Oh Valentine’s Day. A time for roses, chocolates… and apparently turning in your ex if they have an outstanding warrant.
Yes, police departments across the country have once again proven they are the unexpected MVPs of holiday humor, and honestly? Their social media teams deserve a raise.
Locally, the North Olmsted Police Department has become somewhat legendary for their witty, tongue-in-cheek Facebook posts. If you know, you know. Norton PD has been sharing similar posts, ones that make you double-check the page name because you’re not used to laughing at a police update.
But they’re not alone.
Down in Texas, the Kleberg County Sheriff’s Office leaned fully into the “Love Hurts” theme with a now-viral campaign encouraging residents to “arrest your ex” — you know, if they happen to have an active warrant. Nothing says closure like legally responsible accountability. Comment sections everywhere quickly turned into unofficial tagging festivals.
Meanwhile, the North Haven Police Department jumped in with their own playful twist, posting Valentine-themed reminders that if your sweetheart is “up to no good,” they’re happy to help. Roses are red, violets are blue, if they skipped court… we’re looking for you.
And honestly? It works.
These posts rack up shares because they do something smart: they humanize law enforcement while still getting important information out there. It’s community engagement with a wink. It’s “protect and serve,” but make it seasonal.
There’s something oddly comforting about knowing the people behind the badge also appreciate a good pun.
So this Valentine’s Day, if your feed is full of heart emojis, chocolate sales, and one suspiciously funny police department reminding you about warrants… just know: love may be blind, but Facebook admins are not.
Now excuse me while I go check which department wins the internet this year.
