What should a police department do when pollen becomes a problem?
Change its patrol car color, of course.
“Our cars were already yellow. It’s time we embraced it,” the Roswell Police Department said in a social media post declaring it would trade traditional black cruisers for mustard-hued rides.
If you believed that, it’s OK. It’s April Fools’ Day, after all.
Roswell police are not the only ones with jokes today. Here are some others:
Sandy Springs virtual police force unit
Sandy Springs police will be helping serve another world — literally. The city’s police department is starting a new virtual police force unit to protect its virtual residents.
Let’s congratulate the department on its new force.
This is a huge deal.
Squirrels helping patrol in Cobb
Sandy Cheeks has left Bikini Bottom to join Cobb County police.
Staff shortages and disappointing recruiting has left the department in a bind. It’s turning to squirrels to help fill the ranks.
Officer Squirrel joined the department after going through intense training in the police academy.
“Officer Squirrel’s responsibilities will include patrolling the park for nut thieves and conducting stakeouts in tree canopies to catch unruly bird gangs,” the department said on Facebook.
Alpharetta welcomes K-9 Jackson
K-9 Jackson, a chihuahua, is joining Alpharetta’s public safety department, bringing along his big-dog attitude.
“Designed to assist officers in situations where his small size can be a very large advantage, K-9 Jackson is eager to begin his career,” the department said on a Facebook post.
Jackson is joining the team as its first rapid apprehension K-9.
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