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Many are intimidated by police officers. They enforce the law of the land, and having that power imbalance as a regular citizen can be daunting.
But that doesn’t mean that these folks don’t know how to laugh. And you will see their sense of humor in the following social media posts.
You won’t expect some of these one-liners from official police department pages. And when you do, it’s definitely something you would take a screenshot of. A lot of these are, indeed, comedy gold.
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#1
Throwing A Party And Being Rejected By One's Peers Is One Thing, But Being Rejected By The Cops Is A Whole New Level
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The Power Of The Dark Side
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Dutch Police Force
Speak easy buttercup 3 hours ago
They did the right thing by not revealing his identity! Innocent till proven guilty! But let's be honest...little dude looks pretty guilty! 🤣
Social media gives the public better access to law enforcement officers, whether through official announcements, safety updates, severe weather warnings, or alerts about incidents to watch for. Through this, transparency builds trust in the community.
#4
So Cheesy, We Camembert It
#5
Cool Or Not Cool
#6
You Can See The Smile On That Pig
You were likely pleasantly surprised to see a silly post from an official police department page. Some of you even had to take a screenshot and post it online. But that then raises the question, is this acceptable silliness?
Darren Wright, Oro Valley Police Department’s public information officer, says it still depends on the audience.
#8
Imagine The Police People Actually Placing The Dog In Their Chair And Taking This Photo
#9
I Don't Know Who Is Managing Your Social, But They Are Doing A Great Job
“If you’re the chief of police at a university or in a school setting with a predominantly younger demographic, then using messaging that resonates with them is a good choice. They respond well to humor, fads, and the latest viral crazes,” Wright wrote.
Wright also notes that memorable content does not necessarily equate to effective communication.
#11
The York Regional Police Department Is Pretty Humerous
#12
How Else Are You Going To Learn How To Drive In The Snow?
At the end of the day, these official accounts must maintain professionalism when communicating with their social media audience. Wright recognizes the struggle to find the sweet spot between humanity, humor, and respectability online, but there is a time and place for silliness.
“Once it’s out on TwitFacestagram, it’s never coming back,” he wrote.
#14
Brilliant
#15
Sounds To Me Like That Officer Was Just Chosen By A Cat
Speak easy buttercup 3 hours ago
Cat distribution system has spoken officer...that cat belongs to you now!
But ultimately, seeing the lighthearted content on these official pages adds some levity to your social media scrolling. It gives you a much-needed timeline cleanse from the toxicity during these tumultuous times.
#16
It's A Good Message And Made Me Laugh
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#19
Okay, But Who Thought Of “Pawfficer Donut”?
#20
If Cops Have Ride-A-Longs, Do Firefighters Have Sleep-Overs?
#21
Warwickshire Police Actually Just Posted This
#22
Maybe They Got It At A Thrift Store?
#23
My Local Police Department Posted This
#24
So Johnny Depp Is Walking Around South East Queensland Dressed As Jack Sparrow. Local Police Posted This Selfie To Their Facebook
#25
Kansas City Fire Department Saves The Kansas City Police Department From The Elevator
"To all the media outlets inquiring, here's the skinny: About 1 p.m. yesterday, April 27, 12 Tactical Team officers got into the elevator at our Police Academy. Then they couldn't get out. The weight limit had been exceeded. So Academy staff called for the Fire Department to respond. They did, and we appreciate them getting our officers out! Everyone was physically safe, but egos were severely injured."
Barbara Hill 2 hours ago
Put a scale by the elevator for them to weigh themselves before they get on, From now on,
#26
Funny Encounter With A Raccoon
Speak easy buttercup 3 hours ago
This is funny but not NEAR as funny as when the officer found the raccoon with a Mëtĥ pipe! I watched that video sooo many times and laughed soo hard! Lol
#27
The Social Media Manager Here Deserves Some Award
#29
Criminal Dropped Phone Running From Police. They Took A Selfie And Told Him It Can Be Picked Up At The County Jail
#31
It’s A Fun Little Surprise After You Tell Us
#32
Assume You Gave Her A Warning
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Or Arrest People For Sending Chain Messages Like We're Still Stuck In 2008
#38
Basically, Saw A Post On Facebook And They’re Now Using Bunnies On The Job
"Officer Gyurina and Cinnabun took the streets this week and have already made an impact on the community with their first arrest. Cinnabun searched a vehicle during an enforcement stop where she located suspected controlled substances and assisted in taking the suspect into custody without incident."
#39
So Everyone In My Town Is Anxiously Awaiting For Dunkin Donuts To Finally Open. Today, The Police Department Posted This On Their Facebook
#40
That's Hilarious
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But Why Did They Do It?
Am I Funny? Maybe or maybe not 1 hour ago
How did the chicken cross the road? By using the zebra crossing.
#47
Looks Like An Inside Job
#49
So Dangerous, Just As Well No One Was There At The Time
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Officer Ovee Is Riding
Huddo's sister 1 hour ago
The Victoria Police also have an elf on the shelf. It gave some good tips on facebook
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