“That’s Between You And Jesus”: 52 Hilarious Posts From Police Department Social Media Accounts

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. 

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.

“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. 

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. 

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.