Crime capers described in comical terms are spreading ripples of laughter on Twitter as Kensington Police use playful tweets to engage the public.
Daily crime updates are posted to all of the Met’s many Twitter accounts, with the aim of informing the public to local misdemeanours.
Kensington Police, from their Twitter account @KensingtonPol, offer a different approach to the largely po-faced digital po-pos however.
It was at that point I knew my son was going to be a cop. Not happy about the low calorie doughnuts. #futureOIC pic.twitter.com/nTxkAC5CdB
— Kensington Police (@KensingtonPol) April 15, 2015
With some of the lowest crime statistics in the country and officially the least burgled London borough, Kensington’s boys in blue clearly have a bit of time on their hands.
21 year old male charged with possessing cannabis and steroids. Need to earn the size bro. #doyouevenlift #nocheating pic.twitter.com/FT1XbfCaGh — Kensington Police (@KensingtonPol) April 12, 2015
The result is a cavalcade of crime-centred mirth that has lit up Twitter, using well-known memes and catchphrases for their internet-savvy audience.
Another car towed for driving with a suspended license. No license? Don’t drive! We tow em all day long #neverlearn pic.twitter.com/QFYfsZevXd — Kensington Police (@KensingtonPol) April 17, 2015
They’ve also launched their own hashtag for policing puns #dadjokesgonebad, the groan-worthy punchlines have proved a hit with their followers and other forces.
Beware there’s a drug dealer selling shoes not sure what he’s lacing them with but if you wear them you will start trippin’ #dadjokesgonebad — Kensington Police (@KensingtonPol) July 26, 2014
Derby Police joined in with their colleagues, joking about a burglar who was caught with a packet of mints, as well as the ‘tools’ of his trade.
@KensingtonPol Say “Hello” to jail time #dadjokesgonebad pic.twitter.com/1voo4UI4C0
— Derby Police (@DerbyPol) April 5, 2015
As much as the stiff arm of the law is a serious business, their hashtag-heavy, irreverent approach not only enlivens a rather tepid subject, but lands egg on the face of Kensington’s hapless felons.
Picture courtesy of Bahi, with thanks
