Edmonton may have the most hilarious police Twitter account in Canada
Most people see their local police as a strict and serious arm of the law, but every now and then it’s nice to see that, behind the badges and bullet-proof vests, they’re actual people, too.
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There’s no better opportunity for police departments to let that personality shine than through their social media accounts, and while law enforcement is usually not a laughing matter, a few accounts manage to hit the mark when they get the chance.
One such account is that of the Edmonton Police Service, which has a habit of writing short poems, quoting dated songs, and making the occasional – and hilarious – pop-culture reference.
They were at it earlier this month, when 75 cars crashed in just four hours due to icy road conditions, which their Twitter account likened to Mario Kart:
70 property damage collision reports in 4 hrs. #yeg is not a level in Mario Kart. Our roads are not race tracks. There is no winner. And if you slip off the road, a Koopa won’t lift your vehicle and put you back on track within seconds. It’s about safety, patience, and planning.
— Edmonton Police (@edmontonpolice) January 11, 2018
Here’s how they reminded people not to drink and fly drive on Halloween:
If your witches brew is alcoholic, be smart and leave your broom parked. Always plan a safe and sober ride home. #yeg #yegtraffic
— Edmonton Police (@edmontonpolice) October 29, 2017
And it’s clear that whoever is behind that Twitter account is certainly a fan of rhymes:
Every time we tried to tell you
The words just came out wrong.
So we’ll have to say, “start your #9PMRoutine“, in a song. #yeg— Edmonton Police (@edmontonpolice) October 5, 2017
“My cheeks are red
My fingers are blue
I wanted a warm car
But the thieves did too.”
Yesterday in NE Division, 2 vehicles left idling with the keys in them were stolen. Luckily, EPS recovered both successfully. #yeg pic.twitter.com/uH2hrRC3qX— Edmonton Police (@edmontonpolice) November 21, 2017
Not to mention their… interesting taste in music:
Tell me why
Ain’t nothin’ but a heartache
Tell me why
Ain’t nothin’ but a mistake
Tell me why
I never want to hear you say
I didn’t complete my #9pmroutine today.Have the fire and desire to lock up your house, garage and vehicles, #yeg.
— Edmonton Police (@edmontonpolice) January 24, 2018
You work hard for the money.
So hard for it, honey.
You work hard for the money.
So you better treat it right.
Remember: police won’t call and ask for donations. The CRA does not ask for payment in Bitcoin or gift cards. Protect yourself and the money you work hard for, #yeg.— Edmonton Police (@edmontonpolice) January 19, 2018
The Edmonton Police Service does have some competition, however, as the York Regional Police’s Twitter account has had a few gems, especially this video on why you should give a “puck” about those you share the road with:
This holiday season, give a puck about everyone you share the road with. Keep your head up and don’t text and drive. #KeepYourHeadUp pic.twitter.com/sNjfL4V3WI
— York Regional Police (@YRP) December 15, 2017
And, of course, there are the times when police Twitter accounts are accidentally hilarious, like what happened in December for the police in Toronto:
The original tweet had stated that a naked male was being pursued by police near Woodbine Station, but the account had to make a correction as the man wasn’t completely naked…
EXPOSURE:
Woodbine Subway
-Naked man running down street
-Correction: he is wearing socks
-He has now entered Woodbine subway
-On subway platform#GO3132226
^dh— Toronto Police OPS (@TPSOperations) December 5, 2017
Good on these accounts for having a sense of humour, even when dealing with such dangerous – and adult – daily subject matter.