office Secret Santa. It Will Now Be Destroyed
#153
Glaze It Don't Blaze It
#155
Nothing Beats A Snag On A Barbie
#157
"5 Am Purchases"
#158
"Nearly"
#160
Police Wants You To Be Chill
#161
Regrets
Christy Williams 8 years ago
did they ever repeal the law granting pregnant women the right to urinate into a cop's helmet should there be no appropriate facilities nearby?
#165
Carboloading For The Nightshift
#168
Announcing Our #Hottest100 Task Force
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What do you think ?
Jase Buel 8 years ago
I think that it shows cops are people too. It is ironic I look at this when the news shows so many protest against police today
BlackestDawn 8 years ago
I think the prime factor to that is that the news almost only report on the "negative" interactions police have with the general public, so most think that that is the norm among how police act. Yes the news sometimes report on the good ones as well but those are the exceptions, both in the news and in our minds. It's not so different compared to almost any other "group" of people, most reporting and memories are about the "negative" interactions with them.
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John Backus 8 years ago
and a serious job to do that we are under paid to do .........
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Zori the degu 8 years ago
"Serious" people usually hide at least a little bit of craziness within.
Jase Buel 8 years ago
I think that it shows cops are people too. It is ironic I look at this when the news shows so many protest against police today
BlackestDawn 8 years ago
I think the prime factor to that is that the news almost only report on the "negative" interactions police have with the general public, so most think that that is the norm among how police act. Yes the news sometimes report on the good ones as well but those are the exceptions, both in the news and in our minds. It's not so different compared to almost any other "group" of people, most reporting and memories are about the "negative" interactions with them.
Load More Replies... John Backus 8 years ago
and a serious job to do that we are under paid to do .........
Load More Replies... Zori the degu 8 years ago
"Serious" people usually hide at least a little bit of craziness within.
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