Twitter graphicsThe Wyoming Police Department has become famous for its funny tweets, but the social media engagement has led to higher clear rates and more community rapport.
Hannah Davis
Contributing Writer
“I actually thought it was the best commercial of the Super Bowl, to be honest,” Wyoming Police Chief Paul Hoppe said, referencing the Wyoming Police Department’s now-famous February tweet threatening to punish drunken drivers by playing the Justin Bieber T-Mobile commercial during their ride to jail. “It reminded me of some of the dance moves I had back in the day.”broadstreet.zone(48036);
“Which were probably awful,” Wyoming Police officer Tony Zerwas retorted.
That sharp wit and banter is what fills the small police station in Wyoming on a daily basis, so it comes as no surprise that the Wyoming Police Department has garnered international attention for its Twitter page, a collaboration of wit and humor that helps drive home important messages.
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