Police tweets win over England fans
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June 26, 2012, Tuesday
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WITH random insights into England's European Championship quarterfinal match against Italy, a regional British police force made itself into a minor Twitter sensation on Sunday.
By claiming Italian players dive and commenting on tactics, near misses and great saves, Staffordshire Police were a hit on the Internet among England fans. One particular tweet certainly stood out: "Great tackle by Terry, we'll be tackling repeat offenders."
The tweet was in reference to England defender John Terry, who made a decisive block on a shot from Mario Balotelli. That remark was retweeted more than 200 times in a little over an hour.
The series of crime-based puns certainly lightened the mood among England supporters during a tense match. "Balotelli should be in the Olympics - Italian diving team," one read.
Another said: "Change of tactics for England - seems to be working. Our tactics are to stop violence!"
The police force has been using social networking sites to send out serious messages to residents and give insights into the work done by its officers.
By claiming Italian players dive and commenting on tactics, near misses and great saves, Staffordshire Police were a hit on the Internet among England fans. One particular tweet certainly stood out: "Great tackle by Terry, we'll be tackling repeat offenders."
The tweet was in reference to England defender John Terry, who made a decisive block on a shot from Mario Balotelli. That remark was retweeted more than 200 times in a little over an hour.
The series of crime-based puns certainly lightened the mood among England supporters during a tense match. "Balotelli should be in the Olympics - Italian diving team," one read.
Another said: "Change of tactics for England - seems to be working. Our tactics are to stop violence!"
The police force has been using social networking sites to send out serious messages to residents and give insights into the work done by its officers.
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