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!

#1

When The Protestors Cancel Because Of The Snow But You And The Other Riot Police Are Already Geared Up

When The Protestors Cancel Because Of The Snow But You And The Other Riot Police Are Already Geared Up

iBleeedorange Report

#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

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

kashaan Report

#3

My Iguana Ran Away Out The Back Door. The Police Dept Found Him. I Had To Pick Up My Iguana From Jail

My Iguana Ran Away Out The Back Door. The Police Dept Found Him. I Had To Pick Up My Iguana From Jail

blurplegreen Report

#6

Police In Montreal Are Refusing To Wear Their Work Pants As A Part Of A Labor Dispute

Police In Montreal Are Refusing To Wear Their Work Pants As A Part Of A Labor Dispute

godsenfrik Report

Anne
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's an awesome way of protesting - lots of attention, but everybody still safe

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#8

Doggo Joke

Doggo Joke

NSW Police Force Report

Ashley Say Wha?!?
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Buahahahaha better get the swat out and special forces on this case, it's gonna be a big one!

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#9

Lincoln, CA Police Departament Running Into Trap

Lincoln, CA Police Departament Running Into Trap

remain_unaltered Report

stellermatt
Community Member
5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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!

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#10

Wear Your Seatbelt

Wear Your Seatbelt

_CopHumor_ Report

#13

Driver Breathalysed By Police For Suspicious Behavior

Driver Breathalysed By Police For Suspicious Behavior

Cheshire Police Report

#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

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

Katlen Joyce Smith Report

#16

This Policeman Though

This Policeman Though

Rashad Coleman Report

#17

Reykjavik’s Police Department Instagram Is Awesome

Reykjavik’s Police Department Instagram Is Awesome

logreglan Report

#18

Vehicle Log

Vehicle Log

UKCopHumour Report

#19

Pixar Presents: Police Cars

Pixar Presents: Police Cars

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stellermatt
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i always thought the eyes should go where the lights were...

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#20

Police Busted A Meth Lab Using A Meth Lab

Police Busted A Meth Lab Using A Meth Lab

iBleeedorange Report

#21

Our Local Police Department Ain't Playing

Our Local Police Department Ain't Playing

Whiskyfoos Report

Char Char
Community Member
5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They can wipe each other out, win win!

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#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

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

six6six4kids Report

#23

Yesterday A Swedish Police Officer Borrowed A Snow Sled From Some Neighborhood Kids

Yesterday A Swedish Police Officer Borrowed A Snow Sled From Some Neighborhood Kids

reddit.com Report

frank0ys
Community Member
5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

..He looks like he is enjoying the moment. This is my favorite so far!

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#24

This Dove Getting Parma Police Protection After Laying Her 2 Eggs In A Cruiser

This Dove Getting Parma Police Protection After Laying Her 2 Eggs In A Cruiser

Julia Tullos , Lisa Lowry Report

#25

From Police Pupper To Professional Doggo

From Police Pupper To Professional Doggo

NSW Police Force Report

#26

Police Stop At A Canadian Half Marathon

Police Stop At A Canadian Half Marathon

to_gs Report

#27

I'm At A Wedding. Both Bride And Groom Are Police Officers. This Is What They Are Serving

I'm At A Wedding. Both Bride And Groom Are Police Officers. This Is What They Are Serving

mreastvillage Report

Dara
Community Member
5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I just loved this one hahahaha

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#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

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

Verax Report

#29

Actual Police Report From My University

Actual Police Report From My University

pikachu-corgi Report

#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

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

Queensland Police Service Report

#31

Sacramento Police Department Had A "High Speed Chase" Today

Sacramento Police Department Had A "High Speed Chase" Today

brandonerd12 Report

layne
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

looks more like a hard case to crack to me, but what do i know...

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#32

Tip Of The Day

Tip Of The Day

UKCopHumour Report

layne
Community Member
5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

ha-ha, they must have be burning a lot of electricity with so many heat lamps protecting those pot plants!

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#33

Cops? Where?

Cops? Where?

eeclaren Report

#34

So We Found A Pothole. Just For A Little Perspective, Officer Clark Is 6'5"!

So We Found A Pothole. Just For A Little Perspective, Officer Clark Is 6'5"!

Grand Blanc Township Police Department Report

#35

Police Can Be Pretty Humorous

Police Can Be Pretty Humorous

YRP , YRP Report

#36

When The Police Rock Up At Your House And They Are More Interested In Your Bearded Dragon Than You

When The Police Rock Up At Your House And They Are More Interested In Your Bearded Dragon Than You

AntitaxAntitax Report

#37

Special Offer - 2 For 1

Special Offer - 2 For 1

GardaTraffic Report

#39

A Police Department In Minnesota Has Set Up Traps Throughout The City Today

A Police Department In Minnesota Has Set Up Traps Throughout The City Today

wyomingpd Report

Becky Reus
Community Member
5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Now that is a correctly baited trap, the donuts would catch the wrong prey.

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#40

Portland Police Officers Always Have Fun At Work

Portland Police Officers Always Have Fun At Work

portlandpolice Report

GiveMeASloth
Community Member
5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love all of these but I really need some context. It’s killing me with curiosity

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#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

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

fraildrummer Report

#42

They Know How To Bust A Rhyme

They Know How To Bust A Rhyme

nswpolice Report

#43

Students In Montreal Protested Rising Tuition By Going (Nearly) Naked. Here's A Pic Of Some Montreal Police "Observing" The Protests

Students In Montreal Protested Rising Tuition By Going (Nearly) Naked. Here's A Pic Of Some Montreal Police "Observing" The Protests

coffee36 Report

Ashley Say Wha?!?
Community Member
5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wth!?! Why is my husband giving a thumbs up!?! He never said anything about a naked protest! - said someone's wife in Montreal.

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#44

Our Fire Station Is Next Door To The Police Department. Pranks Ensue

Our Fire Station Is Next Door To The Police Department. Pranks Ensue

EnemyInMe Report

#45

Racing In A Supermarket

Racing In A Supermarket

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Cactuar Jon
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

is it me, or is that second cop on his phone...??? :O

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#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"

The Swedish Police Posted This On Their Official Facebook Page During A Music Festival With The Text: "It's Da Sound Of Da Police"

affieboi Report

#47

Carlos, The Police Cat

Carlos, The Police Cat

AmesPolice Report

#48

Good Boy

Good Boy

nswpolice Report

Kay Pahlad
Community Member
5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's also showing gorgeous boy, never knew it had that function before.

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#49

So Johnny Depp Is Walking Around South East Queensland Dressed As Jack Sparrow. Local Police Posted This Selfie To Their Facebook

So Johnny Depp Is Walking Around South East Queensland Dressed As Jack Sparrow. Local Police Posted This Selfie To Their Facebook

roboticninjaseal Report

GlassOfWater
Community Member
5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales was being filmed is Queensland in case it wasn't obvious.

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#50

Nwmsu Police Parodying Sorority Sisters Getting Their Matches

Nwmsu Police Parodying Sorority Sisters Getting Their Matches

NW_UPD Report

#51

My Friend Ran Out Of Lunch Bags, His Dad Is A Cop

My Friend Ran Out Of Lunch Bags, His Dad Is A Cop

AJBrave Report

#52

Taking One For The Team

Taking One For The Team

UKCopHumour Report

#53

Slow Down Maybe?

Slow Down Maybe?

NSW Police Force Report

#54

Honest Request

Honest Request

LawrenceKS_PD Report

Matt Atfield
Community Member
5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Police here (northern territory, Australia) did the same thing. Funny thing is they actually did actually report their drug dealer

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#55

Fix This

Fix This

DixonPolice Report

#56

NYPD Officer And Dog Enjoying St. Patrick's Day

NYPD Officer And Dog Enjoying St. Patrick's Day

Donfirsti Report

#57

Local Police Are Opening Up A "Hotel" For New Years Eve

Local Police Are Opening Up A "Hotel" For New Years Eve

Matador91 Report

Shauday Smith
Community Member
5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Who on their force has got the graphic design skills?! this is nice.

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#58

This Is How Surrey Police (UK) Have Tweeted Warnings About Icy Roads - In The Style Of Vanilla Ice

This Is How Surrey Police (UK) Have Tweeted Warnings About Icy Roads - In The Style Of Vanilla Ice