April 30, 2017
A furry feline answered the call this week to serve alongside Philly's finest.
On Friday night, the Philadelphia Police Department had some fun on social media when a bold cat was found on top of the unit's K-9 vehicle. The photo was first posted on Twitter by Public Information Officer Troy Brown, who obviously needed backup right meow.
That is one brave @PhillyPolice cat reporting for the night shift. pic.twitter.com/PzaSFX9SFd
— Troy Brown (@PPDTroyBrown) April 28, 2017
"CAUTION: POLICE DOG" was written in bright red colors on the side of the truck, but that didn't deter the animal from perching on the police lights.
Authorities briefly considered hiring the cat to help crack down on the illegal sale of "Meowijuana," but remembered they were "too easily distracted by the jingling of the handcuffs."
The amusing situation went over well on social media, garnering countless jokes and more than 11,800 shares on Facebook and retweets on Twitter.
@PPDTroyBrown @PhillyPolice It's the responsibility of e'ery Philadelphian to be alert! Four eyes are better than two, it's the same w/paws👌🏾#SeeSomethingSaySomething
— Nick Smith™ (@nicksmithnews) April 28, 2017
pur patrol: sergeant cuddles requesting assistance right meow https://t.co/dghlSyKVxk
— Rob DiRienzo (@RobDiRienzo) April 28, 2017
@PPDTroyBrown @PhillyPolice Just preventing a CATasrophe on night watch.
— Matt Miziorko (@EskimoJoe492) April 28, 2017
That dog took his catnip & the cat wants it back. https://t.co/pP3gKUgbzI
— SometimesFaithIsWeak (@Corruptcop483) April 28, 2017
@PPDTroyBrown @PhillyPolice Caution label is incorrect or (gulp) perhaps the police dog is missing and this cat should be taken into custody!?!??
— ed miller (@edmiller2b) April 28, 2017
